Precious 'Mamazeus' Nwogu

<h1>Regina Askia has officially ended her 20-year acting hiatus and for most, this is the best news to kickstart the year. </h1>

The Nollywood veteran has been keeping fans updated with exciting BTS videos and photos of the recently concluded filming of a Nollywood film titled 'Web'.

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Directed by Oluwole Ogundare and shot in Atlanta Georgia, the forthcoming movie stars the actress as a nurse named Olivia. She stars alongside Ramsey Nouah, Seun Sean Jimoh, Nkechi Blessing and 'Black Panther' star Atandwa Kani.

Describing one of the steaming scenes on the set, Askia shared: "Let me spill the tea on a sex scene I had to play in a recent movie WEB, I’m talking about “surf board abs” and “womb shifting tings”. So there I ( my character) was with my toy boy who first dropped his towel to show what he had come to work with. The nurse in me took a good look but I had to tuck the nurse in and let the actress me react romantically to what I saw.

Regina Askia and Seun Sean Jimoh on the set of 'Web' [Instagram/@siderzentertainment]

Camera was still rolling when my toy boy with the sexy bedroom eyes crawled like a big cat to prey, landing with some serious humping.

I hid my face, turned to the side, squirmed, CUT!! Director shouted . Aunty! It has to be convincing. It shows you are trying to get away! In my mind - haba, is this boy trying to shift my womb from the outside, wahala wa o!"

Askia made a remarkable impression in the industry decades ago with features including 'Most Wanted', 'Full Moon', 'Queen of the Night' among others.

Regina Askia stars alongside Ramsey Nouah in the forthcoming film [Instagram/@reginaaskia]

The veteran Nollywood actress stars alongside Ramsey Nouah and 'Black Panther' star Atandwa Kani in 'Web'.

Regina Askia is back! Here's everything you need to know about the actress's latest film, 'WEB'

Odion Okonofua

<h1>The search for a better life has seen millions of Nigerians relocate to another to start a new life. Since the late 1980s, this has been the new norm for Nigerians across all financial classes and sectors.&nbsp;</h1>

In entertainment, we have seen a couple of celebrities who relocated abroad even at the height of their fame.&nbsp;

This has surprised many to see celebrities at the height of their fame, leaving all the glitz and glamour for a quieter life abroad.&nbsp;

In this Pulse List, we will be looking at seven of those celebrities.&nbsp;

1. Victoria Inyama

Veteran Nigerian actress, Victoria Inyama. [Instagram/VictoriaInyama]

Victoria Inyama wasn't just the regular Nollywood actress, she was at the top of the industry, getting top roles and making the headlines- for all the right and wrong reasons. .&nbsp;

Victoria Inyama and Jim Iyke in "Love from Above"

She was famous for her 'bad girl' roles in movies which earned her a lot of fans in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After kicking off her career at a very tender age, she starred in some of Nollywood's biggest movies like 'Silent Night' and 'Barracuda.'

Victoria Inyama and her three children [Instagram/VictoriaInyama]

Inyama later left Nollywood after she got married to Godwin Okri. The couple relocated to the United Kingdom. She still resides in the UK with her three kids even after the marriage hit the rocks.

There is no way the history books of Nollywood will ever fail to mention Pat Attah, the Anambra-born actor who was one of the biggest names in film in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Attah rose to stardom in the blockbuster movie of the 1990s, 'Glamour Girls' with his outstanding performance. He went on to star in over 100 movies including 'My Love' and 'Extreme Measure.'

He later dabbled into movie production and directing and even music. According to reports, Attah became a born again Christian and relocated to Germany with his family where they currently reside.

3. Dolly Unachukwu

Dolly Unachukwu [Instagram/DollyUnachukwu]

For many who grew up watching&nbsp;watching Nollywood movies in the 1990s, Dolly Unachukwu certainly rings a bell. She was an early entrant into the entertainment world in the 1990s. Unachukwu was on the cover of many soft sell magazines for her talent and radiating beauty.

