Paul Sambo (born January 27, 1976) is a Nigerian Kannywood and Nollywood actor and Filmmaker.[1]
Paul Sambo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Sambo January 27, 1976 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Filmmaker |
| Known for | King of Boys (2018) Mr. and Mrs. (2012) |
| Spouse |
Lami Daniel (m. 2012) |
Life
editSambo was born in Bauchi State, Nigeria.[1] He had been married to Lami Daniel since March 2012.[2] The couple was reported by TheInfoNG to have welcomed a baby girl into their family on September 17, 2015.[3] He, however, was reported to be in a serious romance with a TV presenter, Juliet Chidinma Mgborukwe, with whom he was featured in a film at the time.[2]
Career
editHe was featured as "Mr. Brown" in Ikechukwu Onyeka's 2012 romantic film, Mr. and Mrs., also featuring Nse Ikpe Etim, Joseph Benjamin, Thelma Okoduwa, Paul Apel.[4]
In 2014, he was featured in Stephanie Okereke's film on VVF titled, Dry, which also starred Nollywood's and starring Liz Benson, American actor, William McNamara and British actor, Darwin Shaw.[5]
He was featured in Kemi Adetiba's 2018 political thriller film, King of Boys, also featuring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Reminisce, Illbliss, Osas Ighodaro, Omoni Oboli, Akin Lewis.[6][7]
He was starred in Kenneth Gyang's political thriller TV Series, Sons of the Caliphate, in which he played the role of "Khalifa".[8][9][10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lahira | Major Dino | TV Series | |
| 2023 | The Plan | Tanko | TV Mini Series | |
| 2022 | Foreigner's God | Ayke | Drama/Fantasy/Mystery | |
| 2021 | King of Boys: The Return of the King | Nurudeen Gobir | Crime / Drama | |
| 2020 | The Good Husband | Ahmed | Drama | |
| 2019 | Love Is Not Just Enough | Actor | Trailer | [11] |
| 2018 - | Sons of the Caliphate | Actor (Khalifa) | Political thriller Television Series | |
| 2018 | King of Boys | Actor (Nurudeen Gobir) | Crime political thriller | |
| 2017 | Too Late | Mr. Gideon | Short | |
| 2016 | Jacob's Mansion | Comedy | ||
| 2015 | Behind the Curtains | Ice | Drama | |
| 2014 | Dry | Actor (Dr. Londi) | Drama | |
| 2012 | Mr. and Mrs. | Actor (Mr. Brown) | Drama/Family/Romance | |
| Ebube | Actor | [12] | ||
| 2011 | Ladies Gang | Kelvin | Drama |
References
edit- ^ a b Nwanne, Chuks (June 23, 2018). "Nollywood star, Paul Sambo, mentors students on careers". Guardian. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "After Crashed Marriage, Soundcity's Presenter, Juliet Mgborukwe Romances Married Actor, Paul Sambo". Nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ O., Paulinus (September 18, 2015). "Sambo And Wife Welcome Baby Girl (See Photos)". TheInfoNG. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mr and Mrs (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ben Murray Bruce, Charles Novia, Charley Boy attend Abuja premiere". Pulse Nigeria. August 17, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (October 22, 2018). "PHOTOS: Nollywood stars storm 'King of Boys' Premiere". Premium Times. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ Emmanuel, Esther (September 4, 2018). "Nollywood Movie 'King Of Boys' To Premiere October 21". The Whistler. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Season finale of Northern political drama to air tonight". Pulse Nigeria. January 5, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Sons of the Caliphate (2018 - )". IMDb. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Sons of the Caliphate". Netflix. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Love Is Not Just Enough". Amazon. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Okwuowulu, Charles (December 2018). "Interrogating Behavior Modifications through Nollywood: The Paradigm of Mercy Johnson's Influence on Fans". International Journal of Integrative Humanism. 10 (2). Department of Classics and Philosophy University of Cape Coast, Ghana: 24. ISBN 9780244732691. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
External links
edit- Paul Sambo on IMDb
- Paul Sambo on Insidenolly
- 2018 Paul Sambo's Movies on Mixtube
- Paul Sambo on Nollywood Reinvented
- Paul Sambo on Flixanda
- Paul Sambo on Nollyland