Lilian Esoro

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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro was nominated for best actress in a comedy at [[2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards|2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career==
Esoro's acting career started in 2005 when she was cast by her friend [[Bovi]] to feature in the [[soap opera]] ''Extended Family''. However, she became more notable when she was featured in the television series ''Clinic Matters'' playing Nurse Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In a 2013 list compiled by ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]'', Esoro was listed as one of the top ten best new actresses in the film industry.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Personal life==
Esoro grew up in [[Lagos State]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
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| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
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| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
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| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
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| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
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| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
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| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
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== Awards and nominations ==
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|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Career==
Esoro's acting career started in 2005 when she was cast by her friend [[Bovi]] to feature in the [[soap opera]] ''Extended Family''. However, she became more notable when she was featured in the television series ''Clinic Matters'' playing Nurse Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In a 2013 list compiled by ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]'', Esoro was listed as one of the top ten best new actresses in the film industry.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Personal life==
Esoro grew up in [[Lagos State]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{authority control}}

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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses]]
[[Category:Nigerian television actresses]]
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{{Zwa-a̱lyiat-Sholyia̱|[[Lilian Esoro/Sholyia̱|Sholyia̱]]}}
{{Zwa-a̱lyiat-Ta̱kad|[[Lilian Esoro/Ta̱kad|Ta̱kad]]}}
{{Zwa-a̱lyiat-Tuku|[[Lilian Esoro/Tuku|Tuku]]}}
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{{A̱lyem Maba̱ta̱do|a̱lyem=Maba̱ta̱do}}
{{Databox}}

'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. However, she became more notable when she was featured in the television series ''Clinic Matters'' playing Nurse Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In a 2013 list compiled by ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]'', Esoro was listed as one of the top ten best new actresses in the film industry.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Personal life==
Esoro grew up in [[Lagos State]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses]]
[[Category:Nigerian television actresses]]
[[Category:1982 births]]
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In a 2013 list compiled by ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]'', Esoro was listed as one of the top ten best new actresses in the film industry.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Personal life==
Esoro grew up in [[Lagos State]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyuloot a̱niet na̱ng a̱ ku mun ma̱ lyia 2013 di̱ ''Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard'', Esoro a̱ku tyia gu ma̱ niet swak ba ba̱ nyia nghwughwu a̱guguut hu na̱ng a̱ku fa̱k ma̱ nba a̱ni ma̱ vwuo nyia nnghwughwu a̱guguut na̱.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Personal life==
Esoro grew up in [[Lagos State]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses]]
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyuloot a̱niet na̱ng a̱ ku mun ma̱ lyia 2013 di̱ ''Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard'', Esoro a̱ku tyia gu ma̱ niet swak ba ba̱ nyia nghwughwu a̱guguut hu na̱ng a̱ku fa̱k ma̱ nba a̱ni ma̱ vwuo nyia nnghwughwu a̱guguut na̱.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Nkhang shicet ==
Esoro ku shi ma̱ Lagod Sitet.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

In November 2015, she married [[Ubi Franklin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro release stunning pre-wedding photos - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyuloot a̱niet na̱ng a̱ ku mun ma̱ lyia 2013 di̱ ''Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard'', Esoro a̱ku tyia gu ma̱ niet swak ba ba̱ nyia nghwughwu a̱guguut hu na̱ng a̱ku fa̱k ma̱ nba a̱ni ma̱ vwuo nyia nnghwughwu a̱guguut na̱.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Nkhang shicet ==
Esoro ku shi ma̱ Lagod Sitet.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyia 2015, a̱ku nyeang Ubi Franklin.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro ku ghut ma̱ nghwughwu nyeang ba na na̱ yet a̱sham a̱ni - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; The couple divorced in January 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses]]
[[Category:Nigerian television actresses]]
[[Category:1982 births]]
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyuloot a̱niet na̱ng a̱ ku mun ma̱ lyia 2013 di̱ ''Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard'', Esoro a̱ku tyia gu ma̱ niet swak ba ba̱ nyia nghwughwu a̱guguut hu na̱ng a̱ku fa̱k ma̱ nba a̱ni ma̱ vwuo nyia nnghwughwu a̱guguut na̱.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Nkhang shicet ==
Esoro ku shi ma̱ Lagod Sitet.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; She studied political science at [[University of Abuja]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyia 2015, a̱ku nyeang Ubi Franklin.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro ku ghut ma̱ nghwughwu nyeang ba na na̱ yet a̱sham a̱ni - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; A̱wot ba̱ si ba̱ kau nyeang hu ma̱ zwat jyung ma̱ lyia 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Lagos]]
[[Category:University of Abuja alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses]]
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'''Lilian Esoro''' (byin a̱tuk 8 Zwat tsat 1982 [[Legwon]], [[Naijeriya]]) yet a̱tyu nyia̱ ghwughwu-a̱guguut Naijeriya, swatcet, a̱tyu ghwughwu-a̱guguut a̱pyia̱, ma̱ngand [[A̱tyua̱bwuanng|a̱byii̱k a̱bwuanng]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2022-03-09 |title=Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/lilian-esoro-shares-gorgeous-photos-as-she-clocks-age-40-in-style |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}&lt;/ref&gt; Lilian Esoro ku shyia̱ kup tyok da̱yet a̱kwokwak a̱tyu nyia̱ fim mi̱ kurum bwuon ma̱ [[2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika|2013 A̱lotong shim Nwuan Za̱nang Afi̱rika]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/tag/2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Winners | access-date=22 March 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | title=AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners | date=10 March 2013 | access-date=22 March 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043412/http://jaguda.com/2013/03/09/all-the-winners-from-the-2013-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards/ | url-status=dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;

