Mike Ezuruonye | |
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Born | Lagos, Nigeria | 21 September 1982
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse | Nkechi Nnorom(married 2010) |
Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982), is a Nigerian actor. [1] [2]
Mike states that he is from a very solid background. he also included that his family is decent and comfortable. [3]
Mike is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, South-east Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1982 in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. He attended the Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba State in the north-eastern region of Nigeria and Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos State before studying Accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. [4] [5] He worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor. [6]
He has featured in several Nollywood movies. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie "The Assassin" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009. [7] [8] [9] and a nomination for Best Actor in Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards. [10]
Mike Ezuruonye married Nkechi Nnorom in November 2010. [11] [12] They had their traditional wedding in May 2010 in Abia State and their white wedding in November 2010 at Folawiyo Bankole Methodist Church in Lagos. [13] Their wedding was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries. They have two children. [14] Mike states that he has been approached by top political parties to join politics but he chooses to take things one after another [15]
Year | Movie | Award | Category | Result |
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2009 | The Assassin | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor | Won |
2014 | Unforgivable | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor | |
2014 | Unforgivable | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | |
2014 | Unforgivable | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | |
2014 | Unforgivable | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor | |
2015 | The Tenant | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | |
2016 | Brother Jekwu | Golden Movie Awards |
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