Stella Damasus is a seasonedNigerian performer who has appeared in countless films and has successfully established a reputation in the showbiz.
Frequently, a large number of her devoted fans and supporters have consistently confused her name as Stella Damascus instead of Stella Damasus.
Recently, the actress responded to this error, emphasizing that her name is Stella Damasus and not Damascus. Nonetheless, her followers have chosen to disregard this correction, with many favoring Damascus over Damasus.
To discover more intriguing details about Stella Damasus, continue perusing this article.
Profile Overview
Name
Stella Damasus
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress • Producer
Age
43 years
Date of Birth
24th April 1978
Birthplace
Benin, Edo state
Ethnicity
Igbo
Citizenship
Nigerian
Offspring
Two
Wealth
$900,000
Academics
Unilag
Stella Damasus‘ life narrative
Stella Damasus was born on April 24, 1978, in Benin Edo State; no information is available concerning her parents, but they are from Asaba in Delta State.
This seasoned actress grew up in Benin alongside four siblings. Stella Damasus is a Nigerian by heritage and marked her 43rd birthday in April 2021.
Educational Background
Stella Damasus completed her primary schooling in Edo State and then attended secondary school in Asaba, Delta State, after her family moved. The actress born in Benin then went on to the University of Lagos to earn a degree in theatre arts.
Professional Journey
For those who might be unaware, Stella Damasus commenced her professional journey as a vocalist in the show business. She typically held her sessions at the renowned Klink Studio owned by Kingsley Ogoro.
Throughout her tenure at Klink studio,
Stella Damasus honed her talent and became one of the renowned voices for jingles on radio and television advertisements in the nation.
Stella Damasus would later become a part of Nollywood in 1992, making her entrance in the film ‘Abused.’ She gained popularity after starring in the film Breaking Point, which was produced by Emem Isong and directed by Francis Agu.
Her portrayal in the film received high acclaim, leading her to win an award for Best Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Throughout the years, Stella Damasus has appeared in over 300 films, including Affairs of the Heart, The Intruder, Emotional Pain, Dangerous Desire, Bad Boys, The Messenger, After the Fight, Missing Angel, Kings Pride, Engagement Night, Above Love, Burning Desire, Cinderella, Dangerous Twins, Wheel of Change, among others.
Personal Life
Stella Damasus wed Jaiye Aboderin in 1991, but he passed away in 2004. Their marriage was graced with two daughters named Angelica and Isabella Aboderin.
Three years post the loss of her husband, Stella Damasus remarried Emeka Nzeribe in 2007, however, the union only lasted for seven months before they parted ways.
Stella Damasus began a relationship with prominent Nollywoodproducer & director Daniel Ademinokan in 2011.
Controversy
Stella Damasus’s relationship with Ademinokan ignited various controversies since they never disclosed their dating status until 2014, particularly because Daniel Ademinokan was still married to actress Doris Simeon at that time.
