11/10/2026
Over 300 home videos. More than three decades of storytelling. A legacy that reaches beyond the screen.
Veteran thespian Gloria Anozie-Young has devoted over 30 years to bringing stories to life through film, stage, radio and television. An actor, broadcaster, presenter, producer and master of ceremonies, she has built a career defined by versatility and dedication.
She rose to prominence in Glamour Girls in 1992 and has since appeared in over 300 Nigerian home videos, 18 cinema movies, six international films, including *
Half of a Yellow Sun, 30 stage performances and numerous radio plays.*
Her storytelling journey began in journalism. She studied Mass Communication at El Centro College in Dallas, Texas, earned a Journalism qualification from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, and worked as a reporter and writer with Daily Times and Classique Magazine before transitioning into acting.
Beyond the screen, Gloria produced and presented Chatting with Gloria on Eko FM, Pandora’s Box on Max FM and Gloria’s Lounge on Kiss FM. She also co-presented *Ladies Lounge* on Mainland Radio and delivered the noon news on Bisi Olatilo TV for two years.
Her commitment to others is equally significant. She mentors aspiring adult and teenage actors, advocates for women and children, and serves as an executive director of The Isoken Nwabunka Foundation, supporting mentorship for the girl child. Through leadership roles in the Catholic Women Organisation, she has also devoted her time and talents to faith and community service.
A wife and mother, Gloria is married to fellow veteran actor Norbert Young.
Today, Women of Rubies celebrates Gloria Anozie-Young, a woman whose artistry, mentorship and service continue to inspire across generations.
Which of her performances has stayed with you?