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Zubby Micheal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Azubuike Michael Egwu Anambra State |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Mass Communication) |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupations | Actor movie producer. |
| Known for | His role in Three Windows. |
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and film producer.[1][2] He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.[4]
He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State.[5] His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.[6][7]
Political career
[edit]On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano.[8][9] He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.[10]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Acting awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (Igbo)[11] | Nominated |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English)[12] | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Achievers Awards | Best Lead Actor of the Year (English)[13] | Nominated | |
| South South Achievers Awards (SSA)[14] | Male Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | South East Entertainment Award | Movie icon of the year | Won |
| City People Movie Awards[15] | Best Actor Of The Year (English) | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Nigerian Entertainment Award[16] | Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) | Nominated |
| City People Movie Awards[citation needed] | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | City People Movie Awards[17] | Best New Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)[18] | Most Promising Act (male) | Nominated |
Other awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation | Best Celebrity Politician of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala)[11] | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards | Nollywood Personality of the Year | Won |
Pictorials
[edit]| Year | Name of Magazine |
|---|---|
| 2019 | A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition)[19] |
Interviews
[edit]| Year | Interview |
|---|---|
| 2021 | KingsPrimeTV [20] |
| 2019 | BBC news Igbo[21] |
| A New Touch of Africa[22] |
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Name | Role | Starring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Owambe Thieves | Cheta | Sola Sobowale, Akin Lewis[23] | |
| 2024 | When Love Strikes | Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola | ||
| 2023 | The Bride Price | Aloysius | Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies | |
| Onyeegwu | Alex | Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo | ||
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Poison | Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande | |
| The Wildflower | Johntana | With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi | ||
| Passport | Terminator | Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji | ||
| 2021 | Bloody Doings | Ugonna | Starring Jerry Amilo | |
| Ponzi | Charles | With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo | ||
| My Village People | Bishop Divine | With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh | ||
| 2020 | Omo ghetto:The Saga | Azaman | Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo | |
| Identical Twins | ||||
| Bad Omen | ||||
| Burial Battle | ||||
| Audio Money | ||||
| Egg of love | ||||
| 2019 | The Return of Dangote | |||
| Our Father's Property | Ebuka | |||
| Dying of Thirst | Uzor | |||
| Blood Feud | Reuben | |||
| Children obey your parents | Azubuike | |||
| Hunchback Princess | Ugo | |||
| Seed of Greatness | Agumba | |||
| A Thousand War | Obidi | |||
| G4 The Money Men | Obinwanne | |||
| Flashback | Chris | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | ||
| Seed of Deception | Chima | |||
| Enemy of Progress | Uzondu | |||
| Shameless Sisters | Starring Lizzy Gold | |||
| Yahoo King | King Ezego | |||
| Boy Makes Money | Uzodimma | |||
| Son of No Man | Nnanna | |||
| The Return of Eze Ndi Ala | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo | ||
| Afraid to Fall | James | |||
| Pains of the Orphan | Prince Chimaobi | |||
| 2018 | Throne of Terror | |||
| Sound of Calamity | Prince Irudike | |||
| Lack of Money | Joshua | |||
| Hunted Bride | Prince Ahamefula | Starring Eve Esin | ||
| Omenka | Prince Obieze Nnoruka | Starring Queen Nwokoye | ||
| Yahoo Shrine | Jide | |||
| Bastard Money | Lazarus | |||
| Made in South | Edozie | |||
| Anayo China | Anayo | |||
| Wasted Authority | Collins | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu | ||
| Youngest Wife | Festus | |||
| The one man squad | Victor | |||
| Mama | Starring Liz Benson | |||
| 2017 | Eze Ndi Ala in America | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo | |
| The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene) | ||||
| Mr Arrogant | Arinze | |||
| The Return | Igwe Ufuma | Starring Chacha Eke | ||
| War for love | Dennis | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | ||
| Ozoemena Ozubulu | Ozoemena | |||
| Adaure, My love | Izunna | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | ||
| Sword of Justice | Prince Ogugua | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu | ||
| 2016 | Family Matters (Akara Ayasago) | Tony | Starring Ebere Okaro | |
| 2015 | 1st Hit | Gallardo | Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu | |
| The Promise | Izu | Starring Chacha Eke | ||
| Abba | Chibueze | Starring Queen Nwokoye | ||
| Okada 50 | Okada 50 | Starring Ebere Okaro | ||
| Compound fools | Ossai | Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele | ||
| My love, my mother's wish | Ikechukwu | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | ||
| Settle Me | Agozie | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu | ||
| The Struggle | Alfred | Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba | ||
| 2013 | Cry of a Witch | Buike | Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi | |
| 2009 | Heavy Heart | Johnson | Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar | |
| 2007 | Blood Apart | Johnpaul | Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka |
References
[edit]- ↑ "I nye Odumeje otito Chukwu, Chukwu eweere gị iwe – Zubby Michael". 22 November 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Zubby Michael: Check out photos of actor's newly completed mansion". Pulse Nigeria. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michzel, in Love With P Square's Little Sister Mary". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ "12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors". Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ Alabi, Temitope (25 November 2019). "Obiano Appoints Actor Zubbby Michael As Special Adviser On Media". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (26 November 2019). "Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal gets political appointment". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Black, Henry (2 February 2022). "Atiku's Daughter, Nana Gives A Plot Of Land To Nolloywood Actor, Zubby Michael". Nigeriafilms. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- 1 2 Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (Igbo)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (English)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nigeria Achievers Awards/NWAA on Instagram: "Nomination Alert!! Dear highly esteemed nominee, this is to formally bring to your notice your nomination in this year's Nigeria Achievers…"". Instagram. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nominnees 2019 – South South Achievers Awards". Retrieved 5 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Reporter (8 September 2018). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [Full List]". City People Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ "Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards". Pulse Nigeria. 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ Blog, Judith Audu (9 June 2014). "Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List..." Judith Audu's Blog. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ Eribake, Akintayo (27 May 2011). "Ini Edo, Yemi Blaq to host BON awards". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ↑ "A New Touch of Africa". A New Touch of Africa. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ↑ "Zubby Michael "I Am Scared of Women" (Prime Talks on Kinsprimetv) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ↑ Gịnị na-afịọ nke Zubby Michael, retrieved 29 December 2019
- ↑ ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael, retrieved 29 December 2019
- ↑ Writer, Guest (18 March 2025). "Why 'Owambe Thieves' is a must-watch". TheCable. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
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