As an actor, you should always look for something fresh and different while working in the film industry. Similarly, American actress Megalyn Echikunwoke established herself as a successful actress in the entertainment industry. She stepped on-screen at the age of fifteen, appearing in an episode of The Steve Harvey Show.
Currently, Megalyn is playing the main role of Edie Palmer, who is a former friend of Julia, played by Britanny Snow in the Fox series “Almost Family” that premiered in October 2019. Also, many of her fans are wondering whether the Almost Family actress is married or single. Keeping reading for what we know.
Who is Megalyn Echikunwoke?
Talented and ambitious, Megalyn is one of the highly admired Hollywood actresses. Born in Spokane, Washington, on 28 May 1983, Megalyn’s maiden name is Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke.
Echikunwoke lost her father when she was four years old and raised by her single mother along with her siblings on the Navajo Indian reservation in Chinle, Arizona. Since a young age, she has a passion for acting and started performing in theater production at age 14.
How Did Megalyn Echikunwoke Get Into the Show Business?
Megalyn made her movie debut in 1999 in “Funny Valentines,” in which she played the role of Lauren. Then she appeared on the television screen in a TV series “Syder Games” as Cherish Pardee in 2001. The same year, she starred as Nicole Palmer in the hit series “24.” By the time, she gained massive fans through her roles and even got offered to play in other series and movies.
The actress was cast as the main role of Isabelle Tyler in a science fiction TV series “The 4400” but left after playing 25 episodes. She has a recurring role on TNT’s show “Raising the Bar” and later appeared as a singer in the Leonard Chess biopic “What Do You Love?”
Furthermore, in 2012, Megalyn played the lead role in the legal drama “Made In Jersey” and has co-starred as Megan Shanne along with Steve Zahn and Wynn Everett on ABC’s series “Mind Games.”
Apart from television, she also starred in many movies, including Fix, The Meddler, Chips, Night School, and Late Night. Other than that, the Almost Family actress played the lead role in the web series “Vixen” from 2015 to 2016.
Is Megalyn Echikunwoke Dating Chris Rock?
Yes! Megalyn Echikunwoke is dating Chris Rock. The Mind Games actress went public with her relationship in 2016. Despite having a big age gap, the couple looks perfect. Her boyfriend Chris was previously married to ex-wife Malaak with whom he divorced after a 19-year marriage.
Megalyn and Chris have been together for more than three years. Further, Megalyn Echikunwoke was rumored to be engaged with her boyfriend Chris after wearing what looked like an engagement ring in 2016. However, she denied all the rumors. The actress made it clear that she was not engaged.
The actress has not planned to get married to her partner soon.
How Much is Megalyn Echikunwoke’s Net Worth?
Chris’s girlfriend has been working in the film industry for more than two decades. Over the years, she has accumulated amassed money from her professional career as an actress. She starred in blockbusters and makes a handful of money that increased her net worth.
At the moment, Megalyn Echikunwoke has a whopping net worth of $3 million. On the other hand, Chris Rock’s net worth is $100 million.
How Tall is Megalyn Echikunwoke?
Gorgeous Megalyn has a perfect body figure and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. However, the body measurement of her is not known. As per sources, the 90210 actress wears a 34B size bra.
Is Meganlyn Echikunwoke Active on Social Media?
Chris Rock’s girlfriend has a massive number of followers all over social platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, as well as on Facebook. She keeps updating her followers by posting photos and videos of herself on her social profiles. Her Instagram goes by “@megalyn.”
Did You Know?
- Megalyn Echikunwoke loves singing and traveling to exotic places.
- At the age of four, Megalyn’s father died of liver cancer.
- Megalyn began her career in the acting field by age 15.
- Echikunwoke played the role of Holly in season four of ‘90210.’
- She featured on the covers of many magazines, including Afro Politian Magazine.
Megalyn Echikunwoke Net Worth, Dating, Boyfriend, Bio
Full Name |
Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke
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Famous As | Megalyn Echikunwoke |
Birth Date | Megalyn Ann Echikunwok |
Place | Spokane, Washington |
Age | 36 years old |
Profession | Actress |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Dating | Chris Rock |
Children | No |
Height | 1.69 m |