Who is Sophie Okonedo?

Sophie Okonedo is a British actress. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Tatiana Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda (2004). Okonedo was born within London in 1968. Her parents were Henry Okonedo (1939-2009) and Joan Allman. Her father was British Nigerian, and was employed as a government worker.

Who is Okonedo?

Okonedo trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She has worked in a variety of media including film, television, theatre and audio drama. She performed in Scream of the Shalka, a webcast based on the BBC television series Doctor Who as Alison Cheney, a companion of the Doctor.

Who is Okonedo Martin’s daughter Aoife?

Also in 2019, Okonedo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010, and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019., for her services in drama. She is living with her only daughter Aoife Okonedo Martin in Muswell Hill, a suburban district of north London. Aoife is employed as a Personal Trainer.

Who did Sophie Okonedo play in the Governor?

Sophie Okonedo played Tracy, the girlfriend of the main character Chris (played by Valentine Nonyela). In 1995, Okonedo gained the role of Moira Levitt in the first season of the prison drama “The Governor” (1995-1996).

Who are Okonedo’s parents?

Okonedo was born within London in 1968. Her parents were Henry Okonedo (1939-2009) and Joan Allman. Her father was British Nigerian, and was employed as a government worker.

Is Okonedo married to a husband?

Okonedo is presently not married to a husband. She however has a female child Aoife which she gave birth from a former relationship. She currently stays on the Muswell Hill in the city of London. She is however proud of her black and Jewish origin and often refers to her daughter as an Irish Nigerian Jew.

How old is Yvonne Okonedo?

In 2004, the 36-year-old Okonedo had her breakthrough role as the co-star of the historical drama film “Hotel Rwanda”, depicting the Rwandan genocide (1994). Okonedo played the historical figure Tatiana Rusesabagina (1958-), a professional nurse from the Tutsi ethnic group who helped over a 1000 individuals to escape the massacre.