Felix Ugo Omokhodion

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Felix Omokhodion
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Born
Felix Ugo Omokhodion

27 April 1986 (1986-04-27) (age 39)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materLagos State University
Lees Strasberg Film Institute
Occupation(s)Actor, Model and Filmmaker
Years active2006–present
Parents
  • Felix Omokhodion (father)
  • Victoria Obiageli (mother)

Felix Ugo Omokhodion (born 27 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor, model and filmmaker. He is best known for his role in the 2006 Tajudeen Adepetu produced television series One Love, [1] as well as his portrayal of the character Tubosun in the movie Celebrity Marriage, [2] [3] which also co-starred Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O Kanayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham and Roselyn Ngissah, for which he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor Male at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards 2018, which held in the United Kingdom. [4]

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Early life

Omokhodion was born in Lagos Island, Nigeria on 27 April 1986. He was born to a Flight Captain father, Felix Omokhodion from Edo State and his mother Victoria Obiageli Nwughala from Imo State. At the age of three, his parents separated, and he grew up with his mother in a single parent home. He is the first child of his father and the only child of his mother. [5] Omokhodion had his primary school education at M&K Nursery and Primary School, Ojodu Lagos, during which time he had begun to show interest in acting and show business, as he would often act out roles with imaginary cast members, while in school. [6] Omokhodion Studied Computer Science at the Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos and went on to study Method Acting at Lees Strasberg Film Institute Los Angeles, CA. [7]

Career

While at the University, Omokhodion began his modelling career and took part in campaigns for Coca- Cola, Haier Thermocool, MTN, and a few other notable Nigerian brands. [5] He got his first screen role as an extra in a Movie Love In Totality, starring Yomi Black and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. In 2006, Omokhodion attended an audition for a role on a new AIT Television series titled One Love produced by Tajudeen Adepetu and he was cast in his first major role as "Biodun", a role which he went on to play for seven years [7] alongside Tony Umole, Vivian Anani and Joshua Richard.[ citation needed ]

Omokhodion went on to play prominent roles in other television series including The Maze directed by Acho Yusuf, Bella's Place Produced by Deborah Odutayo, Portraits of Passion co-starring Blossom Chukwujekwu, Emerald produced by Dapo Ojo, Thirty Minutes Produced by Dapo Ojo and written by Biodun Stephen, Super Story's Corporate Thieves Produced by Wale Adenuga of WAP TV, EbonyLife's Short Series Madam Sarah's House Produced by Mo Abudu, and NECTAR Produced by Sola Sobowale.[ citation needed ]

In 2016, after a decade of starring predominantly in television series, Omokhodion began starring in full-length feature films, which began with the 2016 movie, The Engagement. [5] He went on to feature in other notable films including the successful Box office hit, Celebrity Marriage. His portrayal of the character James in the movie Things I Hate About You co-starring Jackie Appiah, Calista Okorokwo got him nominated in the category of Best Actor African Movie Collaboration in the 2018 edition of the Ghana Movie Awards. [5] [8]

In February 2020, Omokhodion released his debut feature film production on his newly launched film production company, FPF Productions titled Muddled in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie starred several notable Nigerian actors including Kunle Remi and Belinda Effah and was directed by Best Okoduwa [9]

Awards and recognition

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2015Nigerian Models Achiever AwardsFast Rising Model/Actor of the YearFelix Ugo OmokhodionNominated
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Most Promising Actor for the year [10] Felix OmokhodionNominated
Best New Actor of the YearFelix OmokhodionNominated
Ghana Movie Awards 2018Best Actor African CollaborationFelix Omokhodion (Things I Hate About You)Nominated
Zulu African Film Academy Awards (United Kingdom 2018)Best Supporting Actor - MaleFelix Omokhodion (Celebrity Marriage)Nominated
2019Best of Nollywood (BON) AwardsRevelation of the Year [11] [9] Felix Ugo OmokhodionWon
2022Nigeria Achievers’ AwardsBest Actor of the Year [12] Felix Ugo OmokhodionWon
2023Coal City Film Festival AwardsBest Lead Act [12] Felix Ugo OmokhodionWon

Filmography

Felix Ugo Omokhodion (centre) on the set of Try Again Felix Omokhodion on the set of Try Again.jpg
Felix Ugo Omokhodion (centre) on the set of Try Again

