Tonto Dikeh: 12 facts you should know about actress

Tonto Dikeh is popular for her role in movies like"My Life, My Damage," "Dirty Secret," "Before the Rain," "Missing Child" among others.

Today, June 9 is the actress' birthday. Check out 12 simple facts every true fan should know about actress.

1. Born on June 9, 1985, Tonto Charity Dikeh-Churchil hails from Ikwere in Rivers State.

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2. The actress has a degree in Petrochemical Engineering from Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

3. In 2005, she kicked off her acting career after competing in the reality TV show "The Next Movie Star;" which she emerged as the first runner-up.

4. She came into limelight following her role in the movie "Holy Cross," which starred her alongside Nonso Diobi, Pete Edochie and Jim Iyke.

5. In August 2015, the actress got married to Oladunni Obasanjo Churchill, one of Olusegun Obasanjo‘s children.

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Tonto Dikeh shares chubby picture

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6. On February 17, the actress gave birth to a baby boy in America.

7. She has a big foundation called 'The Tonto Dike Foundation,' which takes care of rape victims and children.

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Tonto Dikeh rocking her baby bump

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8. Celebrity fashion stylist/designer Swanky Jerry is her best friend.

9. The actress made her music debut with singles 'Hi' and 'Itz Ova' feat Snypa.

10. On June 13, 2014, D'Banj unveiled the actress under his record label DB Records'. She announced her departure from DB records in March 2015.

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Tonto Dikeh and D'banj in 'Sugar rush'

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11. She recently revealed that she would tattoo her son's name on her body.

12. She respects and considers Genevieve Nnajinumber one in Nollywood.