Uju Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uju Marshall Nwobodoh 1990 (age 33–34) Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
Uju Marshall Nwobodoh, professionally referred to as Uju Marshall, is a Nigerian freelance fashion model who was named MTN Model of the Year at the 2014 Lagos Fashion and Design Week.[1][2]
Life and career
She was born in Enugu State, Eastern Nigeria. She started modelling in 2009 while in Enugu State where she was scouted by Denrele Edun before she moved to Lagos State to professionally pursue a career in modelling.[3] Her career so far has seen her cover magazines and being the face of fashion brands including Orange Culture, French fashion magazine L'Insense and Union Bank of Nigeria; among others.[4][5] In 2016, she was nominated in the Fashion Model category at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lagos Fashion & Design Week | MTN Model of the Year | Won | [7] |
| 2016 | 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Fashion Model | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ↑ "Model Behaviour: Uju Nwobodoh". The Style HQ. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Courrèges, Emmanuelle (11 November 2015). "A special diary from Lagos". Vogue Italia. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Uduku, Henry (9 May 2016). "GL Star Spotlight: Uju Marshall". The Guardian Life Magazine. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Richard Akuson (8 April 2016). "Models Uju Marshall, Myever Akinleye and Chinedu Johnson Star in Seventeen02 (1702)'s Quirky Leather Accessories Campaign". BellaNaija. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Ayo-Adelusi, Diipo (22 April 2016). "Orange Culture: Top model, Uju Marshall fronts brand's womenswear campaign". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- 1 2 "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Anyansi, Nikki (26 October 2015). "Model Crush Monday – Uju Nwobodo". Style Vitae. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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