Nollywood actor Uche Montana opened up about her journey in the Nigerian film industry and the challenges she faced in an interview with Uncut Xtra Magazine.
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Mar 29, 2026
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Nollywood actor Uche Montana opened up about her journey in the Nigerian film industry and the challenges she faced in an interview with Uncut Xtra Magazine.
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Vanguard
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Mar 29, 2026
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Vanguard is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition.
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Uche Montana, born Uche Nwaefuna on May 8, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a celebrated Nollywood actress and model. She pursued her education at Loral International School and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, earning a diploma in law. Montana began her acting career in 2015 with the film Poison Ivy and gained prominence through the TV series Hush (2016–2017). Her notable works include Hire a Woman, Made in Heaven, and The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives. In 2018, she won the Maya Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series. Beyond acting, she is a fashion and lifestyle enthusiast and a brand ambassador for Adozillion Homes and Cosmo Cosmetics Nigeria
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