Erica Nlewedim (born 13 March 1994) is a Nigerian actress, commercial model, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former reality TV star. A graduate in Business Administration from Covenant University, she further honed her craft by studying Acting for Film at London’s Met Film School. She began her modelling career in 2013 as a brand ambassador for Nature’s Gentle Touch, and soon won the Miss Photogenic award at the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant—launching her into high-profile campaigns with brands like Peak Milk, Glo, Jumia, Access Bank, Zaron Cosmetics, and Maltina.

Transitioning smoothly into acting, Erica has starred in numerous Nollywood TV series and films, including Secrets and Scandals, Royal Castle, Poka Messiah, Once Upon a Night, Love, Food and Everything in Between, Made in Heaven, Hire a Woman, Mercy Mercy, and The Wig. Notably, she delivered compelling performances in Devil in Agbada (2021) as well as Bitter Rain (2021), showcasing her acting range and solidifying her position in the industry.

She rose to wide prominence as a contestant on the Big Brother Naija: Lockdown edition, where her charisma and strong presence earned her a massive fanbase (“The Elites”), even though she was eventually disqualified. Erica has also launched the luxury hair brand Beluxia Hair and founded the Erica Nlewedim Foundation, which notably ran the Hunger Heroes campaign in 2019 that fed over 1,000 individuals in Lagos.

A powerful entertainment figure driven by ambition, Erica Nlewedim continues to build her brand across acting, modelling, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, becoming one of Nollywood’s most inspiring talents today.