Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, television presenter, entrepreneur and producer.[1]
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Nationality | Ghanaian |
Alma mater | Franklin and Marshall College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, television presenter, model, producer |
Awards | 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards |
Early life
editGavor was born in Ghana.[2] He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.[3]
Career
editGavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana. He began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path.[1] He transitioned into acting in Nollywood movies and is known for the movie Obsession. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions.[4][5]
In 2018, he produced two films and was also won the Best of Nollywood award for best kiss in a movie alongside Odera Olivia Orji.[5][6]
Personal life
editGavor has sparked multiple dating rumors involving Cynthia Nwadiora and Diane Russet. However, Gavor is engaged to his longtime Indian-Austrian girlfriend, Remya. There are rumors that the two got married quietly but neither of them has come out to speak on it.
He is a fitness enthusiast.[7]
Filmography
editFilms
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2014 | Devil in the Detail | Sam | Alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang | [4] |
2015 | A Place Called Happy | Kwame | Directed by Dolapo Adeleke | [8] |
2017 | Obsession | Kamar | Directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick | [9] |
Entangled | Alongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara | [10] | ||
2018 | Chief Daddy | Damilare Kofi Mensah | Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan | [1] |
The Eve | Alongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya | [11] | ||
Pay day | Orlando | Alongside Baaj Adebule, Ame Aiyejina, Bisola Aiyeola | [1] | |
2019 | Sugar Rush | Dan | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola | [4][12] |
Two Weeks in Lagos | Ejikeme | Directed by Kathryn Fasegha | [13] | |
She is | Rowland | Alongside Somkele Iyamah-Idalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu | [14] | |
2020 | Joseph | Kwaku | Also co-produced | [15] |
Crossroads | Diamond Merchant | Directed Seyi Siwoku | ||
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | John | Alongside Nancy Isime, Jide kene Achufisi | [16] | |
2021 | Just in time | Kobena | Alongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku | [17] |
Ponzi | Robert | Alongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson | [18] | |
A lady and her lover | Lover | Alongside Simi Drey | [19] | |
2021 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | Dammy Baggio | Alongside Dakore Akande | [20] |
2022 | Man of God | Pastor ZACH | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11rv185y9b&hl=fr-TG&q=Man+of+God&kgs=74eb1c68d7697cec&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/1&entrypoint=sh/x/kp | |
2022 | Different Strokes | Kamau | Alongside Monalisa Chinda, Jibola Dabo, Femi Faks |
TV shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2015 | 53 Extra | Presenter | [21] | |
2016 | Hush | Tes | alongside RMD | [4] |
2018 | Rumor Has it | Franklin | Webseries by Ndani TV | [1] |
The Mr X Family show | John | Alongside Funlola Aofiyebi | ||
Royal Castle | [22] | |||
2019 | Flat 3B | Niyi | [23] | |
2021 | Mascara | Junior | Adeolu Adefarasin |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Samuel, Mofijesusewa (22 February 2020). "How Ghanaian Actor, Mawuli Gavor Is Winning Over Nollywood". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Okonfua, Odion (22 June 2020). "Pulse List: 7 celebrities you probably didn't know are not Nigerians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Ogidan, Kore (1 September 2019). "Nigerians are my most vocal fans - Mawuli Gavor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (21 January 2020). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b Okanlawon, Taiwo (3 March 2020). "Meet Mawuli Gavor, Nollywood actor Ceec was spotted kissing". PM News. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (28 September 2019). "9 Nollywood fitness enthusiasts you need to know". PM News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "A Place Called Happy". Nollywood Reinvented. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Obsession". Nollywood Reinvented. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Entangled". Nollywood Reinvented. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Akindare, Okunola (15 February 2020). "A Review of Sugar Rush, The Best Nollywood Comedy Film of The Last Decade". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Gists, Nollywood (26 February 2021). "2 Weeks in Lagos: Beverly Naya Denies Dating Mawuli Gavor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "She Is". Nollywood Reinvented. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Small, Kimberley (26 January 2020). "'Joseph' making waves across the world - Lead actor describes 'topsy-turvy' journey to premieres; film listed as an official activity for Ghana's Year of Return". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ TV, BN (4 February 2021). "Watch the Official Trailer for LowlaDee's Film "Just In Time" starring Mawuli Gavor, Pierra Makenan & Stycie Waweru". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (14 March 2021). "Memories of 2016 MMM scheme re-echoed in a new movie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ TV, BN (14 February 2021). "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: Watch "A Lady and Her Lover" starring Mawuli Gavor & Simi Drey". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Chief Daddy is Going for Broke – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (8 August 2017). "Meet the new co-hosts of TV show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (22 January 2018). "Caroline Dajuma returns to Nollywood, stars in new drama series". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ Olatunbosun, Yinka (21 February 2019). "Mystery in New Drama Series, Flat 3B: Stuck(ed)". This Day. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
External links
editMawuli Gavor at IMDb