Linda osifo, born on July 27, 1991, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, is a talented Nigerian actress, TV host, speaker, and humanitarian. In 2011, she earned the First Runner-Up title in the Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada competition and also became the 2nd Runner-Up in the Miss AfriCanada 2011 beauty pageant.

Linda osifo

Early Life and Education 

Linda osifo grew up with her grandmother, moved to Canada at 16, spent most of her adult years in Toronto, Ontario, before relocating to Lagos, Nigeria, for her acting career. Linda is the first daughter and middle child of her family. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University in Toronto, Canada, in 2013.

Acting career 

Linda had her first acting role in 2012 in the movie "Family Secrets" in New Jersey, USA, directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka. After returning to Nigeria in late 2013, she starred in her first Nollywood film, 'King Akubueze,' directed by Nonso Emekewe. Linda featured in the popular Nigerian soap opera Tinsel as 'Nina Fire.' In 2017, she played Adesuwa Dakolo in EbonyLife's series 'Fifty' and the role of Noweyhon in Africa Magic's series 'Jemeji.' Currently, Linda co-hosts the "Give 'n' Take National Jackpot" gameshow with Segun Arinze.

At the 12th Headies Award, she presented the 'Best Vocal Performance (Male)' award won by Praiz and the 'Best Vocal Performance (Female)' award won by Omawumi alongside Sina Peller. In June 2018, Linda was part of the Campari 'Make it Red' campaign, appearing in the advert with former Big Brother Nigeria housemate Tobi Bakre and artist 2baba.

Philanthropy 

Linda's passion for giving back led her to establish the LAO Foundation, which stands for Love and Oneness. This NGO is dedicated to tackling poverty and illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa. The Love And Oneness Foundation (LAO Foundation) recently donated seven computer sets to the Little Saints Orphanage in Shasha, Akowonjo, Lagos.

Relationship 

There's no evidence of Linda being in a relationship, so she's likely single right now. Her style is consistently elegant and effortlessly chic, and she always looks stunningly gorgeous.

Movies

1. Lies of Omission (2023)

2. Pretty Evil (2023)

3. Wòkè (2022)

4. Our President's Money (2022)

5. Ticket to Life (2022)

6. La Maison Chiq (2022)

7. Strange Soldier (2022)

8. City Hustlers (2022)

9. Luckily Unfortunate (2022)

10. Judas (2022)

11. A Naija Christmas (2021)

12. Love is Thicker (2021)

13. Devil in Agbada (2021)

14. Noxious Affair (2021)

15. The Perfect Time (2021)

16. Tanwa Savage (2021)

17. Lemonade (2020)

18. Body of Evidence (2020)

19. Heart of Two Halves (2020)

20. Believe in You (2020)

21. Unroyal (2020)

22. Son of Mercy (2020)

23. AMCOP: Swivel (2019)

24. Forever and a Day (2019)

25. Merry Men 2 (2019)

26. The Space Between (2019)

27. Last Request (2019)

28. Mad About You (2019)

29. Life as It Is (2019)

30. No Late Nights (2018)

31. A Lot Like Love (2018)

32. Mr. Perfect (2018)

33. Hit and Run (2018)

34. Hidden Truth (2017)

35. Diary of a Married Man (2017)

36. Fifty (2017)

37. Desperate Housewives Africa (2015)

38. King Akubueze (2014)

Awards and nominations

In 2011, she achieved the position of First Runner Up at the Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada event. Moving forward, Linda Osifo secured the Best Actor title at the African Entertainment Awards Canada in 2015. She also received nominations at the ELOY Awards in the categories of Best Actress in TV Series for "Desperate Housewives" and Best Actress in a Series.

In 2016, she earned a nomination for Best Actress at the Diaspora Entertainment Awards. Linda Osifo's talents were further recognized in 2018 when she won the Creative Actor of the Year at the Starzz Awards.

Her contributions to the film industry were acknowledged once again in 2020 when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival. 

Houses and cars

In January 2019, Linda Osifo shared her journey of overcoming challenges to acquire a mansion. She posted a photo of her new home on Thursday, January 24, 2019, on Instagram. The caption reflected her personal growth stages since returning to Nigeria.

Net worth

Linda Osifo is a very talented and influential Nigerian actress and TV host. She's estimated to be worth around $1 million.

Social Media 

You can find Linda Osifo on Instagram with the username @LindaOsifo.