Enuka Okuma: Biography in Details
Who is Enuka Okuma?
Enuka Okuma is a well-known Canadian actress.
She is famous for playing the role of Traci Nash, the detective, in the drama series Rookie Blue (2010-2015) and for the role of Deputy Anne Hulce in the TV series Impulse (2018).
Enuka Okuma: Age, Childhood, Education, Family
Enuka Okuma, actual name Enuka Vanessa Okuma, was born on September 20, 1976. She was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada so, she holds Canadian nationality. As of 2021, she will be 45 years old and she falls under the horoscope of Virgo. Further, she belongs to the Nigerian ethnicity of the Igbo people.
As for her parents, the information and names of her parents are not given at the moment. However, she shares pictures with her parents on social media, so they have a good relationship. It is also known that she has a younger sister who is a graphic designer, however, the name is unknown. Other details on her cousins, relatives, etc are still unknown.
Regarding her educational background, she graduated from Simon Fraser University and studied the course of Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA).
Enuka Okuma: Professional life/ Career
Acting career
Enuka began her acting career in 1990, after appearing as a regular cast in the first season of the teen soap opera, Hillside. All through 1990, she played many roles in different TV series and films like Madison. Eventually, she made a feature film debut in a supporting role in Double Jeopardy (1999).
Enuka co-led in the American crime drama series Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye (2002-2005). She also made guest appearances on different series, including Dark Angel, Odyssey 5, Cold Case, Grey’s Anatomy, and NCIS: Los Angeles. She had a repeating character as Marika Donoso on the 7th season of Fox series 24.
In 2010, she scored the leading role as detective Traci Nash in the Global/ABC police drama series, Rookie Blue. In 2015, she was appointed as one of the major roles in the ABC pilot, The Adversaries. The same year, she was also featured as Nia Lahey on the popular series ‘How to Get Away with Murder.
Films/Series
| Year | Title | Movie/ Series |
| 1990 | MacGyver | Series |
| 1991 | Hillside |
| 1993–1997 | Madison |
| 1998 | Da Vinci’s Inquest |
| NightMan |
| Shadow Raiders |
| 1999 | The City |
| Double Jeopardy | Movies |
| Day drift |
| 2000 | G-Saviour |
| Mobile Suit Gundam Wing | Series/ Anime |
| Dragon Ball Z |
| These Arms of Mine |
| 2001 | Josie and the Pussycats | Movies |
| Suddenly Naked |
| Sea |
| Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz | Series |
| Andromeda |
| 2002 | Da Vinci’s Inquest |
| 2002–2005 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye |
| 2003 | House of the Dead | Movie |
| 2006 | Cold Case | Series |
| 2007 | Grey’s Anatomy |
| 2009 | 24 |
| What Colour Is Love? | Movies |
| Stolen |
| 2010–2015 | Rookie Blue | Series |
| 2015 | How to Get Away with Murder |
| 2016 | Slasher |
| Masters of Sex |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes | Movie |
| 2017–present | Steven Universe | Series |
| 2018 | Caught |
| Impulse |
| 2019 | A Million Little Things |
| 2020 | The Sleepover | Movie |
| Eat Wheaties! |
| 2021 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | TV Series |
Voice Acting/ Director
Enuka has also voice acted as Lady Une on Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Android 18 on Dragon Ball Z (Canadian version), Jade on the animated series Shadow Raiders, and the gem fusion Rhodonite in Steven Universe. She also made her directional debut with a short movie, Cookie. She was the writer, actor, and executive producer. In addition, Okuma also co-wrote the episode “Best Man” on Rookie Blue.
Awards and Nominations
Enuka Okuma is a wonderful actress and has achieved many awards and nominations throughout her career. She is a four-time Gemini Award nominee.
| Award Ceremony | Year | Type | Category and Name |
| Gemini Awards | 2011 | Nominee
Gemini | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series Rookie Blue (2010) |
| 1999 | Nominee
Gemini | Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series Traders (1996) |
| 1996 | Nominee
Gemini | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role Madison (1993) |
| 1995 | Nominee
Gemini | Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series Madison (1993) |
| Vancouver International Film Festival | 1999 | Winner
Women in Film Award | Daydrift (1999) |
| Canadian Screen Awards, CA | 2013 | Nominee
Canadian Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series Rookie Blue (2010) For the episodes “Out of Time/Cold Comforts”. |
| Leo Awards | 2015 | Nominee
Leo | Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series Motive (2013) episode: Kiss of Death (#2.12) |
| Behind the Voice Actors Awards | 2018 | Winner
BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role Steven Universe (2013) As the voice of “Rhodonite”. |
Nominee
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role Steven Universe (2013) As the voice of “Rhodonite”. |
How much is the net worth of Alex Landi?
Okuma has a net worth estimation of approximately $1 million as of 2022. Her main source of income is her acting career, voice acting, and directing. As of now her salary and assets are not given.
Enuka Okuma: Rumors, Controversies
Even though Enuka Okuma is famous, she is not involved in any unnecessary false rumors and controversies. It seems she is very careful of her life choices and tries her best to keep her private business away from the media.
What are the body measurements of Alex Landi?
Okuma stands tall at a height of 67 inches (5 feet 7 inches, 1.7m) and weighs 60 kg (132 lbs). As for her body size, her chest-waist-hips are 34-27-34 inches respectively and her dress size is 6 US. She has a slim build and she has long curly black hair. Also, she possesses a pair of marble black eyes.
Social Media: Instagram, Tiktok,Twitter
She is active on Instagram under the username ‘@enukaokumaofficial‘ with more than 3.5k followers. Also, on Twitter, she goes by the name ‘@enukaokuma‘ and has earned over 25.6k followers. Further, she is also available on Facebook ‘Enuka Okuma‘.
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Enuka Okuma's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | July | Tuesday |
| 2025 | July | Wednesday |
| 2026 | July | Thursday |
| 2027 | July | Friday |
| 2028 | July | Sunday |
Enuka Okuma's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | September | Friday |
| 2025 | September | Saturday |
| 2026 | September | Sunday |
| 2027 | September | Monday |
| 2028 | September | Wednesday |
