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Okey Uzoeshi () is a Nigerian actor and musician. He is known for his roles in Two Brides and a Baby, Blood in the Lagoon, Love and War, Something Wicked and Couple of Days.[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | April 8, 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Something Wicked, Couple of Days, Life of a Nigerian Couple |
Early life and education
editHe was born on April 8, 1983, in Imo State. He attended Birrel Avenue High School for his post primary education and attended Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri for his post-secondary education[5]
Career
editHe started his career as a musician before he ventured into acting where he made his debut in a movie called Fatal Imagination. Since then, he has featured in several family and advocacy movies such as something Wicked, Strain, Couple of Days and others.[3][5]
Award and nominations
editHe has received nominations from the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON), Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA), and the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).[5]
Filmography
edit- Fatal Imagination
- Couple of Days (2016) as Dan
- Life of A Nigerian Couple (2015) as Emeka
- Alan Poza (2013) as Kokori Oshare
- Something Wicked[3] (2017) as Abel
- The Sessions (2020) as Ejiro
- Blood in the Lagoon [1] (2015) as George Dibiya
- Sweet Tomorrow (2008) as Efe
- Battleground (African Magic Series) [5] (2017) as Ola Badmus
- Blood sisters[6] (2022) as Winston
- Two Brides and a Baby (2011)[7] as Maye
References
edit- ^ a b "Nollywood's Generation Next Actors (2)". Punch Newspapers. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (2021-07-27). "Pulse List: 5 Nigerian celebrities who used to be musicians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ a b c izuzu, chibumga (2017-02-15). ""Something Wicked" packs a punch with a satisfying jolting end". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ "Marriage is a partnership ― Okey Uzoeshi". Vanguard News. 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ a b c d Writer, Rita (2021-04-30). "Okey Uzoeshi Biography– Life and Career of The Star". Pearlsnews – Top Entertainment News and Gossip in Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ "Sisters Bound By Blood- Blood Sisters: A Netflix Nigerian Thriller". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Okey Uzoeshi | Actor, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
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