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Mary Uranta is a Nigerian actress and philanthropist who has been active in the Nigerian entertainment industry for several years. She was born on March 29, 1985, in Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria. Mary started her acting career in 2005 and since then, she has appeared in a number of Nollywood movies both in Nigeria and abroad.
Early Life and Education
Mary Uranta was raised in a large family and was the sixth child among ten siblings. She grew up in Okrika, Rivers State, where she attended high school at Okrika Grammar School. After completing her secondary education, Mary proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt, where she studied Business Management and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2005.
Career
Mary Uranta’s interest in acting began when she was in college. She joined a drama group on campus, where she honed her acting skills and gained experience in front of the camera. After graduation, she began to audition for movie roles and landed her first major role in the movie “Behind the Plot” in 2005.
Since then, Mary has appeared in over 100 Nollywood movies, including “Desperate Housegirls”, “Kissing Game”, “Playing Safe”, “Enemy Within”, “Sacrifice for Love”, and “Crazy Princess”. She has also acted in a number of TV series such as “Super Story” and “Tinsel”. Mary Uranta is known for her ability to play different characters and for her exceptional acting skills.
Personal Life
Mary Uranta is a private person and rarely shares details about her personal life with the media. However, it is known that she is currently single. She is also a philanthropist and is involved in several charitable causes.
Net Worth
Mary Uranta’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. In Nigerian currency, her net worth is around ₦200 million. In Canadian dollars, her net worth is around C$650,000. In Ghana cedi, her net worth is around GH₵2.8 million. In Kenya shilling, her net worth is around KSh55 million. In South Africa rand, her net worth is around R7 million. In Uganda shilling, her net worth is around USh1.9 billion. In India rupee, her net worth is around ₹36 crore.
Note: All currencies were converted using the exchange rate as at the time of writing this article and are subject to change.
Awards and Nominations
Mary Uranta has been nominated for several awards and has won a number of them. She was nominated for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. She also won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in “Desperate Housegirls”.
Filmography
Here are some of Mary Uranta’s notable movies:
| Movie Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the Plot | 2005 | Joyce |
| Desperate Housegirls | 2014 | Sharon |
| Kissing Game | 2017 | Tracy |
| Playing Safe | 2018 | Juliet |
| Enemy Within | 2019 | Linda |
Some of the movies listed above can be found on Mary Uranta’s YouTube channel.
Social Media Accounts
You can follow Mary Uranta on her social media accounts:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryuranta
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryuranta
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryuranta
In conclusion, Mary Uranta remains a talented actress and philanthropist who has made a name for herself in the Nigerian entertainment industry. With her exceptional acting skills, it is no wonder that she has won several awards and nominations over the course of her career. She remains an inspiration to many young Nigerian actors and actresses and continues to contribute her quota to the development of the Nigerian entertainment industry.