IK Ogbonna | |
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 IK Ogbonna | |
| Born | January 11,1984. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, TV personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Sonia Morales(married 2015) |
Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was born 11th January 1984.He is a Director, Model and TV Personality. [1] He was in the movie Playing Safe alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo. [2]
Ik obtained his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, where He attained His First Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate respectively. [3] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Jos in Plateau State. [4]
The Actor bags Doctorate Degree of Arts in Leadership and Development from Institut Supérieur De Management et de Technologie (ISMT). [5] [6]
Ogbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time. [7] While in secondary school he won the Milo Awards for Fine Arts [8]
His debut in the film industry started in 2013 when he starred in Love Lorn. [9]
He is currently a Judge at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt show. [10] [11]
The Actor says He doesn't know how to ask a Woman out. His relationships starts with friendships. [12] He was once married to Sonia Morales [13] and they have a son, Ace Ogbonna. [14] [15] Additionally, he has a daughter named Makayla from a previous relationship. [16]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Outstanding Actor at the Abuja | Nominated | [18] |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [19] |
| 2018 | City People Movie Award | Best Actor of the Year | Nominated | [18] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [20] | |
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Won |
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