Destiny Etiko is one of the familiar faces you will come in contact with within the Nollywood film industry. Classy, bold, and beautiful, Destiny Etiko has created a niche for herself in the industry, gaining popularity steadily with a fan base of over 570k likes on FaceBook, and 2.2M on Instagram.
Today, we bring you all you need to know about the famous Destiny Etiko:
Destiny Etiko Career
Inspired by her mother, Destiny Etiko began her journey into acting while in secondary school. Having played minor roles in various movies; Destiny’s creative and phenomenal acting skills came to the fore when she took the lead role in “Idemili” an epic tragic movie that showcases ancient Igbo culture, mystics, and values which was directed by Ernest Obi, produced by Onye-Eze Productions. Ever since she had a ground-breaking breakthrough in this movie; her acting career has blossomed. She has gained more lead roles, which has made her a formidable force to reckon with in the industry.
Destiny Etiko has shared the screen with other famous Nollywood actors and actresses; the likes of Ernest Obi, Cynthia Okereke, Yul Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Patience Ozokwor, Eve Essien, and even the legendary Pete Edochie, etc.
| Real name | Destiny Etiko |
| Date of birth | 12 August 1989 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Movie and Endorsement |
| Net worth | $600,000 |
Biography Destiny Etiko
Born and raised in Udi, a popular town in Enugu, Destiny Etiko is born into a family of five having 3 brothers and a sister. She is the second child of the family, born on the 12th of August, 1989. Destiny had her primary and secondary school education at Zik Avenue Primary School and Queens School respectively.
Destiny Etiko had a passion for acting at a very young age; she wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps who had to give up acting to raise her family. While still in secondary school, she registered in the Action Guild of Nigeria in Enugu state which was her first entrance into the Nollywood industry. From here, Destiny Etiko started attending movie auditions and playing minor roles in movies where her talent gradually came to limelight.
Having discovered her passion from a young age, Destiny Etiko moved to Akwa in Anambra where she had her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where she graduated in 2012.
List of Destiny Etiko movies
Talented, beautiful, and curvy Destiny Etiko has starred in over 100 Nollywood movies; some of these are:
- Fear of a Woman (2016)
- 3 Days to Wed (2016)
- The Storm (2016)
- Evil Seekers (2017)
- Tears of Regret (2018
- Barren Kingdom (2019)
- Pains of the Orphan (2019)
- Clap of Royalty (2019)
- The Hidden Sin (2019)
- Family Yoke (2019)
- King’s Word (2019)
- Sound of Evil (2019)
- My Private Part (2019) as Stella
- The prince & I (2019)
- Heart of Love (2019)
- My sisters love (2019)
- Power of Royalty (2019)
- Sunset of Love (2019)
- London Prince (2019)
- Woman of Power (2019)
- Poor Billionaire (2019)
- Virgin goddess (2019)
- Queen of love (2019)
- The Sacred Cowry (2019)
- The Return of Ezendiala (2019)
- Living in Poverty (2020)
- Hour of Victory (2020)
Destiny Etiko Awards
A job well done obviously deserves good rewards and some accolades. Destiny Etiko’s brilliant acting skill has won her various awards and recognitions. For instance, her exceptional performance in the movie ‘Idemilli’ earned her the award of ‘Best Promising Actress’ during the City People Entertainment Awards. In addition to this, other awards she has won are the Best New Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in Nigeria at the best of Nollywood Awards.
Destiny Etiko Marriage
The famous Destiny Etiko prioritizes her acting career more than relationships. Once bitten twice shy, Destiny does not want to go in the way of her mother who sacrificed her career to raise her family. According to her, she wants and would love a man who is able to accept her love and passion for acting. Currently, contrary to popular opinion, she is neither engaged nor married.
What Inspires Destiny Etiko
Destiny Etiko has tremendous love and respect for her mother. Her mum has been a strong pillar of encouragement and inspiration for acting. While her father, Mr. John Anonde Etiko opposed her career in acting, her mother wholeheartedly supported her daughter’s dream. Unfortunately, she lost her day on 15th May 2020.
In honour of her mother, Destiny Etiko purchased a house in Enugu for her mother in 2018. She wrote on her Instagram page in celebration of her mother; “In my own little way my BACKBONE….I give to you this little token as your birthday gift for all the love u have shown my siblings and I the future will be better age gracefully Sugar. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Destiny Etiko Net Worth
Being a popular Nollywood actress, scriptwriter, television personality and a model, Destiny Etiko has gathered some real wealth to herself. Her net worth is estimated at $600,000
Destiny Etiko House
Most Nollywood actors and actresses would move to Lagos to keep their acting career flourishing; but not the talented Destiny Etiko. The actress has remained in her hometown in Enugu where she still lives.
Destiny Etiko Cars
A woman of style and fashion, Destiny Etiko no dey dull. She recently bought a new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which she tenderly named;” an extra baby added to my garage” on her Instagram page.
Destiny Etiko is also the proud owner of a new Mercedes SUV which she got as a birthday gift in 2019.
Conclusion
Destiny Etiko has evolved to become a prominent and influential personality in the Nigerian movie industry. She remains a constant flow of inspiration and determination to other upcoming actors and actresses. She is dearly loved by fans.
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