The actress became a household name in the TV drama series 'Fortunes'. Furthermore, she earned her star status when she played the mean pimp in the movie 'Glamour Girls.' She went on to star in several movies.

Dolly Unachukwu and her two kids [Instagram/DollyUnachukwu]

Unachukwu relocated to the United Kingdom in 2000 after she remarried for the second time. She still resides in the UK with her daughter and even after the short-live marriage.

Igho hit fame from the popular Big Brother Africa show and became the second woman to win the show with her victory in 2011.

In 2014, the two-time breast cancer survivor got married to Yaroslav Rakos. The two welcomed their kids back in 2015 and 2017. The reality TV star and media personality currently resides in the United States of America.

Regina Askia-Williams remains one of the biggest celebrities to have come from Nigeria. Unarguably the biggest actor of her time, the former beauty queen was the toast of many designers and brands as she walked the runway before hitting Nollywood.

Her first Nollywood appearance was in the 1993 popular TV drama series 'Fortune.' She later went on star in some other movies including 'Vuga,' 'Most Wanted,' 'Juliet Must Die,' 'Suicide Mission,' and a host of others.

Regina Askia and hubby, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams

After many years in the entertainment space, the former medical student of the University of Lagos relocated to the United States of America where she is now a nurse. She got married an American, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams. They are blessed with three children.

One of the early entrants in Nollywood, Sandra Achums was unarguably a very talented actress. She owned every movie role, nailed them, and became a household name. Achums could be the original 'bad girl' in one movie and an adorable wife in another.

Sandra Achums and hubby, Tony [Instagram/SandraAchums]

She hit stardom in 1995 when she starred in the movie 'Deadly Affair.' She later went to star in many big movies including 'Sakobi,' 'Karashika,' 'Outcast,' 'Domitila,' and her yet to be rivaled role in the movie 'Hatred.'

Sandra Achums and her kids [Instagram/SandraAchums]

Achums left the shores of Nigeria in 2006 after she got married to her hubby, Tony. The couple is based in Germany with their kids.

7. Georgina Onuoha

Georgina Onuoha [Instagram/GeorginaOnuoha]

The actress was one of those celebrities who made the headlines in the late 1990s and early 2000s. If you wanted to see a movie with a beautiful love story, Onuoha was certainly going to be that cast.

The actress starred in over 50 movies where she mostly played the lead role.

The actress starred in over 50 movies where she mostly played the lead role. From 'Without Apology,' 'Occultic Wedding,' 'Moonlight,' to 'Without A Shame,' 'Die Another Day,' 'Because Of Love,' and 'Emotional Tears,' Onuoha was one busy movie star.

She later went to get married to DR C Igwegbe and they relocated to the United States of America. That marriage made the headlines for all the wrong reasons as <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/georgina-onuoha-actress-hints-at-physical-abuse-while-married/wg4hvxm">it was marred with reports of domestic violence</a>. The couple eventually went their separate ways. Onuoha and her ex-husband have two kids together.

Many believe some of these celebrities decided to step back over personal decisions like marriage and seeking for better opportunities outside the country. [Instagram/KarenIgho] [Instagram/PatrickAta] [Instagram/GeorginaOnuoha]

These celebrities surprised many by leaving the country at the height of their fame.

Pulse List: 7 celebrities who hit fame and 'japaed' from Nigeria

<h1>Regina Askia has replied a troll on Facebook who called her out for speaking about marital issues with her son.</h1>

The troll slammed her for going public with what was supposed to be a private conversation.

"You went on air to start talking about your marriage and the crisis that rocked. So what did you gain? All for the gram? At your age. Shame on you and everything you represent," the troll wrote.

In her defense, Askia said the conversation with her son was an avenue for anyone to learn several things if anyone is involved in a domestic violent relationship.

The movie star had taken to her Instagram page on Sunday May 24, 2020, where she had a very honest conversation with her son, Rudy.

They got to talk about her separation from her husband which was a result of the physical, mental, and verbal abuses.

Regina Askia is married to Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams.&nbsp;

They are blessed with three children, Stephanie Hornecker, Teesa Olympia, and Rudolph Junior.

