Background
Nwokedi was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas as a child.
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Susan Nwokedi
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After high school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Houston and later earned a Master of Science Degree in Education in Media Design and Technology - Film from Full Sail University in Florida.
Career
When Nwokedi was in high school, she had her first taste of the film industry when she worked as an extra in some Hollywood films that came to Houston. After learning first hand what it took to be a filmmaker, Nwokedi went on to acting, writing, and producing. Nwokedi also worked as a television host, directed television, and worked various positions behind the camera.
In 2008, Nwokedi created TopLine Production and Entertainment, Company, a full house production and entertainment company specializing in quality film and television production and media coverage.
In the same year, Nwokedi played Teresa in the Nollywood film, Ricochet, that she also wrote and executive produced. In 2009, Nwokedi produced Blood North" Destiny, followed by Secret Past in 2011.
In 2012, Nwokedi"s must see film Mind of the Enemy Premiered in Nigeria and the United States. The entire film was shot on location in Abuja, Nigeria and features some big names in the Nollywood industry. Nwokedi completed one of her latest film projects, 12 Noon, on location in West Africa and is set for international theatrical release in 2014.
Nwokedi also plans to air the pilot episode of her original television series, Single Wives’ Club in 2014.
She currently resides in Missouri City, Texas, a little city outside of Houston, Texas with her family. Nwokedi recently completed an Education Leadership Program at the University of Saint Thomas and where she served as an Administrative Intern at a Fort Bend Information Systems Development School. In 2013, Nwokedi founded ACTING FOR ALL (American Finance Association), an education enrichment program focusing on using acting for both film and stage to teach and enrich the lives of children and adults.
She believes in sharing her undeniable talent with all audience members, regardless of their demographic and location.
Her advice for anyone interested in being in the film industry is to get out there and get involved in the filmmaking process because even if it doesn"t pay, you will have learned what it takes to make a film.
