Kelechi Udegbe

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Kelechi Udegbe
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Udegbe (left) in Ojuju (2014)
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Actor, voice over artist
Notable workOjuju

Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist. [1] He is best known for starring as the lead character in Officer Titus. [2] Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including Behind The Smile, Ojuju , Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo , Horn Free Day and Kpians: The Feast of Souls. [3]

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Education

Kelechi went to a boarding school for His secondary School Education [4]

Career

In 2005 the actor enrolled in the Pencil Film and Television Institute (PEFTI) in Lagos for three months. [5] He was drawn to the performances of Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy etc. [6] He has featured in movies that have enjoyed positive reception and has been nicknamed The Performer. [7]

Awards

Personal life

The actor was involved in a terrible car accident in November 5th 2023. [10] He made it out alive with minor injuries. [11]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2007The FacultyJude
2008SleepwalkerBen
2010Bursting OutDaniel—
2013MisfitOrji
2014Kpians: The Feast of Soulsas Dan MudiaghaLead role
Horn Free Dayas Aloysius—
Ojuju as Emmy
2015Stupid Movieas Aloysius
Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo as Bashar
2016Men in TroubleObinna
2017Love LostTunji
2018Nigerian PrinceOfficer Femi
2019 The Herbert Macaulay Affair [12]
2020The FatherBimbo
2021CordeliaMajor Kawale
2022Man of GodInspector
2023 Orah Haggard-faced guard
2024KM17Officer Risi
2024ShinaJimoh
2024The Hard ConversationsAsher

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a ComedyNominated [13]
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Nominated [14]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor - EnglishWon [15]
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - EnglishWon [16]
2019Nominated [17]
Best Supporting Actor - EnglishNominated
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Won [18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (12 November 2015). "WHY I CAN'T BE CAUGHT IN SCANDALS…ACTOR, KELECHI UDEGBE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Officer Titus is in a Hot Mess! Watch on NdaniTV". BellaNaija . 28 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Kelechi Udegbe Biography". Film Village. Retrieved 18 May 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ↑ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "ACTOR KELECHI UDEGBE SURVIVES GHASTLY CAR ACCIDENT". Channels.
  11. ↑ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "Actor Kelechi Udegbe survives ghastly car accident". Channels.
  12. ↑ Olowoyo, Ganiyah (1 October 2020). "NigeriaAt60: Seven movies that tell Nigeria's history" . Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  13. ↑ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic . 12 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  14. ↑ "AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list". Africa Magic . 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  16. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big" . Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  17. ↑ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  18. ↑ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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