The actress schooled the troll about the importance of having honest conversations about domestic violence with family members.

Regina Askia replies troll who called her out for speaking about marital issues with son

Steve Dede

<h1>Former Nollywood star Regina Askia has recounted how she narrowly escaped September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.&nbsp;</h1>

Askia was one of the most popular Nollywood darlings before she relocated to New York in 2011.&nbsp;

Just a few months after relocating to the United States, the former Nollywood actress was on her way to her workplace when the attacks happened.

“I was not at the building, I was on my way to work when we saw on TV that my office had exploded,” Askia said during her appearance on Funmi Iyanda’s Public Eye show which is done on Instagram Live.&nbsp;

“I was late for work and because of that I didn't go in.”

She did not state if the office she worked at was at the World Trade Center or the 10 other large surrounding structures that suffered significant damages from the attack.

The 53-year-old is now a family nurse practitioner in New York where she resides with her husband of almost 17 years Rudolph Williams whom she shares two children with- a daughter, Teesa Olympia, and son, Rudolph Junior. Regina has another daughter, Stephanie Hornecker, from a previous relationship.

After 16 years in the United States, Askia in July 2017 became a citizen of the country.

She was one of the on-screen divas of the late 90s after her acting debut in the then-popular NTA series Fortune as Tokunboh Johnson, a role which earned her critical acclaim.&nbsp;

Regina Askia starred alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo in one of the most popular movies of the 1990s Suicide Mision

She went on to appear in some of the most defining movies of the&nbsp;1990s and early 2000s like Most Wanted, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/throwbackthursday-watch-regina-askia-richard-mofe-damijo-in-classic-movie-suicide/pb7c0w3">Suicide Mission</a>, The President’s Daughter, Festival of Fire, Dangerous Babe, and&nbsp;Man Snatcher.

The now practicing family nurse says being late on that day saved her life.

Former Nollywood star Regina Askia recounts how she escaped the 9/11 attacks in New York

<h1>One of the cutest photos you'd see on social media today will be that of Regina Askia and her two daughters.</h1>

The gorgeous mother of three, actress and former beauty queen took to her Instagram page on Friday, May 8, 2020, where she shared the photo that gotten everyone talking.

"The way we were vs our new normal. At a recent shoot for a mag interview! @na_idara @pizza_teesa" she captioned the photo.

Well for many who have been camping at her comment section since she dropped the photo, her daughters are a total replica of her...more like sisters or even a set of triplets.

Askia is a former Nigerian beauty queen and actress presently based in the United States of America and she is married to Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams.

Regina Askia and her daughters, Stephanie and Tessa's photo is all the vibes you'll need today.

Check out adorable photo of Regina Askia and her daughters

<h1>Interracial marriage is a form of marriage involving spouses who belong to different races.</h1>

In Nigeria, interracial marriages have been in existence for a very long time. However, some of these marriages have gotten more attention because of the couples involved.

We have seen in the last two decades, a number of our favourite celebrities find love in the arms of spouses from other parts of the world.

While some of these unions have lasted, some others haven't gotten lucky. For those who have stayed married, it has or appears to be working out great for them.

Here are five of your favourite celebrities who have gotten married to spouses from other parts of the world.

1. Ufuoma Mcdermott

It is no news that the actress had a very interesting and successful career as a beauty pageant queen and runway model. [Instagram/UfuomaMcDermott]

Born in Benin City to Nigerian parents who hail from Delta State, Mcdermott is one of Nigeria's biggest actors. It is no news that the actress had a very interesting and successful career as a beauty pageant queen and runway model.

Mcdermott got married to her husband, Steve Mcdermott in 2010 and they are blessed with two beautiful children, Isio Jared, and Kesiena Alize. [Instagram/UfuomaMcDermott]

Mcdermott got married to her husband, Steve Mcdermott in 2010 and they are blessed with two beautiful children, Isio Jared, and Kesiena Alize.

2. Regina Askia-Williams

Unarguably the biggest actor of her time, the former beauty queen was the toast of mand designers as she walked the runway before hitting Nollywood.

