Gloria Young is a veteran Nigerian actress and former journalist who has featured in over 70 movies. Known for her iconic role in Glamour Girls, she has left a lasting imprint on Nollywood and continues to appear in film and television productions.
Early Life and Education
Young was born in Abia State, southeastern Nigeria.
- Attended Fountain School, Surulere, Lagos
- Later studied at Methodist Girls High School, Yaba, Lagos
- Obtained First School Leaving Certificate and WAEC
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from a university in Dallas, USA
- Returned to Nigeria in 1987 and began work as an energy correspondent at Daily Times
Career
Young transitioned from journalism to entertainment, appearing on The Charly Boy Show, a comedy and reality program.
Her breakthrough came in 1994 with the movie Glamour Girls, where she played Doris, a senior girl role that catapulted her into stardom.
She acted alongside notable Nollywood stars including: - Dolly Unachukwu - Liz Benson - Eucharia Anunobi - Zack Orji - Sola Fosudo - Ngozi Ezeonu - Keppy Ekpenyong - Sandra Achums
A Vanguard publication described her as "one who ruled the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s."
Recent Work
In 2022, she co-starred in the Nigerian streaming series Diiche produced by James Omokwe, with co-stars:
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh
- Chinyere Wilfred
- Frank Konwea
Premiered in October, hosted by Chigul.
Awards
- City People Movie Award for Movie Couple of the Year
Personal Life
Gloria is married to fellow Nollywood actor Norbert Young.
They have three children.
In celebration of her 25 years in Nollywood, a novelty football match was held at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
Inspiring Journey
In March 2025, Gloria opened up about a 7-year battle with infertility, revealing: - She faced childlessness for 7 years. - Her husband Norbert remained supportive, citing his sister's 16-year wait before having a child in the 17th year of marriage.
Selected Filmography
- The Soul That Sinneth (1999)
- Back To Life (1997)
- The Return (2003)
- Deadly Affair (1997)
- Millionaires Are Saints
- Wanted At All Cost (2004)
- Men Do Cry (2005)
- Passionate Appeal (2006)
- The Accursed (2007)
- Behind a Smile (2009) – as Lucy
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
- The Perfect Plan (2014) – as Mrs. Williams
- Jewel (2015)
- Idemuza (2017) – as Mama
- Flee (2018) – as Angela's Mum
- Kpali (2019)
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) – as Madam Ngozi Maduako
- Omugwo (2021) – as Mama
- Memoir (2022) – as Pope's Mum
- Glamour Girls (2022) – as Doris
- Love, Lust & Other Things (2023) – as Mama Chijindu
- Muri & Ko (2024) – as Dinma's Mum
- Ireti (2024)
- The Weekend (2024) – as Omicha
See Also
References
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External Links
- Gloria Young at IMDb(https://www.imdb.com)