Mike Ezuruonye
Mike Ezuruonye | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 September 1982 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Nkechi Nnorom(married 2010) |
Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982), is a Nigerian actor.[1][2]
Mike states that he is from a very solid background. he also included that his family is decent and comfortable.[3]
Early life and career
[edit]Mike is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, South-east Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1982 in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. He attended the Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba State in the north-eastern region of Nigeria and Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos State before studying Accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.[4][5] He worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor.[6]
He has featured in several Nollywood movies. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie "The Assassin" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009.[7][8][9] and a nomination for Best Actor in Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Mike Ezuruonye married Nkechi Nnorom in November 2010.[11][12] They had their traditional wedding in May 2010 in Abia State and their white wedding in November 2010 at Folawiyo Bankole Methodist Church in Lagos.[13] Their wedding was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries. They have two children.[14] Mike states that he has been approached by top political parties to join politics but he chooses to take things one after another[15]
Selected filmography
[edit]- As Complicated (2020)
- Bitter Rain (2021) as Nnamdi
- Brother Jekwu (2016) as Brother Jekwu
- Calabash Part 1 & Part 2
- Critical Decision
- Dark Listed (2019)
- Deal Breaker (2021) as Adam
- Desire (2008) as Desmond
- Divorce Not Allowed (2018) as Hycent
- Daddies Face Off (2021)
- Endless Passion (2005) as Kingsley
- Flipped (2021) as Naeto
- Keep Me Alive (2008)
- Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) as Chidi
- Occultic Kingdom
- Precious Secrets (2022)
- Pregnant Daddy (2023) as Oscar
- Ridicule (2023) as Oliver
- Ropes of Fate (2010) as Samuel
- Shattered (2021)
- Soul Behaviour (2020)
- Soul Gigolo (2020)
- That Other Good Turn (2021) as Edwin
- The Assassin
- The Debt (2021)
- The Donor (2021) as Ejiro
- The Duplex (2015) as Emeka
- The Tenant
- To Kill a Ghost (2023) as Dennis
- "Bola's Baggage (2023)
- " She Must Be Obeyed" (2023) as Livinus
- "The Dead" (2023) as Chinedu
- "Pregnant Daddy" (2023) as Oscar
- Unforeseen (2005)
- Unpredictables (2022)
- Endless Passion (2005)[16]
- Broken Marriage[17]
- Beyond Reason
- Critical Decision
- Unforgivable (2014)[18] as Damola
- Calabash Part 1 & Part 2 (2014)
- The Duplex (2015)[19]
- "Living with a Ghost" (2015)
- "Breathless" (2015) as Ben
- " Forbidden Choice" (2014) as Johnson
- Break of Dawn (2024)
- Cramp My Style (2024)
- Heart of a Brother (2024) as Chibunna
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Movie | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Assassin | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2014 | Unforgivable | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2014 | Unforgivable | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2014 | Unforgivable | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2014 | Unforgivable | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2015 | The Tenant | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2016 | Brother Jekwu | Golden Movie Awards |
References
[edit]- ^ "Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuronye, Becomes Checkers Brand Ambassador". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Chioma, Ella (3 October 2020). "Mike Ezuruonye reacts to his arrest in UK for defrauding sugar mummies (Video)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ Ekwuweme, Desmond (19 May 2018). "I HAVE GONE BEYOND NOLLYWOOD - MIKE EZURUONYE". Vanguard.
- ^ "Mike Ezuruonye". Ibakatv. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Actor Mike Ezuruonye". Take me to Naija. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ Kemi Ashefon. "A Fan Wanted Me to Sign on Her Bra — Mike Ezuruonye". Nigeriafilms. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "AMAA 2008: List of Nominees & Winners at ScreenAfrica.com". Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- ^ Orido, George (4 March 2011). "Mike Ezuruonye: The face of African movie". The Standard. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Africa Movie Academy Award. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Adekunle Adedosu. "Mike Ezuronye, O.C Ukeje, others contest 2015 AMVCA award". Nigerian Entertainment Today.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (16 November 2010). "BN Celebrity Weddings: Mike Ezuruonye weds Nkechi 'Keke' Nnorom in grand style – The Exclusive Wedding Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Meet Mike Ezuruonye's Family: His Wife and the Son they Share". 31 July 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Black, Henry (24 March 2016). "Mike Ezuruonye set date for white wedding". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Meet Actor Mike Ezuruonye and his Son (PHOTOS) | Akpraise.com". akpraise.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Ekwuweme, Desmond (19 May 2018). "I HAVE GONE BEYOND NOLLYWOOD - MIKE EZURUONYE". vanguard.
- ^ Egbon, Kabat Esosa, Endless Passion (Drama), Mandela Ajah, Franca Brown, Prince Neke Chukwu, Nwaeze Investment, retrieved 8 October 2023
- ^ "MEET The Adorable Wife And Child Of Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuruonye". www.ghgossip.com. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Victor Enengedi (14 August 2013). "Mike Ezuoronye makes Yoruba movie debut". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "The Duplex: Mike Ezuruonye, Omoni Oboli scamper in House of Horror". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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