27 July 2020
Nigerian movies: The best of Regina Daniels on Showmax
Regina Daniels may only be 20 years old, but the beautiful actress is already a Nollywood OG. She followed her mother’s footsteps into acting 12 years ago on the set of Marriage of Sorrows and has gone on to become one of the most influential actors operating from Eastern Nigeria.
She credits her mum for her success. “I started acting through the help of my mother some years ago,” she told The Sun. “I didn’t really see myself reaching this stage, but my mother suffered to make sure I got to this stage in life.”
Daniel became the talk of the town last year when she got married to billionaire Ned Nwoko. Google says she was the most searched actor in the country, topping superstars like Ini Edo and Genevieve Nnaji. While the non-Nollywood matter may have brought her more popularity, we want to remind you why she is one of the best young actors operating in Nollywood.
Showmax has a vast catalogue of Regina Daniels movies; here are the best.
Shakira: The Selfie Queen
Regina Daniels join Nollywood queens Genevieve Nnaji (playing “Sharon Stone”) and Omotola Jalade (playing “Rihanna”) in playing a character titled after a famous western celebrity doing something extreme. She plays Shakira, a lady with a compulsive disorder to take selfies; it doesn’t matter the place or space – an interview or a keke – she is going to chakam. Watch it now.
Why you should see it: You need to meet Shakira: Queen of Selfies, whom Daniels plays with infectious charm.
Who’s in it: Regina Daniels, Fred Ebere, Sharon Ifedi and Prodence Ebisike.
Eziama: Land of Blood
To conceal a nasty adulterous secret, King Obidike of Eziama buries a child alive and cuts the tongue of her mother. Brimming with vengeance, the child’s spirit haunts the land and brings calamity to its people. A group of warriors journey into the evil forest to rescue the lands from her claws. Watch it on Showmax.
Why you should see it: It is a reminder of karma; also, Daniel is brilliant as a vengeful spirit.
Who’s in it: Regina Daniels, Don Brymo, Zubby Michael and Ogechi Obilonu.
Royal Dreams
A prince will stop at nothing to take the throne, and win the heart of its princess. He is ready to kill anyone in his way. Will his ambitions come to fruition? Find out on Showmax.
Why you should see it: It is a classic Nollywood period drama about the rise and fall of a power-hungry prince.
Who’s in it: Regina Daniels, Austin Okwelum, Zubby Michael and Arinze Uzochukwu.
Pains of Royalty
Fueled by jealousy after the woman he loves turns him down, a young man makes a hasty decision that will forever haunt him. Watch it now.
Why you should see it: It is a heart-wrenching love story with delightful twists.
Who’s in it: Regina Daniels, Rex Nosa, Helena Duru and Uchenna Nnolim.
For more of Regina Daniels, check out the Regina Daniels: Nollywood Starlet collection on Showmax.
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