Television series

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2008 - 2012One LoveBiodun(Lead)Kingsley OmoefeLead Role/TV Series produced by Tajudeen Adepetu
2008The MazeBryan(Lead)Achor YusufTV series
2012 - 2015Two Sides Of a CoinEcheDaniel Ademinokan and Damijo Efe YoungSub-Lead/TV Series
2014 - 2016NectarBayoTunde OlaoyeSub-Lead/TV Series
2015Super Story - Corporate ThievesOsasBolaji DawoduSub-Lead/Series
2015Growing OldChris EneajiTV series
2013 - 2015EchoesDickson DzakpasuTV series
2013 - 2015Bella's PlaceJohnsonGreg OdutayoTV series
2015Madam Sarah's HouseDickson DzakpasuEbonyLife TV series
2016Tomorrow is NowTunde OlaoyeDrama series
2016Boiling PointVictor OkpalaLead Role/TV Series
2017Thirty MinutesDapo OjoLead Role/TV Series
2018Holy GrailInnocent ChukwumaTV series
2020 The Anomalous EghosaChinedu OmorieTV series

Feature films

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2016The EngagementUbong BassiLead role
My Love AliveChinedu Ben
Things I Hate About YouJamesPascal Amanfo
2017WomenDesmondChidox
Inner EnemyWilson Chibututu
Strange AffectionJustinUbong Bassey Nya
Secret Safe With MeInnocent Chukwuma (One Soul)
Bad MarketDetectiveSub Lead
Therapist's Therapy
SubterfugeCyril JacksonLead, released under Irokotv
Celebrity MarriageTubosunPascal Amanfo
The QuestDetectiveDimeji Ajibola
The CodeLawyerCyril JacksonLead role
The ChroniclesMbakaCaliph Uzar
The MonitorDoctorIzzy Films
Prodigal DaughtersVictor OkpalaSub Lead
2018Dark ChroniclesCameoBest Okoduwa
Desires and DeceitUche OkerekeSub Lead
Till Mum's Do Us PartUbong Bassey Nya
Dead SilentAnara NnachiLead
Second WomanRichards OmosIboyi DGNSub Lead
House 69Emma AnyakaLead
Lucky Number OneChidox
InferiorSunshine Olawore
Smooth OperatorUbong Bassey Nya
WastedEmma Olabode
Longest DayPrince Iyke Olisa
24hrs to My WeddingEmma Olabode
Because I Loved YouNdifreke Mathew Andy
A Fighting ChanceNonsoBishop NwabunzeSub Lead
ArabellaChinonso Aniebonam
Karen's Flaws
What A Woman WantsSamuelEmma OlabodeLead
AtemaPrince RapporSimi OpeoluwaLead
Secret TwinsEmma AnyakaSub Lead
TruceChuks EjioforLead
UntoldFoa Films
Lisa's CodePaul Igwe
UnfriendlyIzuUche Okereke
Shaded NightFemi Despy AkinsolotuLead
AmoralPaul Igwe
SadeSunshine Olawore
2019IntimacyDesmond
RubyChidox
Random Hearts
Ray of HopeSadiq Sule
A Trap InbetweenUchechi OkerekeCameo
A Step DownwardsAderick MediaSub Lead
Power of VirtueBigstan OkoroLead
EnvisageChinonso Charles
Ocean of tearsSunshine Olawore
Shola's DiariesDeboYinka Sam-AinaSub Lead
HellMaryPaul IgweLead
Killing Victor's WifeVictorEric Aghimien
THORN APARTChuks Ejiofor
Final DestinationIfeanyiSesan Alabi
2020MuddledJordanBest Okoduwa
2021PorbeniMayowa Biodun Stephen
2022Out of ControlTayoEmmanuel Anyaka

References

  1. "Fast rising Nollywood actor Felix Omokhodion blazing in the spotlight!". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. "Celebrity Marriage". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. "Celebrity Marriage Takes on Domestic Violence: The Secrets that Follow Celebrities". XploreNollywood. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  4. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 African Film Awards". ModernGhana. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Five things you didn't know about Nollywood's Felix Ugo Omokhodion". TheNationOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  6. "Nigeria needs stronger institutions for film distribution – Felix Ugo Omokhodion". PunchOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  7. 1 2 "Felix Omokhodion set to launch FPF Productions". PunchOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  8. "2018 Ghana Movie Awards: Full List Of Nominees". Ghbase. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  9. 1 2 Lawal, Boluwatife (16 February 2020). "Felix Ugo Omokhodion Comes Through With Muddled". Independent Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. Ekwueme, Reginald (8 September 2018). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]". City People Online. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  11. Bada, Gboyega (14 December 2019). "Nominees For 2019 BON Awards [FULL LIST]". PulseNG Online. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  12. 1 2 Adebola, Bolatito (22 April 2023). "Omokhodion Wins Best Lead Act At Coal City Film Festival Awards". Daily Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2023.