Mike Ezuruonye
Born (1982-09-21) 21 September 1982
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
OccupationActor

Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982), is a Nigerian actor.[1][2]

Early life and career

Mike is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1982 in Lagos. He attended the Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba and Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos before studying Accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.[3][4] He worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor.[5]

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.[6][7][8] and a nomination for Best Actor in Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards.[9]

Personal life

Mike Ezuruonye married Nkechi Nnorom in November 2010.[10][11] 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.[12] Their wedding was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries. They have two children.[13]

Selected filmography

  • As Complicated (2020)
  • Bitter Rain (2021)
  • Brother Jekwu (2016)
  • Calabash Part 1 & Part 2
  • Critical Decision
  • Dark Listed (2019)
  • Deal Breaker (2021)
  • Desire (2008)
  • Divorce Not Allowed (2018)
  • Daddies Face Off (2021)
  • Endless Passion (2005)
  • Flipped (2021)
  • Keep Me Alive (2008)
  • Lagos Real Fake Life (2018)
  • Occultic Kingdom
  • Precious Secrets (2022)
  • Pregnant Daddy (2023)
  • Ridicule (2023)
  • Ropes of Fate (2010)
  • Shattered (2021)
  • Soul Behaviour (2020)
  • Soul Gigolo (2020)
  • That Other Good Turn (2021)
  • The Assassin
  • The Debt (2021)
  • The Donor (2021)
  • The Duplex (2015)
  • The Tenant
  • To Kill a Ghost (2023)
  • Unforeseen (2005)
  • Unpredictables (2022)
  • Endless Passion (2005)[14]
  • Broken Marriage[15]
  • Beyond Reason
  • Critical Decision
  • Unforeseen (2005)
  • Occultic Kingdom
  • Desire (2008)
  • Ropes of Fate (2010)
  • Keep Me Alive (2008)
  • Unforgivable (2014)[16]
  • Calabash Part 1 & Part 2 (2014)
  • The Duplex (2015)[17]

Awards and nominations

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

  1. ↑ "Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuronye, Becomes Checkers Brand Ambassador". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Mike Ezuruonye". Ibakatv. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Actor Mike Ezuruonye". Take me to Naija. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "AMAA 2008: List of Nominees & Winners at ScreenAfrica.com". Retrieved 17 January 2010.
  7. ↑ Orido, George (4 March 2011). "Mike Ezuruonye: The face of African movie". The Standard. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  8. ↑ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Africa Movie Academy Award. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  9. ↑ Adekunle Adedosu. "Mike Ezuronye, O.C Ukeje, others contest 2015 AMVCA award". Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Meet Mike Ezuruonye's Family: His Wife and the Son they Share". 31 July 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  12. ↑ Black, Henry (24 March 2016). "Mike Ezuruonye set date for white wedding". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  13. ↑ "Meet Actor Mike Ezuruonye and his Son (PHOTOS) | Akpraise.com". akpraise.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  14. ↑ Egbon, Kabat Esosa, Endless Passion (Drama), Mandela Ajah, Franca Brown, Prince Neke Chukwu, Nwaeze Investment, retrieved 8 October 2023
  15. ↑ "MEET The Adorable Wife And Child Of Nollywood Actor, Mike Ezuruonye". www.ghgossip.com. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  16. ↑ Victor Enengedi (14 August 2013). "Mike Ezuoronye makes Yoruba movie debut". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  17. ↑ "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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.