By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Popular Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Lizzy Gold Onuwaje turns 37 today.
Let’s examine ten remarkable facts about her life and career.
Born on October 16, 1987
Elizabeth Onuwaje, popularly known as Lizzy Gold, was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, into an Itsekiri family. She celebrates her 37th birthday today.
Miss Delta State winner
Before her rise to fame in Nollywood, Lizzy was crowned Miss Delta State in 2006, a win that laid the foundation for her career in entertainment.
Second runner-up in Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN)
Lizzy participated in the MBGN beauty pageant, where she emerged as the second runner-up.
Nollywood debut in 2012
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Lizzy ventured into acting in 2012 after attending Emem Isong’s Royal Arts Academy. She has since become a familiar face in Nollywood, starring in over 40 films.
Popular movie roles
Some of her most famous roles include movies like “Agaracha the Lioness”, “Love is All She Needs”, “Pastor’s Daughter”, and “The Warri Girl”. She also produced the 2017 movie “Just A Night”.
Philanthropic lifestyle
Lizzy Gold is not just an actress; she’s also a philanthropist.
She runs the Gbubemi Care Foundation, which supports underprivileged students in universities and promotes the development of young people in her Itsekiri community.
A single mother
Despite persistent rumours about her family life, Lizzy is a proud mother of two. She gave birth to her first child, a boy, in 2015 at a private hospital in South Africa.
Her thoughts on marriage
Lizzy has openly stated that although she is currently single, she plans to marry in the future. In one of her Instagram post, she declared her determination to make her future marriage lifelong.
Her love for her roots
Despite her success in Nollywood, Lizzy has stayed connected to her Itsekiri heritage and proudly represents her Warri roots in her work, and lifestyle.
Producer and entrepreneur
Lizzy is not only an actress but also an entrepreneur, running her production company, Lizzy Gold Productions, where she has directed and produced several films.
