Ruth Kadiri (born 24 March 1988 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer. She grew up partly in Lagos and is the first of two children. She studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos and Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology.

She joined Nollywood professionally with the film “Boys Cot” and has since featured in over 100 movies. Ruth is also known for her strong writing career, contributing scripts to films like Matters Arising, Heart of a Fighter, and First Class. As a producer, she has created several films including Memory Lane and Somebody Lied. Her talent has earned her industry recognition, including an award for Actress of the Year in 2015.

Ruth is married (privately since 2018) and is a mother of two daughters born in 2019 and 2022. She continues to be one of Nollywood’s most consistent and influential female filmmakers—balancing acting, writing, and production with a reputation for discipline and creative control.