By Rita Okoye
Rachel Edward Akowe, former Big Brother Naija housemate in 2022, is living her dream of being a movie star.
She has been deliberate in her career. Rachel set out from an early age to be a world-acclaimed actress and has been climbing up the ladder of fame as she has acted in several movies, including His Number One, Christmas Proposal, The Third Wheel, Empathy, Mustapha, and Tania’s Trap, among others.
Today, her tenacity and resolve to succeed have paid off as she features as the leading lady in the Amazon Prime film, What’s the Big Deal About Marriage?, currently trending in some African countries like Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria and Cameroon, highlighting how well her acting skills have improved and confirming her position as one of Nigeria’s leading lights in a galaxy of stars.
For the Edo State-born thespian, acting comes naturally. It was her childhood ambition, something she seemed destined for and pursued with vigour, and, today, she’s happy for it as her name is fast gaining ground in Nollywood and international movie circles.
Rachel’s acting prowess has metamorphosed over time, making her one of the most sought-after actors in the Nigerian movie industry and across borders. Her fans yearn for more whenever she’s featured in a movie and any flick she appears in is a bestseller.