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Bryan Okwara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ikenna Bryan Okwara 9 November 1985 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations | Actor, Influencer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Bryan Okwara also known as Ikenna Bryan Okwara ⓘ (born 9 November 1985) is a Nigerian actor of Igbo descent.
Education
[edit]He obtained a degree in International Relations from the Lagos State University, Ojo.[1]
Career
[edit]He started his career as a model and gained grounds in 2007. He is a pageant contestant who won the title of Mr. Nigeria in 2007 and reached the semi-finals in the Mister World 2007 competition.[2][3][4] He debuted as an actor in 2008 when he starred in a movie Heart To Heart which was directed by Remi the CEO of Africa Awake.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Bryan is not married but in February 2020 he welcomed a child with his long-time girlfriend, Marie Miller.[6]
Controversies
[edit]There were speculations that the Ghanaian/Nigerian actress Juliet Ibrahim is the long-lost sister of Bryan. He pressured his parents to get to the root of the matter and share an update when that is achieved.[7]
There were speculations that Bryan was dating internationally recognized Nigerian model Bunmi Ademokoya, but the actor denied the rumors in 2014.[8]
Awards
[edit]- Mr Nigeria (2007)
- Best African Male Model (2010)
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Blind Date | Nick |
| 2023 | Brown Sugar | Olaolu |
| 2023 | Thin Lines | Shadrach |
| 2020 | Ejiro | Silas |
| 2020 | Time to be a Man | |
| 2019 | No Budget | Osagie |
| 2018 | If I Am president | Timi |
| 2018 | The Washerman | Ric |
| 2018 | Crazy People | Guest Appearance |
| 2016 | Entreat | Charles |
| 2016 | Romance is Overrated | |
| 2015 | The MatchMaker | Mike |
| 2015 | In the Music | Chris |
| 2014 | Beauty of the Mind | Pere |
| 2014 | Shattered Romance | Jay |
| 2014 | One Night Stand | |
| 2014 | Finding Love | |
| 2014 | I Think He loves Me | |
| 2013 | Awakening | |
| 2012 | True citizen | |
| 2012 | Weekend Getaway | Moses Inwang |
| 2011 | I'll Take My Chances | Ikechukwu Okereke |
References
[edit]- ↑ Idowu, Hannah (21 May 2022). "Full details of Bryan Okwara's marriage, wife and children". DNB Stories Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ Okundia, Jennifer (17 February 2020). "Mr Nigeria welcomes son with girlfriend". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ↑ "Ikenna Bryan Okwara - Nigeria". Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- ↑ "The Handsome Bryan Okwara". Pulse Nigeria. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ↑ Idowu, Hannah (21 May 2022). "Full details of Bryan Okwara's marriage, wife and children". DNB Stories Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (10 November 2020). "A First Look at Bryan Okwara & Marie Miller's Baby Boy". BellaNaija. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ↑ Idowu, Hannah (21 May 2022). "Full details of Bryan Okwara's marriage, wife and children". DNB Stories Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ Idowu, Hannah (21 May 2022). "Full details of Bryan Okwara's marriage, wife and children". DNB Stories Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Bryan Okwara at IMDb
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