Imaobong Regina Askia popularly known as Regina Askia is a famous Nollywood actress, producer, model, social activist and an American-based registered nurse. She was born on 17th May 1967 in Lagos State in the western part of Nigeria. She is currently 50 years old.
Date of Birth: 17th May 1967
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom State
Movies Acted: Dangerous Babe, Man Snatcher, Festival of Fire, Dirty Game, Full Moon, etc
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She is originally from Ukanafun, a small village in Akwa Ibom State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She is very beautiful, intelligent, creative, gifted and talented and has been described as Nollywood best actress of all time.
She knows how to interpret her roles very well and can fit in any role given to her by a movie director. She can act in romantic movies, comedy movies, horror movies, action movies, and tragic movies.
After completing her secondary school education, Regina Askia proceeded to University of Lagos and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. In 1989, Regina Askia contested and won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, a beauty pageant hosted by Silverbird Television.
In 1990, Regina Askia represented Nigeria at Miss Charm International beauty pageant held in Leningrad, Russia and came out as First Runner-up. Regina Askia also made history by becoming the first Nigerian at Miss International in Japan with outstanding traditional costume.