Gloria Young
Gloria Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gloria Anozie 4 February 1967 Abia State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Norbert Young |
| Children | 3 |
Gloria Young // ⓘ (born 4 February 1967) is a Nigerian actress and former journalist.[1] Vanguard described her as "one who ruled the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s".
Early life and education
[edit]Young was born in Abia State, Nigeria.[2] She attended Fountain School, Surulere and Methodist Girls High School, Yaba; both in Lagos State for her primary and secondary education respectively. Young obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Dallas and returned to Nigeria in 1987. She worked as an energy correspondent of the Daily Times before joining Nollywood.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Young began her career as a journalist.[5] In 1994, she debuted as Doris in Glamour Girls.[6] Vanguard described her as "one who ruled the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s".[7][8][9][10] She has also starred in Diiche (2022) produced by James Omokwe.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Young married Norbert Young and the couple have three children.[8] During her 50th birthday, a football match was held at the National Stadium in Lagos state to honour her.[12][13] In March 2025, she opened up about her past struggles with infertility and how she was childless for 7 years.[14]
Selected filmography
[edit]- The Soul That Sinneth (1999)
- Back To Life (1997)
- Deadly Affair (1997)
- Millionaires Are Saints
- The Return (2003)
- The Return (2003)
- Wanted At All Cost (2004)
- Men Do Cry (2005)
- Passionate Appeal (2006)
- The Accursed (2007)
- Behind a Smile (2009)
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
- The Perfect Plan (2014)
- Jewel (2015)
- Idemuza (2017)
- Flee (2018)
- Kpali (2019)[15] (2019)
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020)
- Omugwo (2021) as Mama
- Memoir (2022)
- Glamour Girls (2022)
- Love, Lust & Other Things (2023)
- Muri & Ko (2024)
- Ireti (2024)
- The Weekend (2024)
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Movie Couple of the Year | Won | [16] |
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ "I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young". The Sun Nigeria. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Young". Africa Magic - Gloria Young. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Anozie-Young, others light up MUSON Festival". The Punch. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "'Nollywood has many rivers to cross', Gloria Young". Encomium Magazine. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Actress Gloria Young recalls her days as struggling journalist". The Nation. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Chance meeting with the beloved 'glamour girl,' Gloria Young". guardian.ng. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "I've been having nightmares about Ibinabo — Gloria Anozie-Young". Vanguard News. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Nollywood alternative to prostitution, robbery says Gloria Anozie-Young". Vanguard News. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Anozie-Young Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ David, Tokunbo (11 August 2018). "I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (1 October 2022). "Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series, Diiche, screens in Lagos". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "A novelty football match for Gloria Young at 50". guardian.ng. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Bodunrin, Sola (8 February 2017). "Nollywood actor stuns actress wife with exciting 50th birthday celebration (photos)". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ RITA (3 March 2025). "How I Coped with Childlessness for 7 Years - Gloria Young". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants". This Day. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ People, City (24 September 2018). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "Full List: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". The Punch. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
External links
[edit]
- Gloria Young at IMDb