Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut in the Nigerian movie industry.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 39-year-old expressed gratitude for her journey from an up and coming actress to a celebrated movie star.
She recalled that it all started with the movie, Visa to Hell.
“What a journey it’s been,” she declared.
The mother of one thanked “everyone who gave me a chance, worked with me, partnered with me on projects and most importantly YOU…My true ujlovers”
THANK YOU. With over 200 films as an actor, over 30films as a screenwriter, over 30 films as an executive producer , lately 6films as a director and STILL going!!! I made it this far because of you and we only just began 
Join me in raising a glass 
to #UJ20yearsinNollywood. (We are moving the big celebration to DecemberSince making her debut in 1999, Uche has appeared in over 300 films and produced over 30 movies, as well as directing six.
Thank YOU
— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) July 25, 2019#UJ20YEARSINNOLLYWOOD
Over 200 films as an actor, more than 30films as a scriptwriter, 30 films and counting as an Executive producer, 6 films as a director, still here, still working
I don't take the grace / love for granted
To all true ujlovers l LOVE YOU DEEP. pic.twitter.com/2hDqvgMP7G
Born in Abiriba, Abia State, Uche is a graduate of mathematics and statistics from the University of Calabar and computer programming from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
She is married to Puerto Rican Kenney Rodriguez.