She got married an American, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams. They are blessed with three children, Stephanie Hornecker, Teesa Olympia and Rudolph Junior. [TheNetNg]

After many years in the entertainment space, the former medical student of the University of Lagos turned nurse relocated to the United States of America. She got married an American, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams. They are blessed with three children, Stephanie Hornecker, Teesa Olympia and Rudolph Junior.

Ogbonna started his acting career after graduation from the University of Lagos. [Instagram/IKOgbonna]

IK Ogbonna isn't your ordinary celebrity. He is a lady's man who has won the hearts of many of them over the years for various reasons including his style and physique. Ogbonna started his acting career after graduation from the University of Lagos.

Ik Ogbonna, his wife, Sonia and their baby

He hit fame after his role in the movie ‘Playing Safe’ alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo. Dubbed one of the most stylish men in the country, it didn't come as a surprise when the gist of his relationship with Colombian model, Sophia Morales hit the Internet.

The two got married in 2015 and later went on to welcome their son, Ace. Unlike some of the celebs on this list, this marriage hit the rocks in 2019, when <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/ik-ogbonna-and-sonia-morales-are-officially-divorced/4g3ckzk">Morales announced her divorce from Ogbonna</a>.&nbsp;

The Federal University of Technology Minna, trained Computer scientist hit fame in Nollywood when she starred in the movie 'Visa to Hell.' [Instagram/UcheJombo]

One of the pioneers of the modern Nollywood, Uche Jombo's name will be written in the hall of fame for years to come. The&nbsp;Federal University of Technology Minna, trained Computer scientist hit fame in Nollywood when she starred in the movie 'Visa to Hell.'

Since then, Jombo has gone on to become one of the biggest movie stars in the country. In 2012, she married American, Kenny Rodriguez and they welcomed their son, Mathew a few years after.

In 2012, she married American, Kenny Rodriguez and they welcomed their son, Mathew a few years after. [LindaIkeji]

It is not clear what her status is with Rodriguez at the moment as she has kept her marriage and family away from the prying eyes of the public. In 2017, she slammed those who had been speculating about any crisis in her marriage.

A multi-talented OAP, the University of Lagos trained Lawyer had a flare for practically everything. [instagram/Pearloice]

Tosyn Bucknor remains one of the most renowned On-Air personalities in Nigeria. A multi-talented OAP, the University of Lagos trained Lawyer had a flare for practically everything. Bucknor was a singer and songwriter all coupled with her very busy schedule working as an OAP.

She got married to her French-born husband Aurelien Boyer up until 2018 when she sadly passed away. [Instagram/ZapphaireEvents]

She got married to her French-born husband Aurelien Boyer up until 2018 when she sadly passed away.&nbsp;

We have seen in the last two decades, a number of our favourite celebrities have found love in the arms of spouses from other parts of the world. [Instagram/UcheJombo] [Instagram/IKOgbonna]

Here are five of your favourite celebrities who have gotten married to spouses from other parts of the world.

Pulse List: 5 Nigerian celebrities who got married to foreigners

<h1>Over the last six or seven decades, beauty pageantry has become a path for celebrities into stardom.</h1>

From pageant contestants to beauty queens, some of these women evolve into other things and continue to thrive years after giving up their titles.

We have seen some of these beauty queens re-brand themselves from just beauty queens to becoming popular and influential figures.

Here are five female celebrities who were at some point beauty queens.

Ufuoma Mcdermott didn't just start off as an actor but was in a beauty queen back in 2002 [Instagram/UfuomaMcdermott]

Ufuoma Mcdermott stands out in this group because of the amount of beauty pageant crowns she has to her shelf. The Delta state born beauty and noticeably tall actor started her journey towards stardom in 2002 when she started taking part in beauty pageants.&nbsp;

She went on to be crowned Miss Earth Nigeria 2004. She went on to represent Nigeria in Miss Earth 2004.  [Wikiwand]

After winning a number of them, she hit the jackpot in 2004 when she contested in the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant where she emerged 1st runner up.

