Regina Daniels
| Birth Place | Lagos, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Education | Igbinedion University (Mass Communication); Universidad Azteca (BSc Psychology, 2024) |
| Relationship Status | Separated from Ned Nwoko (2025) |
Biography
Regina Daniels is a Nigerian actress and film producer who began working in Nollywood as a child and became one of the industry's most recognisable young stars. She was born on 10 October in Lagos; the year is reported as either 2000 or 2001, so she is 25 or 26 years old in late 2026. Nigerian outlets widely reported her 25th birthday in October 2025.
Daniels is known for her child and teenage roles in Asaba-produced family dramas, and later for films such as Dumebi in School and Merry Men 2. She is the daughter of producer Rita Daniels and has two children.
Daniels is known for her child and teenage roles in Asaba-produced family dramas, and later for films such as Dumebi in School and Merry Men 2. She is the daughter of producer Rita Daniels and has two children.
Early Life
Daniels was born in Lagos to Rita Daniels, a film producer and businesswoman, and Jude Ojegwu. She grew up in Asaba, Delta State, as one of six children, alongside three brothers and two sisters. Her mother, who works in film herself, supported her decision to act from an early age.
She studied mass communication at Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State, and in 2024 the Guardian Nigeria reported that she had received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca in Mexico.
She studied mass communication at Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State, and in 2024 the Guardian Nigeria reported that she had received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca in Mexico.
Career
Daniels started acting at about seven years old. Her first film, Marriage of Sorrow, reportedly paid her 10,000 naira, and she appeared in Miracle Child in 2010. During her teenage years she became a regular lead in Nollywood dramas, often playing headstrong young characters, and she was cast as Onyeure in Dumebi in School (2014). In 2019 she played Kenya Obi in the comedy-action film Merry Men 2.
Away from the screen, she was named youth campaign coordinator for presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in January 2019, as reported by Premium Times. In February 2020 she launched a magazine carrying her name at an event in Abuja.
Daniels married businessman and politician Ned Nwoko in 2019, and their relationship drew heavy press attention. In 2025 several Nigerian outlets, including the Guardian Nigeria and Punch, reported that the couple had separated, and the dispute remained in the news into 2026. She continues to act and to run her own business ventures.
Away from the screen, she was named youth campaign coordinator for presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in January 2019, as reported by Premium Times. In February 2020 she launched a magazine carrying her name at an event in Abuja.
Daniels married businessman and politician Ned Nwoko in 2019, and their relationship drew heavy press attention. In 2025 several Nigerian outlets, including the Guardian Nigeria and Punch, reported that the couple had separated, and the dispute remained in the news into 2026. She continues to act and to run her own business ventures.
Regina Daniels: Quick Facts
Where is Regina Daniels from?
Regina Daniels was born in Lagos, Nigeria. The exact date of birth has not been made public.
What does Regina Daniels do?
Regina Daniels is known as an actress.
Is Regina Daniels married?
Regina Daniels's relationship status: Separated from Ned Nwoko (2025).