Destiny Chinemelum Etiko (born August 12, 1989) famously known as Destiny Etiko is a Nigerian actress and TV personality, She is well-known in the Nigerian film industry.
She rose to fame after playing her role in the hit movie “Idemili.” She steered into the Nigerian Nollywood movie industry.
The film’s title was derived from Idemili, a town in Anambra State, which was directed by Ernest Obi and produced by Onye-Eze Productions.
Real Facts About Destiny Etiko
- Full Name: Destiny Chinemelum Etiko
- Born: 12 August 1989 (age 33 years old)
- Place of Birth: Enugu, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Enugu State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: John Anonde Etiko
- Siblings: Sopuru Etiko
- Boyfriend: Success John (rum.)
- Children: Anibueze Eucharia
- Occupation: Actress • TV Personality
- Net Worth: Not estimated yet
Destiny Etiko Early Life & Education
Destiny Etiko was born in Udi, a well-known town in Enugu State, Nigeria on August 12, 1989. Her father, Mr. John Anonde Etiko, passed away on May 15, 2020. Her mother’s name has been kept away from the media.
She was born and raised in Udi, She is the second child of a family of five children, three males, and two females. Sopuru Etiko is one of her brothers.
Destiny Etiko had her nursery and basic education at Zik Avenue Primary School in Enugu State during her early years. She completed her secondary education at Queens School and received all required certificates. She completed her post-secondary education in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2012.
Destiny Etiko Career
Destiny Etiko stepped into the Nollywood industry in 2011 when she registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria and began acting in movies. But her big break came in 2012 when she was cast in the movie, Idemili, playing the character Ekeneme.
The movie, an Ernest Obi production was what shot her into the limelight. She received a City People Entertainment nomination for the role.
Since then she has starred in several Nollywood movies. In 2016, she emerged as the winner of the City People Entertainment award for Most Promising Actress (English).
She received more lead role possibilities from grace to grace, eventually becoming one of Nigeria’s most well-known actresses.
Destiny Etiko Filmography
- Black Xmas
- More Trouble
- After Wawa
- Enuma
- School Trouble
- Madam Tyson
- Fear of a woman
- Breaking Chains
- Saved By Love
- Shattered
- My Sisters Love (2019)
- My Private Part (2019)
- Sound Of Evil (2019)
- Heart Of Love (2019)
- Prince And I (2019)
- Evil Seekers (2017)
- London Prince (2016)
- Idemili (2014)
Destiny Etiko Net Worth
Destiny Etiko has accumulated so much wealth for herself, making her one of Nigerian cinema’s wealthiest and most powerful actresses. DEF, which stands for Destiny Etiko Foundation, is the non-profit she started to help the needy.
