Nollywood Top Ten Most Beautiful Actresses

Nigerian women are beautiful women - Fact.

When it comes to the Nigerian movie industry, it must then follow that beauty and talent surely go together. Loved and admired all over the world, here are our top ten most beautiful and talented Nigerian Actresses. Enjoy.

1. Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve is the name on everyone's lips right now. Featured on CNN and Oprah, she has become the top of the cream in the Nollywood industry. The highest earning actress in Nigeria, she is reported to be pulling 2 million Naira per movie! These days she's either gracing the front covers of top magazines, or taking the female lead roles in the latest Nollywood blockbusters. Dark-skinned and articulate, she is petite and has kept on to a slim, attractive figure and looks really fit at her ripe age of 32.

2. Stephanie Okereke

Tall and chocolate-skinned, Stephanie Okereke has always stood out in the bevy of beautiful Naija actresses. A model and a one-time second runner up, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant 2002, she is the one to watch as she also produces and directs her movies.Currently she is the new brand ambassador for Kanekalon Hair Company, an endorsement worth millions of naira.


3. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

It is safe to say that Omotola is one of, if not the, most loved Nigerian actress. Married and a mother of four, she is never far from the limelight and her love for striking, daring apparel, and of course, her hot figure, has coined her the nickname "Omosexy", for which she is most known for. She is definitely one of the most high-profile Nigerian actresses and was recently present at the Grammy's 2011, making her the "first Nollywood actress to walk the Grammy's red carpet."

4.

Stella Damasus
Stella Damasus will always be a name to remember in Nollywood. Not just for her arresting roles, but also for her eye-catching smile and gorgeous looks. Also an accomplished singer, she is best loved for her unassuming style and natural beauty. Her latest movie presently making waves is a romcom drama titled "Two Brides and a Baby."


5. Dakore Egbuson

One of the most low-profile yet distinguished Nollywood actresses, Dakore stands out for her golden-toned dread locks which suit her honeyed skin and heart-shaped face. Well spoken and intelligent, she is one of the most respected actresses who has managed to stay out of the gossip columns which are the bane of the average Nigerian actress. A new mother of a baby girl in Sept 2011, she is married to billionaire heir Olumide Akande.


6. Kate Henshaw Nuttal

Kate Henshaw is another distinguished actress who turns heads where ever she goes. Confident, beautiful and dark-skinned, she has been on the top list of Nollywood actresses all through her career. She is most loved for her bewitching smile and elegant dress sense.

7. Rita Dominic
Exquisitely beautiful and stylish, Rita Dominic is respected for her acting skills as well as her gorgeous looks. Add that to an enviably glowing skin and her trademark luscious lips, and you have yourself one hot Nollywood bombshell. Renowned for being the most fashionable female in Nollywood, she has become a style icon with her bold looks and adventurous colors.


8. Ini Edo

Just a little over ten years since she first broke into the scene, Ini Edo has become one of the most recognizable faces and names in Nollywood. A dark-skinned beauty, she is known as one of the "most bankable" Nollywood actresses. Fifty movies later, she now has multi-millionaire endorsements with big industry names such as Globacom, the telecoms giant,and Nobel Hair Products. She is also a UN (Habitat Youth Envoy) Ambassador.


9. Tonto Dikeh

In recent times, Tonto has become one of the most controversial names in Nollywood. She is also one of the hottest! This light-skinned diva is known for her sexy roles in movies, and six years after her debut through the Next Movie Star Reality TV show, this showbiz babe still parades a very alluring complexion that attracts the male fans in their thousands. These days, she is hardly ever out of the gossip mags, which detracts nothing from the fact that she is still one of the most desirable women in Nollywood.

10. Lilian Bach


Lilian Bach strutted into the limelight first as a model, before breaking into the Nollywood scene. Half Polish and half Nigerian, she has proven very versatile and is a successful crossover actress. Her movie, Eletan (The Deceiver) which she produced has been making waves. She is loved for her alluring skin and big brown eyes.