Early Life & Education
Uche Jombo was born in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria, on December 28, 1979. For actress Jombo, growing up was a difficult experience. Her mother nurtured her and enrolled her in their church theater group when she was very young. Even in secondary school, she was consistently recognized as the top drama student. During her secondary school years, the mother’s church had to pay for her tuition.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of Calabar and her master’s degree in computer programming from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
Career
Uche Jombo made her film debut in Nigeria with the release of the 1999 movie, Visa to Hell.
She has written and collaborated on the screenplays of many films, including The Celebrity, Games Men Play, Girls in the Hood, and A Time to Love.
She has acting credits in over 200 Nollywood movies with more than 20 classics she has written the screenplays for.
She launched her production company, Uche Jombo Studios production firm, and began executive producing her own movies in 2008.
Her directional movies include the box office hit true-life drama Heaven on My Mind, How I Saved My Marriage, and Lost in Us.
Personal Life
Uche Jombo is married to Kenney Rodriguez, a Puerto Rican businessman. They go married in 2012, with the union blessed with a son Matthew, who was born in 2015.
Uche Jombo Rodriguez Awards
Best actress in a Leading Role NAFCA Awards 2011
Best film (Damage) NAFCA Awards 2011
Best actress in a Leading Role at the Africa international film festival 2013
2015 Female Viewers Choice Award at 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
Best Support Act for Best of Nollywood Awards 2010
Merit Award for Support of Charity at 5 Continents Award New York 2010
Role Model Award at the Ohafia Local government Solid Stars Resources Awards 2010
Outstanding Performance in the Nigerian Movie Industry at the City People Entertainment Awards 2010
Best actress in a Leading Role at ELOY Awards 2011
Best Actress at Afro Hollywood Awards UK 2008
Outstanding Actress of the Year
Role Model Award at African Youths Society Merit Award 2009
Best Actress at City People Awards 2010
Nollywood Personality of the year 2010 at Life-changers Awards UK
Honor Award at Abia State Awards 2010
Uche Jombo Rodriguez Age
Uche Jombo Rodriguez is 43 years old.
Uche Jombo Net Worth
Uche Jombo has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She is one of the richest Nigerian actresses.
