Carolyna Hutchings (formerly known as Caroline Ekanem and Caroline Danjuma) is a Scottish-Nigerian actress, film producer, interior designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She is known for her contributions to entertainment, construction, interior design, and the oil and gas industry.
Early Life and Education
Carolyna was born in Scotland to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother. She is the first of three children and was raised in Nigeria.
- BSc in Geographical and Regional Planning – University of Calabar
- MSc in International Law and Diplomacy – University of Lagos
- MBA – Edinburgh Business School, UK
Career
Carolyna entered Nollywood in 2004 through filmmaker Chico Ejiro, with an introduction by Rita Dominic, starring in Deadly Care.
She appeared in several successful films including:
- Deadly Kiss (2004)
- Missing Angel (2004)
- The Captor (2006)
- Foreign Affairs
- Real Love
- The Twist
- A Second Time
- The Beast and the Angel
Her latest film, Stalker, features Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe Etim.
In August 2017, she was honored by a Pan-African organization for her youth advocacy programs.
In 2022, she ventured into politics, contesting as a governorship running-mate in Akwa Ibom State.
Humanitarian Efforts
Carolyna is the founder of Hopeville Foundation, an NGO that:
- Supports women with childbearing difficulties
- Aids children with birth defects
- Promotes girl-child education and empowerment
Filmography
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Deadly Kiss | Nina |
| 2004 | Missing Angel | Zarah |
| 2004 | Chameleon | — |
| 2005 | 11 Days 11 Nights | Michelle |
| 2005 | Face of Africa | — |
| 2005 | Colors of Emotions | Zelda |
| 2006 | The Captor | Gina |
| 2006 | The Journalist | — |
| 2006 | Show Girls | — |
| 2007 | Minority Tension | — |
| 2016 | Stalker | Ella |
| 2019 | Mr. Badmus | — |
| 2020 | Cold Feet | Counsellor |
| 2021 | Come Alive | Meg |
| — | In the Cupboard | — |
| — | Fake Liars | — |
Personal Life
Carolyna was married in 2007 to Musa Danjuma, the younger brother of former defense minister Theophilus Danjuma. They had three children before separating in 2016.
See Also
External Links
- Carolyna Hutchings on IMDb(https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2229930/)