Chisom Oz-Lee

Chisom Oz-lee is a filmmaker, producer, scriptwriter, actress, teacher and nurse. Drawn to acting during her secondary school years, the daughter of the late F.O. Nunobi and Susan Young was born in Enugu, Nigeria,where she attended school studying mathematics and science. In fact, she did so well in math she was dubbed "Miss Hundred" because she never received less than one hundred in her math work. Despite this fact, Chisom joined the Anambra State Volunteers Service where she had the opportunity to learn dance, community and contemporary drama, working with Nollywood pioneers like Sydney Diala. This prompted Chisom to change her curriculum to Eng literature and the Arts. Later, Ozi-lee became an employee of the Anambra State Education Commission where she taught English language and literature to the senior classes. Later on, Chisom moved to America to join her husband, now deceased. As a result of having to care for her ill husband, the newly- wedded Chisom decided to go into the nursing profession, eventually becoming a registered health care professional. Although she is a registered nurse, she is also pursuing a Master Degree in Nursing from one of the New York's prestigious universities. As a registered nurse, Chisom has seen cases that have moved her to tears, especially women who have undergone the age old tradition of female circumcision. These women bear bad scar tissue which makes birth very difficult. She has seen women suffer from urinary tract infections, menstrual complications. The use of unsanitary knives and razor blades during these procedures may aid in the spreading of the HIV/AIDS virus. Being a witness to the physical pain and psychological depression caused by these genital mutilations, Chisom was prompted to write, produce and star in a movie that educates and exposes this dangerous cultural rite of passage entitled "Lost Maiden." She hopes her film, produced by Best Icon Productions, Chisom's production company, will be instrumental in stopping the practice. The talented artist/filmmaker hopes to do more medically related films in future to educate her audience about their bodies and provide needed medical information. Other movies Chisom has appeared in include "In A Stranger's Arms," a story about love, betrayal and disappointment. "Flying Colors," "Menjiva's Death," and "Ojadili" a story about a brave individual who embarks upon a dangerous journey. In 2009, Chisom produced movies titled "Timeless Passion" and "Passionate Heart" starring Ramsey Noah, Des Elliot, Uche Jombo, Monalisa Chinda, Chisom Oz-lee & host of others. To be released in Aug 2010. In 2010 she produced "Unguarded" a blockbuster shot in RED2. Chisom has worked with other top Nollywood artists such as,Omotola Kehinde, Ramsey Noah, uche jombo,Kalu Ikeagwu, Ngozi Ezeonu, Emen Isong, and a host of others.