Annie Ilonzen, an American actress
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‘Chicago Fire’ Actress Annie Ilonzeh Biography

A native of Grapevine, Texas, Annie Ilonzeh, an American actress paved her way to on-screen prominence a few years after her TV debut in 2007. With a notable role as Maya Ward in General Hospital (2010-11), Ilonzeh did gain film credits, but it was the TV appearances that enlighten her to fame.

The Charlie’s Angels actress appeared in one of the major roles in Chicago Fire (2018-20), having prior recurring works in Arrow, Beauty & the Beast, and Graceland. Indeed, she has an influential TV career success, so probably the same could be her earnings. What about her dating story? Let’s know.

What Is the Nationality Of Annie Ilonzeh?

The Entourage actress was born on August 23, 1983, in Grapevine, Texas, the USA; her birth name is Annie Ngosi Illonzeh. As per IMDB, her father is Christian Osita Ilonzeh, a Nigerian native of Igbo background, while her mother (name undisclosed) is white American.

Annie Ilonzeh with her mother
Annie Ilonzeh with her mother
Image Source: Instagram@annieilonzeh

As for her nationality, Annie Ilonzeh is an American and comes from a mixed ethnic background.

The black-haired beauty with brown eyes is currently in her late 30s; her age is 38 as of 2021. An alluring persona with a slim body, Annie has a height of 5 feet 6.5 inches.

Started From Guest-Cast To Main Role- Why Is Annie Ilonzeh Famous?

For the Peppermint star, the road to prominence was not less than a rollercoaster, but her dedication eventually grabbed her success. The Colleyville Heritage High School alum turned professional in 2007 as a guest cast in How I Met Your Mother. After a few swings in a minor role, she earned the role of Maya Ward in General Hospital (2010-11)– a turning point of her career.

It featured many other TV stars including Chad Duell, Nazanin Boniadi, Brytni Sarpy, among others.

Moreover, she saw on-screen time in the film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2009).

Then, the American actress played the main cast, Kate Prince, in Charlie’s Angels (2011, 8 episodes). Later, she would later go on a spree of recurring roles; in Arrow (2012-14), Switched at Birth (2012-13), Beauty & the Beast (2013-14), Person of Interest, Graceland (2015), and Empire (2016).

Actress Ilonzen as Emily Foster in the TV series Chicago Fire (2018-20)
Actress Ilonzen as Emily Foster in the TV series Chicago Fire (2018-20)

From 2018 to 2020, Annie appeared as Emily Foster in Chicago Fire (42 episodes). Other main casts in the TV series include Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Charlie Barnett & others.

Net Worth In 2021- Income Source & Salary

Throughout her career spanning over 13 years, Annie Ilonzeh worked in more than 30 on-screen projects. For sure, the acting career is the main source of her income. Although she never opened up about her earnings, thanks to acclaimed TV screens, the Chicago Fire actress has $300,000 net worth in 2021.

Allegedly, the Texas-born earned a salary in the 6-digit figure from General Hospital and Chicago Fire. Also, other recurring TV works saw an aid in her earnings.

Reportedly, her 2009 movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief made a box-office collection of $226.4 million. There, she was in a supporting role as Aphrodite Girl. Moreover, she worked in the 2018 film Peppermint, which made $53.9 million and was later released on Netflix in 2020.

As per IMDB, the American actress is set to work on upcoming projects, Fear (2022) and Agent Game. Also, she will appear as the lead in the TV series Staties. Probably, the payroll from these ventures is likely to hike her fortune in the coming days.

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Is Annie Ilonzeh Dating or Married To Husband?

Ilonzeh never has been in an official relationship so far. An avid user of Instagram (@annieilonzeh) with 183K followers, the TV actress shares pictures of her friend and family, but it always barred her love life. Currently, no report on her dating story or boyfriend is out. Moreover, she is not a married woman either.

But it doesn’t tackle out her from dating rumors. Back in 2019, online sources alleged that she was in a relationship with former NBA player and sports analyst Shaquille O’Neal, after being spotted together. However, neither of them confirmed any romance between the two.

Rather, O’ Neal is in a relationship with model Laticia Rolle since 2014.

Moreover, Annie was believed to be in a relationship with Brandon T. Jackson. No surprise, she would get her name linked with her co-stars as well, with Demetrius Shipp Jr. from All Eyez on Me (2017) and Nathan Parsons from General Hospital.

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