Biography of Destiny Etiko (Achievements and Controversies)

Biography of Destiny Etiko

Destiny Etiko is an actress who is not only endowed with physical qualities but also gifted with extra ordinary acting skills.

Amazingly, ever since she came into limelight, she has never stopped thrilling her fans.

How old is Destiny Etiko?

Destiny Etiko also known as Drama Doll is one of the trending Nollywood actresses, born on the 12th of August, 1989. She was born in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State into a family of five (Three males and a female), she happened to be the second born.

Destiny completed her Primary education at Zik Avenue Primary School and did her secondary school at Queen’s Secondary School which are all located in Enugu State. After which, she proceeded to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State where she was given admission to study Theatre Art, she graduated in 2012, went for her National Youth Service Camp in 2014 and passed out in 2015.

Career:

Destiny Etiko became a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria after registering in 2011. She was still a student when she began acting and so, she had to deal with merging her acting career with her studies till she finally graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Art in 2012.

She acted other movies but the movie which brought her to stardom was Idemili produced in 2012 by Ernest Obi, where she played the role of Grandma Ekemma and acted along side Eve Esin, Ebele Okaro, Pete Edochie and Patience Ozokwor. The movie was released in 2014. Ever since then, she has acted various blockbuster movies. According to the actress, her mum who is also an actress is the only one who supports her career, initially, her dad was against her acting because he felt she wouldn’t be able to raise a family as she gives more time to acting but later consented to it. She is also a model.

Destiny Etiko Awards/Nominations:

Upon her emergence into the Nollywood Industry, Destiny Etiko has won for herself various awards. The Idemili she acted made her win the Most Promising Actress of the Year Award (English) hosted by the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.

She has also won the Best new Actress hosted by the African Magic Viewers Choice Award(AMVCA).

Best Actress in a Supporting Role hosted by the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards and,

The Best Actress in Nigeria which was organized by the Best of Nollywood Awards.

Destiny Etiko in 2019 bought her mum a brand new Mercedes SUV in order to celebrate her birthday and appreciate her for giving her the inspiration to go into acting and to continue with it. She also gifted her mum an apartment in that same year.

According to Forbes, Destiny Etiko’s networth is over $750,000.

Movies:

Destiny Etiko has featured in several movies. They include,

Fear of a Woman
3 days to wed
The Storm
Evil Seekers
The Hidden Sin
Clap of Royalty
My Private Part
My Sisters love
The Prince & I
Sunset of love
Woman of Power
The Sacred Cowry
Living in Poverty
Hour of Victory
Olivia my Love
The Celebrities

Currently, these are the movies she’s acting
Throne of my Father
Arrogant wife
My Career
Living Dead

Destiny Etiko Deals/ Endorsement:

Destiny Etiko is currently the brand ambassador of Kesie Virgin Hair Organization. An endorsement she bagged in 2019.

She has also endorsed Betadeal through her Instagram handle.

Recently she bagged a deal with INGOLIMENT GOLD. A jewelry company that is into gold.

She is also an ambassador of BettyBingo
She has also endorsed Killer Curves beauty store, a center for butt and hips increase.

Unfortunately for the actress, she lost her dad Chief John Anonnde Etiko on the 15th of May, 2020. She buried him on May 22nd due to the pandemic but gave him a befitting burial on Nov 20th at him home town, Eke in Enugu State. The burial was well attended by Nollywood actors and actresses like Veteran actor, Pete Edochie, John Okafor, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael, Shasha Donalds, Mary Igwe and others

Destiny Etiko House & other properties

Destiny Etiko has various properties, though she decided to reside in Enugu State. She has acquired different houses. The actress has a 4matic Benz which is over 25M, Toyota Venza which is over 12million. Her latest car is a Land Cruiser Prado Jeep which is worth over N37million. Her acquirement of the jeep caused a controversy online in February, 2021.

In an interview with Vanguard in 2015, she said she has been harassed sexually in the industry.

She said,

“Sexual harassment is everywhere, not just in Nollywood and I won’t lie to you that I’ve never experienced it, because I have. There are people who would want to deprive you of the role given to you because you didn’t sleep with them. Some will even sleep with you and still not give you the role. So, it is left for you to know yourself and know your job. If you can act well, your blessing will locate you. If you want to sleep around, it is your choice but it cannot guarantee your getting roles often. So many girls who have succumbed to such harassment have come to regret it”.

During an interview, the actress said she was in a relationship, according to her, she worked hard to achieve everything she has and so, isn’t looking for a billionaire to complement her. She also added that she doesn’t believe in sleeping around because of money,

“I know some men are scared of successful women but my man cannot be scared of me. I am not looking for a billionaire or someone that has a lot of money. I am hard-working and would surely support whoever I am getting married to”, she said.

“I don’t believe in sleeping around to make money but a lot of people misunderstand me because of my physique. My work pays me very well. Some people who are not even close to me want to do me favours, so what is the essence of sleeping around. If God gives me a man that is moderately rich and I love him, I would go ahead with the marriage. I am in a relationship and I am comfortable with my man”. She added.

Who is Destiny Etiko boyfriend or husband?

Speaking about her relationship in an interview, Destiny revealed that all will be made known when they are ready to get married.

” When we are ready to get married, the whole world will know my man. It cannot be hidden.” she said.

Controversies:

Destiny Etiko relationship with Jack-Rich

Shortly after acting My Private Part, there were rumours of her being married due to the role she played in the movie. But it was just a rumour.

The actress is said to be in a romantic relationship with Zubby Michael. This rumour came as a result of their closeness. The actor was seen lavishing money on her during her father’s burial and in several occasions, they have both been spotted sharing passionate kisses outside a movie scene.

Her recent controversy came after she bought her Land Cruiser, the actress was dragged by an Instagram blogger who accused her of sleeping around to get the car. According to the blogger, she got her latest ride from a popular businessman in Nigeria, Tein Jack- Rich who is the President of Belema Oil Producing Limited.

The allegation made her receive several backlashes but she immediately came out to debunk the rumour.

She said,

“A lot has been going on. A lot has been flying on the internet ever since I posted my vehicle. I haven’t rested and I do not know why. I had wanted to keep quiet because a clear conscience fears no accusation but things kept coming up as if I have done something wrong. So I am here to clear the air. I don’t know this man you people speak of. I have never met him in my entire life”.

“I swear with my life. I swear with everything I hold sacred. In fact, apart from my life, another person I hold so dear to my heart is my mother. I swear with my mother’s life. If I have ever met this man or him giving me any money or him sponsoring my projects or him even buying me a car, let it not ever be well with me and my generation but if not, these people cooking this whole thing up, the blogs sponsoring it, it shall never be well with you all and your entire generation”, she added.

Tein Jack-Rich and his wife, Elizabeth Jack-Rich who is the CEO of Elin Group, also debunked the rumour through their social media handles.

In spite of the post made to debunk the rumours, popular Instagram blogger, Cutie Julls still insisted that the businessman got the car for Destiny as he revealed the amount she gets paid per movie.

Cutie Julls revealed that Destiny Etiko is usually paid N500,000 per movie and that is only when she is the lead actress, that is to say, she receives less than that when she isn’t the lead actress in a movie.

Quotes:”

The only person you should strive to be better than, is the person you were yesterday”

“Queens don’t compete, they dominate”.

” Know your worth, even if it gets lonely”.

“Be yourself, there’s no one better”.

“One day at a time, focus on the good in your life. Keep a positive attitude, all things heal with time”

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