Ruth El Phygo Felix

Biography

Ruth El Phygo Felix is a professional dancer who transitioned into acting after being handpicked by director Ema Edosio-Deelen for the lead female role in When Nigeria Happens. Like her co-star Abella Domdom Dominic, Ruth was chosen for her authentic background in the Lagos dance scene rather than traditional acting training, ensuring the film's complex choreography remained central to the performance. In the film, she portrays Pokko (sometimes spelled Pocco), the girlfriend and creative partner of the protagonist, Fagbo. Her character is the "emotional anchor" of the dance crew, the Emancipators. Critics have specifically praised her performance for adding a "vital dimension" to the story's climax, describing her portrayal of loyalty and eventual heartbreak as the "final domino" in the film’s tragic arc.

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