Nollywood actress Princess Chineke has enlisted in the American Army.

In an unexpected career change, the former beauty queen who competed for her state in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant exchanged her crown for a soldier's uniform.

She is the first Nollywood actress to enlist in the U.S. Army, according to The Nation.

Princess used to be a model for a number of billboards, TV ads, and fashion shows.

Many of Princess Chineke's admirers, who remember her for her compelling on-screen roles, were taken aback by her choice to enlist.

Battleground, Forever in Me, Last Flight to Abuja, Super Story, Papa Ajasco, Tales of Eve, Ada Mbano, To Love a Sister, Amaonyebuoneye, Give it Up, Masters at War, Give it Up, 2broken, Airline Bases, Mmeso, Royal Maid, Professor Johnbull, Ay show skit, and others are some of her works.

However, the actress, who was also a former Miss UNIBEN, has stated that she is passionate about helping her new found nation.

She wrote, “I love the prestige that comes with the American military,” Princess Chineke said. “As a citizen of this great country that has done so much for me, I feel it’s my turn to give back. God bless America.”