Rita Dominic is one of Nigeria’s veteran actors who has been in the entertainment scene for decades. The veteran actor is also one of the wealthiest women in the Nollywood industry, with a fat portfolio of projects she’s undertaken in the industry and her talent and artistry that knows no bounds.

She’s one of the Nigerian actors that spearheaded the Nollywood scene during the early 2000s and 2010s. Here’s an article that outlines some interesting facts and finds about the veteran Nollywood actress.

The veteran Nollywood actress Rita Dominic goes by the full name Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha-Anosike. She was born on the 12th of July 1975 into a Royal Family in Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State, South-Eastern part of Nigeria. She is the youngest sibling of four children, and her late parents were healthcare professionals; her father was a medical doctor, and her mother was a nursing officer.

After her primary education, Rita Dominic attended Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Shortly after completing her secondary education, she continued her studies at the University of Port Harcourt, where she earned her Theatre Arts degree in 1999. Since completing her degree in Theatre Arts, she’s been active in the Nigerian movie industry to date.

Currently, the actress is married to her husband, Fidelis Anosike, founder of Folio Media Group and owner of the subsidiary company, Daily Times Nigeria. The couple did their traditional marriage in April 2022, and the white wedding was held in London in November 2022.

Rita Dominic Career

Performance art started for Rita Dominic at an early age when she was featured in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo State. By 1998, towards completing her degree in Uniport, she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. Since then, she has starred in several notable Nollywood movies and produced several of her own.

Rita Dominic also is the CEO of Rita Dominic Productions, and she is currently a GLO & LG Ambassador and one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria. She is also a co-founder of Audrey Silva Company, a leading Nigerian film company dedicated to birthing quality content inspired by Africa.

Some of the movies under Rita Dominic’s belt are; A Time To Kill, Children of Terror, Prisoner of Love, My Guy, Face of a Liar, Aba Riot, Unforgettable, To Love a Thief, Throwing Stones, The Intruder, Street Life, Working Class Lady, Accidental Discharge.

Back To America, Singles & Married, Love Temple, Lost Paradise, Blood Diamonds, Queen of My Heart, Desperate Billioniare, 2 Face, Million Dollar Sisters, Married For Money, Girls Cot, Yahoo Millionaire, Yankee Girls, True Lies, Run Away Prince, The Therapist, The Women, Light In The Dark,

Rita Dominic AWARDS

Rita Dominic has also gotten a lot of awards and recognition since being present in the Nigerian movie industry. Some of them are;

2004 City People’s Award for Outstanding Actress
8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated 2013 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Africa-Collaboration

2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actress in Supporting role English film
2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for Supporting Actress English Film
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy, Best Movie Comedy
Nominated for 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role

Rita Dominic Cars

The Nigerian actress Rita Dominic also has several luxury cars she owns. The number of cars in her garage is reported to exceed 5, and they are all exotic cars. Some of them include; Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4Matic (9.5 Million), Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon (65 Million), Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé (128 Million), and others

Rita Dominic House

Rita Dominic is among the top-rated and highly-paid Nigerian actors. As such, the wealthy actor will have some real estate portfolios. It was reported that she lived in an apartment in one of the high-brow areas in Lagos before her marriage to Fidelis Anosike.

Rita Dominic’s Net Worth

As one of the highest-paid Nigerian actors, an ambassador for several reputable brands, and the CEO of her own production company, Rita Dominic has amassed a lot of wealth. Her net worth is valued at $50 million.

Conclusion

Rita Dominic is a multiple award-winning Nollywood actress, producer, television personality, investor, and businesswoman. She is also a top-rated and highly-paid Nollywood actress who has been making her mark in the industry for almost a quarter of a century.