Chika Ikogwe is a Nigerian-Australian television actor, writer, and theatre artist. She is best known for playing Jojo Obah in Netflix’s television series Heartbreak High in the year 2022. She was also part of the TV series The Tourist, Mikki vs the World, and The Moth Effect.
Birth & Early Life
Chika Ikogwe was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and relocated to Melbourne, Australia when she was four years old. From a young age, she wanted to be a doctor, however after a few biology classes and visits to the hospital, she realized that medicine was not a career she was destined for.
In 2015, Chika enrolled herself at the Victorian College of the Arts to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Practice) course but soon left after being granted admission into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) course at The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
Bio
Real Name | Chika Ikogwe |
Profession | Actor, Writers and Theatre Artist |
Date of Birth | Not Known |
Age | Not Known |
Birth Place | Lagos, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian-Australian |
Home Town | Melbourne, Australia |
Family | Mother: Not Available Father: Not Available Sister: Not Available Brother: Not Available Wife: Not Available |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Address | Sydney, Australia |
Career
Initially, Chika performed in shows such as Fangirls, Dance Nation, The Wolves, and Normal. She began her acting career by playing the titular role of Mikki in ABC’s Mikki VS The World.
In 2021, she acted as Butcher Boy in the TV mini-series The Moth Effect. Chika subsequently appeared in The Tourist as Ashleigh.
In 2022, Chika played the role of Jojo Obah in Netflix’s television series Heartbreak High starring Ayesha Madon.
Education Details and More
School | Not Known |
College | National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Victorian College of the Arts |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) |
Debut | Television : Mikki VS The World (2021) |
Awards | 2018 BBM Youth Support Award in Drama 2018 Leslie Walford AM Award 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards (Best Newcomer) 2020 ATYP Rose Byrne Emerging Female Leader in the Arts scholarship |
Physical Stats and More
Height | In Pound: 176 lbs In Kilogram: 80 Kg |
Weight | In Pound: 176 lbs In Kilogram: 80 Kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Hobbies | Reading, Playing tennis and Shopping |
Social Media Presence
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Wikipedia | Not Available |
Some Facts About Chika Ikogwe
- Chika Ikogwe was brought up in Melbourne, Australia.
- She grew up playing a range of sports including lacrosse, volleyball, and athletics but mainly partook in competitive tennis.
- Chika co-wrote ‘The House at Boundary Road Liverpool’ which made its world premiere at The Old 505 Theatre in November 2019.
- She also received BBM Youth Support Award (Drama) in 2018.
- Chika won the award of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2019.
- She considers her mother, Beyoncé, and Stevie Wonder as her inspirations.