Nosa Rex | |
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Born | Nosa Rex Okunzuwa |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Other names | Baba Rex |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | Ambrose Alli University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, movie producer, content creator |
Years active | 2010–present |
Notable work | Jenifa's Diary |
Children | 2 |
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, known by his stage name Nosa Rex and also as Baba Rex,[1] is a Nigerian film and TV actor and film producer.[2]
Early life and education
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa was born in Benin City, Edo State, and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma in 2009.[3][4][5]
Film career
He started working as an actor in 2010 after completing his national service.[4] His first movie appearance was in Gazza Treasure by Derek Osonwa.[3][5][6] In addition to film work, he played Terwase in the TV series Jenifa's Diary created by Funke Akindele.[7]
Production
He is CEO of the film production house Big Things Development.[4]
Other work
Okunzuwa also has a clothing line and is an automobile dealer; he assists his wife with her food business.[4] In 2020 he became a brand ambassador for the aphrodisiac Mydsiac.[6]
Personal life
Okunzuwa was married to Deborah Raphael Nwokocha on 22 August 2015;[8][9] they have a daughter and a son.[1]
Filmography
- Gazza Treasure (2010)
- Princess Natasha (2015)
- Joy of Natasha (2015)
- Agwonma (2015)
- Drum of Death (2016)
- My Best Friends Wedding (2016)[5]
- Rise of the Titan (2017)
- Omuwa (2017)
- Eyes of the Kingdom (2017)
- My Love and I (2017)
- My Own Sweat (2017)
- Nneka my Princess (2017)
- The Road Not Taken (2017)
- Perfect (2017)[6]
- My Only Inheritance (2017)
- Help that Kill (2017)
- God of Elijah (2017)
- We Meet Again (2017)
- Bread of Sorrow (2017)
- Caro, the Iron Bender (2017)[4]
- Lagos Real Fake Life (2018)[6]
- Inherited Cursed (2018)
- Feel My Heart (2018)
- Pains of Royalty (2018)
- The Right Time (2018)
- A Fight to Live 1 (2018)
- Not My Throne (2018)
- Unknown Damage (2018)
- Wrong Choice (2018)
- Evil Mindset (2018)
- Strength of Love (2018)
- Odida Kingdom (2018)
- Onitsha Housewife (2018)
- Tears of Vengeance (2018)
- Family Commander (2018)
- Dooshima' (2018)
- Onaedo Kingdom (2018)
- The Mortal Bride (2019)
- In Love with my Family Cook (2019)
- Royal Ambition (2019)
- Oath from Birth (2019)
- Your Dream Girl (2019)
- Royal Sin (2019)
- Family Deliverance (2019)
- Tears of a Super Rich Bachelor (2019)[6]
- Sacred Twist (2019)
- Rags to Robe (2019)[6]
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)
- Maduka Daughters (2020)
- Love Upon the Hills (2020)
- Crisis in London (2020)
- Breaking Chains (2020)
- The Hostage (2020)
- Family Business (2020)
- The Broken King (2020)[5]
- Agony of a Widow (2020)
- The Signs of Misfortune (2020)
- The Prisoners (2020)
- The Brothers (2020)
- Greater Than Love (2020)
- Our Lying Husbands (2020)
- Her Bride Price (2020)
- Kiss of Betrayal (2020)
- Priority of Love (2020)
- Quarantine Husbands (2020)
- The Brothers (2020)
- Nosa, The Preacher Man (2020)
- Professional Chefs (2020)
- Seasonal Love (2021)
- Who Would Be My Chosen Bride (2021)
- From Prince to a Local Driver (2021)
- The Gatekeeper and the Beautiful Ghost (2021)
- Nosa. the Village Town Crier (2021)
- From Prince to a Local Driver (2021)
- A Tribe Called Judah (2023)
Television series
- Jenifa's Diary (2015)
- From Poor to Billionaire (2021)
- Benefit Boys (2021)
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor of the Year (English)[6][10] | Won |
2017 | City People Movie Awards | Best Upcoming Actor of the Year (English)[11] | Nominated |
2018 | City People Movie Awards | Best Upcoming Actor of the Year (English)[12] | Nominated |
See also
References
- 1 2 Thandiubani (20 April 2021). "Nollywood Actor, Nosa Rex Buys A Car For His Wife". tori.ng. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Ethel, Chidubem (22 August 2022). "Actor, Nosa Rex, celebrates seventh wedding anniversary, acquires mansion". Daily Trust. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- 1 2 "5 things you should know about Nollywood actor". pulse.ng. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Tope Omogbolagun (10 October 2020). "Before stardom with ...Nosa Rex". Punch Nigeria (interview). Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "nosa rex". nlist.ng. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Nollywood actors become Mydsiac Brand Ambassadors". Vanguard Nigeria. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Kumashe Yaakugh (1 July 2020). "Abuse allegations: Actor Nosa Rex defends Funke Akindele". legit.ng. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ "Nosa Rex, Mike Godson Look Dappy Hot In Wedding Suit". nigeriafilms.com. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Timilehin Ajagunna (14 April 2016). "Nollywood actor, Nosa Rex and friends escape death in auto accident". thenet.ng. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ "2013 City People Entertainment Awards: First Photos & Full List of Winners". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ↑ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ↑ "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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