A popular and seasoned child actor, Marcela Aipoh has taken over the world of Nollywood as she was recently crowned the Best Child Actor of Year 2025.
Aipoh who started her acting career at the tender age of 3, has made name for herself in both the Nollywood screen, musical videos and the modelling world.
Having graced the silver screen in renowned films like "She Must Be Obeyed" alongside Funke Akindele, The Return of Domitila, High School Magic, The daughter from the Future, Night Walker, In love with a single mother, Africa Magic 10th Avenue Series, Africa Magic ITURA series and Africa Magic The Yard Series, Aipoh had acted in over sixty movies (60) Movies, and has also featured in skit with Mr. Makaroni, Lasisi Elenu alongside BrainJotter, Oga Amos Code Breaker Series and many more.
Her Manager, Godwin Nwachukwu, speaking with journalists in Lagos, explained that Aipoh had delivered a standout performance in Sambala - Sambala is a film that explored family, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up.
Nwachukwu stated that Aipoh's portrayal of her character was both heartfelt and commanding, making it impossible to take ones' eyes off the screen.
"She depicted traits and characteristics that further portray her as a world class. She exhibited traits such as resilience, determination and bravery", said Nwachukwu.
Speaking on her trademark, the Manager said "What sets Marcela Aipoh apart is her ability to fully immerse herself in her roles. She balances intensity and vulnerability effortlessly, creating characters that feel real and relatable. In ITURA, Marcela Aipoh didn’t just act—she connected deeply with her audience. Her performance has sparked conversations about her potential to take on even bigger roles in the future.
"Her ability to portray complex emotions with ease is what makes her stand out. She has an innate gift for drawing viewers into her world and keeping them invested in her character’s journey. With each role, she continues to prove why she’s one of Nollywood’s most promising young stars".
Nwachukwu added "Marcela Aipoh's performances in African Magic's original series ITURA and The Yard were nothing short of phenomenal. Her ability to convey raw emotions with authenticity and grace captivated audiences. Her ability to consistently deliver powerful performances has solidified her as one of Nollywood’s best kid actors, her confidence and ability to hold her own alongside seasoned actors is a testament to her natural talent. Her on-screen performance endeared her to the heart of many industry watchers as she has also featured in Burna boy Bundle by Bundle musical video, Adekunle Gold 5star musical video, BoySpice nobody musical video, Tomi Owo Bird musical video, Timaya nobody worry nobody musical video, Timaya ft flavour odeshi musical video and lots more.
On her achievements, the Manager explained "Marcela's reign extends beyond entertainment. She currently holds the prestigious titles of Pre-Teen Miss West Africa Nigeria, Ex-Queen of Mini Miss Africa Nigeria 1st Runner-up, Queen Mother of Models Planet Nigeria, and CMC Gladiator of Africa, Face of From me To You series. She is also the Face of Africa Girl, Most Talented Princess Universe, and has earned various accolades, including the Kidpreneur Ambassador Award of the Year 2022, Most Talented Child Speaker Universe, and Super Kid Model Universe.
Award of Most Outspoken/Youngest Actress of the year 2024, Child actor of the year award for the movie she must be obeyed. And Distinct Kids award 2023. This young beauty is also celebrated as the Mini Model of Kidstatt and Star International, proving that her talent knows no bounds.
Marcela has featured in an international jobs such as Wiccan Girl, a Hollywood production shot in Canada and Nigeria, directed by Ambrose Ambrose, a Hollywood movie director based in Canada, Ijele - produced by Wu_production directed by Kayode Kasum.
"Marcela’s success goes beyond just her talent—it’s a win for Nollywood as a whole. She has shown that young actors from Nigeria can compete and excel on a global stage. Her achievement is not only inspiring but also a sign of the industry’s growing reach and influence".
Additionally, her talent as shown in TV commercials for brands such as Dano Milk, Glo, Kuda Bank, Three Crown, Glo, Isol , OlivePay, CustodianBank and she's been a sought-after model for Ari and Zee Clothing.
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