Ibinabo Fiberesima

Ibinabo Fiberesima
Born (1973-01-13) January 13, 1973
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater University of Ibadan
Occupation
Years active 1997–present

Ibinabo Fiberesima (born January 13, 1973), is a Nigerian film actress, ex-beauty pageant and event manager.[1] She is a former President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.[2]

Early life and education

Born to a Nigerian father and an Irish mother, Ibinabo began her education when she enrolled as a student at the Y.M.C.A Play Centre, Port Harcourt before she proceeded with her secondary school education at Federal Government Girls College, New Bussa, Niger State. She holds a Bachelor of Art certificate in English Language and Literature which she obtained from the University of Ibadan.[3]

Career

Pageantry

In 1997, Ibinabo competed and emerged 1st Runner-Up of the 1997 edition of Miss Nigeria before she went on to be crowned winner of Miss Wonderful that same year.[4] She was also 2nd Runner-Up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 1998.[5]

Acting

Ibinabo made her debut as a film actress in the movie Most Wanted and has since went on to star in several Nigerian films.[6]

Controversy

In 2009, Ibinabo was charged for manslaughter and wreckless driving after she accidentally killed a certain Giwa Suraj in 2006.[7][8] On March 16, 2016, Ibinabo was sacked as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and sentenced to a 5-year jail term by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. She was however granted bail in the sum of ₦2 million and two sureties in like sum on April 7, 2016 by a Court of Appeal in Lagos pending the determination of her appeal at the Supreme Court.[9][10]

Filmography

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References

  1. ↑ Wemimo, Esho (13 January 2015). "Newly wed actress turns year older". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Olanrewaju, Olamide (9 September 2009). "Ibinabo Fiberesima:"My previous relationships didn't work because I wasn't patient enough"- AGN President, covers Genevieve Magazine". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima". Daily Mail Nigeria. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Alhassan, Amina (21 December 2013). "Nigeria: I Was Destined to Be an Entertainer - Ibinabo Fiberesima". Daily Trust Newspaper (allAfrica). Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Ibinabo Fiberesima prepares for Miss Earth Nigeria 2013". Nigeria Entertainment Today. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "“I have been drained and to some extent humiliated” Read Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Story on her Journey so far". BellaNaija. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (29 January 2016). "10 years after manslaughter scandal, Ibinabo Fiberesima faces fresh jail term". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  8. ↑ Njoku, Ben (30 September 2010). "Ibinabo Fiberesima turns preacher …". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  9. ↑ Ajagunna, Timilehin (9 April 2016). "Why Ibinabo Fiberesima was granted bail". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  10. ↑ Dania, Onozure (8 April 2016). "Appeal Court grants Nollywood actress, Ibinabo, N2m bail". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 10 April 2016.

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