Personal and Early Life

Nigerian actress Ekene Cynthia Umenwa popularly known as Angel Palazzo was born on 27th of August 1991 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and hails from Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State.

The versatile Nollywood actress and entrepreneur is the first of three daughters to Mr. Dozie Umenwa and Mrs. Lucy Ogoamaka Umenwa; her sisters Kate and Somto.

Education

She obtained a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University around 2014–2015.

Career Highlights

Ekene made her debut in the Nollywood industry in 2011 with the film King After Kings, and gained recognition for her role in Black Choir in 2013. Throughout her career, she has shared the screen with prominent actors such as Destiny Etiko, Zubby Michael, Ken Erics, and Kanayo O. Kanayo.

Faith, Values and Entrepreneurship

As a committed and open Christian, she has stood firm against pressures to downplay her faith in Nollywood, attributing her beliefs as a guiding force in her career. She is also the CEO of Ekyevent Confectionary, a business focused on event planning and baking.

Personal Life

In 2023, she married Alex Ifeanyi Ogbodo, known as Kleanson, with a traditional ceremony on April 16 and a white wedding on October 22. They welcomed their first daughter in late 2024 in the United States.

Recognition

In 2018, she was awarded the Best Comedy Actress at the AMVCA and was recognized among Leading Ladies Africa’s Top 100 in 2019.

Ekene Umenwa has an estimated net worth of $300,000 (three hundred thousand united states dollars), derived from her acting, digital content creation, business ventures, and endorsements.