She was crowned Miss Earth Nigeria 2004 and went on to represent Nigeria in Miss Earth World in the same year.

She is married to Steven McDermott and they are blessed with two beautiful children. [Instagram/UfuomaMcdermott]

It's no news that after returning to the country from that pageant that Ufuoma decided to join Nollywood.

It is safe to say her sojourn to Nollywood has been one of the most successful shifts for any beauty queen.

She has starred in numerous movies and even gone home with several awards. She is married to Steven McDermott and they are blessed with two beautiful children.

2. Stephanie Okereke-Linus

The Imo state born actress took part in the 2002 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria where she emerged runner up. [Instagram/StephanieLinus]

While several beauty queens made a shift to other careers after taking part in beauty pageant contests, Stephanie Okereke-Linus started acting as a teenager.

The Imo state born actress took part in the 2002 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria where she emerged runner up.

She got married to Linus Idahosa in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony. The couple is blessed with a son. [Instagram/StephanieLinus]

It was no herculean task for the beautiful actress to go back to Nollywood. She became the toast of many producers as everyone wanted her in their movie.

Okereke has starred and directed many projects in Nollywood. She got married to Linus Idahosa in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony. The couple is blessed with a son.

Sentiments aside, Munachi Abii is probably one of the most beautiful women to have ever taken part in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant and won. [Instagram/MunachiAbii]

Born in Port Harcourt, Munachi Abii took part in the beauty pageant in 2007 while in her second year at Benson Idahosa University.

Munachi Abii won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2007

It didn't come as a surprise that she won the contest that year. Just like every beauty queen, she ran an NGO for a while but it was apparent that she was passionate about something else.

In no distant time, Abii's music career took off as she successful evolved into a rapper.

Munachi Abii has featured with a number of A list singers in some songs [Instagram/MunachiAbii]

She has worked with several music stars in the country including PSquare, J Martins, Waje where she featured in her hit single 'So Inspired.'

She appeared in rapper Suspect's video for 'I No Send You.'

Unarguably the most beautiful actress to have ever hit the TV screens in Nigeria, Regina Askia was a beauty queen just in case you missed that part of her profile.

While studying at the University of Lagos, she was crowned Miss Unilag.

It didn't end there as she went to contest for the 1988 edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. She came second to Bianca Ojukwu nee Onoh. However, the following year after Bianca resigned, she was crowned the MBGN.&nbsp;

This was just the beginning of greater things ahead for her as she started modelling for different major brands in the early 1990s.

Stardom came calling in 1993 when she starred in the popular TV drama series 'Fortune.'

Askia went on to become one of the biggest actors of her time. She presently resides in the United States of America with her husband and kids.

Osas Ighodaro might be one of the youngest on this list but she is one of the biggest celebrities in Nigeria at the moment.  [Instagram/OfficialOsas]

Osas Ighodaro might be one of the youngest on this list but she is one of the biggest celebrities in Nigeria at the moment.

Another thing that makes her stand out on this list is that she won her beauty pageant in the United States of America. She was Miss Black USA in 2010.

The Pennsylvania State University-trained journalist was crowned Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010. [MarlvelousBenson]

The Pennsylvania State University-trained journalist moved back to Nigeria a few years ago to kick start her acting career and there has been no holding back.

Ighodaro has starred in many major movies and TV series (Tinsel).&nbsp;

She was married to Gbenro Ajibade for about three years before the marriage crashed. They have a child together. [Instagram/GbenroAjibade]

Gbenro Ajibade accuses wife, Osas Ighodaro of neglecting their daughter so she can party with friends [Instagram/GbenroAjibade]

Her presenting skills are top-notch which earned the co-hosting gig at the 2014 edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

She was married to <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/osas-ighodaro-takes-off-husbands-name-from-her-instagram-page/hwblqkz">Gbenro Ajibade for about three years before the marriage crashed</a>. They have a child together.

Some of these female celebrities were beauty queens before hitting stardom in the entertainment industry [Instagram/OfficialOsas] [Instagram/MunachiAbii]

Regina Askia