== Ta̱m ==
Esoro's tsa ta̱m maat nggu mi̱ a̱lyia̱ 2005 nang gu ku nyia̱ mbwak a̱kpa̱dang nggu [[Bovi]] gu shyia̱ mi̱ soap opera wu ''Extended Family''. Ma̱ng a̱nyia̱, a̱ si̱ shyia̱ yong kpa̱sai nswak nang á̱ ku ntyai mi a̱ka̱cak ghwughwu-a̱guguut na ''Clinic Matters'' a̱si yong da̱yet not Abigail.&lt;ref name=&quot;nation&quot;&gt;{{Cite news|last=Ayinla-Olasunkanmi|first=Dupe|date=5 April 2014|title=Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/acting-opened-doors-nollywood-star-lilian-esoro-2/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 November 2018|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile of Nollywood Actress Lilian Esoro Franklin|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofile-of-nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-franklin/|website=Dailymedia.com.ng|date=8 February 2023 |publisher=Daily Media Nigeria}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyuloot a̱niet na̱ng a̱ ku mun ma̱ lyia 2013 di̱ ''Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard'', Esoro a̱ku tyia gu ma̱ niet swak ba ba̱ nyia nghwughwu a̱guguut hu na̱ng a̱ku fa̱k ma̱ nba a̱ni ma̱ vwuo nyia nnghwughwu a̱guguut na̱.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/10-new-hot-babes-to-watch-out-in-nollywood/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood  |date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=4 November 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;

==Nkhang shicet ==
Esoro ku shi ma̱ Lagod Sitet.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/i-can-never-date-any-of-my-colleagues-lilian-esoro/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| title=I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro | date=8 March 2013 | access-date=19 May 2014|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}&lt;/ref&gt; a̱ku nyia fa̱ng gu hu di meam kwai nfwuo a̱niet ma̱ University si Abuja.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |title=My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151227/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/my-mood-dictates-my-style-lilian-esoro/ |archive-date=19 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |title=Lilian Esoro mini Biography |publisher=afrinolly.com |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519151851/http://m.afrinolly.com/movieActors.php?movieCelebDetails=286 |archive-date=19 May 2014 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

Ma̱ lyia 2015, a̱ku nyeang Ubi Franklin.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title=Iyanya&amp;#039;s Manager, Ubi Franklin &amp; Lilian Esoro ku ghut ma̱ nghwughwu nyeang ba na na̱ yet a̱sham a̱ni - TheNews.NG | url=https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223111539/https://thenews.ng/entertainment/iyanyas-manager-ubi-franklin-lilian-esoro-release-stunning-pre-wedding-photos/ | archive-date=23 February 2016 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2019-07-09 |title=Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce |url=https://guardian.ng/life/court-rejects-ubi-franklin-and-lilian-esoros-divorce/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-31 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; A̱wot ba̱ si ba̱ kau nyeang hu ma̱ zwat jyung ma̱ lyia 2020.

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2013 || ''Strive '' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''I Voted Now Wetin'' || Amaka
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''The Next Door Neighbour'' || 
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Secret Room]]'' || Edna Ojei
|-
| 2015 || ''Fool's Paradise'' || Mildred
|-
| 2015 || ''The Real Deal'' || 
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Couple of Days]]'' || Cynthia
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Meet the In-Laws (2017 film)|Meet the In-Laws]]'' || Ifeanyi
|-
| 2018 || ''A Lot Like Love'' || Jasmine
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons]]'' || Mrs Anyanwu
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Jumbled]]'' || Adaeze
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Alter Date]]'' || 
|-
| 2020 || ''Divorce'' || Amaka
|-
| 2020 || ''All Shades of Girls'' || Edwin
|-
| 2021 || ''April Showers'' || Linda
|-
| 2022 || ''The Meddler'' || Bankole's Wife
|-
| 2022 || ''Her'' || Mrs. Thompson
|-
| 2023 || ''Different Strokes'' || Onyinye
|-
| 2023 || ''The Special Assistant'' || Vanessa
|-
| 2024 || ''Casa De Novia'' || Ezinne
|}

===Television===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Extended Family'' || Freida  ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]'' ||   ||&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=2021-08-07 |title=Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother |url=https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-lilian-esoro-loses-mother/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''Clinic Matters'' || Nurse Abigail  ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || ''[[Taste of Love (Nigerian TV series)|Taste of Love]]'' ||   ||
|-
| {{When|date=September 2025}} || [[Colour of deceits]] ||   ||
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2013
| [[AMVCA|Africa Movies Viewers' Choice]]
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|{{Nom}}
|&lt;ref name=&quot;Okonofua 2022&quot;&gt;{{Cite news | last=Okonofua | first=Odion | title=Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=March 9, 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/lilian-esoro-releases-stunning-photos-to-celebrate-40th-birthday/dyhn8pv | access-date=July 31, 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nom}}
|&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4 |access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

==See also==
*[[List of Nigerian actors]]

==References==
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