Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage.[1]
Uzor Arukwe | |
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| Born | August 6, 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Known for | His role as Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu |
| Notable work | A Tribe Called Judah |
He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.[2] He has a Bachelor of Science Economics, and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also has a master's degree in Business Administrations.[3] He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards.[4][5]
Career edit
Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but however gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu.[6][7] His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition.[8][9] He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless.[7][5][4]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unspoken Truth | Debut role | |
| 2017 | Sergeant Tutu | Inspector Sam | |
| In Line | Debo Devi | ||
| 2018 | Smash | ||
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | Knight | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola Aiyeola |
| The Set Up | Pastor Dimeji | Alongside Dakore Akande and Adesua Etomi | |
| Hire a Woman | Jide | Alongside Nancy Isime and Alexx Ekubo | |
| Kpali | Alongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima Okojie | ||
| Size 12 | |||
| Code Wilo | |||
| 2019 | She is | Pastor Chike | |
| 2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Bankole | Alongside Nancy Isime and Elvina Ibru |
| Dear Affy | |||
| Tanwa Savage | |||
| 2021 | Prophetess | Eze-Ego | Alongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole |
| Dwindle | Alongside Swanky JKA and Broda Shaggi | ||
| Progressive Tailors Club | |||
| 2021 | The Blood Covenant | ||
| 2022 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | ||
| 2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Chigozie Onuaha |
TV shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oga! Pastor | Deoye Gesinde | Webseries by Ndani TV |
| Unbroken | Nafike |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | African Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie | Uzor Arukwe - Smash | Nominated | [7] |
| Uzor Arukwe - Size 12 | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Uzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless | Nominated | [4] |
References edit
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-10-07). "Actors deserve better pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "Uzor Arukwe Biography, Family, Education, Career, and Net Worth". Platinum Post Ng. 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Actors Deserve Better Pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Ng. 8 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Edeme, Victoria (2021-09-11). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ a b Ige, Rotimi (2020-03-06). "7th AMVCA: Bimbo Ademoye, Daniel Etim Effiong, Reminisce and other promising stars to watch out for". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (2020-01-21). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ a b c Mofijesusewa, Samuel (2020-03-06). "Toyin Abraham, Uzor Arukwe, and Zainab Balogun - The Talented Trio Nominated Twice In An AMVCA Category". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-18). "Pulse List 2019: The top 10 male Nollywood actors of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2021-01-11). "Top 15 Nollywood Actors to Watch Out For in 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
External links edit
- Uzor Arukwe at IMDb
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