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 (m. 2010) |
Children | 2 |
Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982) is a Nollywood actor. [1]
Ezuruonye is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, South East, Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1982, in Lagos State. Ezuruonye attended the Federal Government College in Wukari, and Archbishop Aggey Memorial School in Lagos State. He studied accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor. [2] [3] [4]
He has featured in several Nollywood movies. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in The Assassin at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, and was also nominated for Best Actor in the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards that same year. [5] [6] [7] [8]
Ezuruonye married Nkechi Nnorom in November 2010. [9] [10] 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. [11] Their wedding was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries. They have two children. [12] [13] Ezuruonye stated in an interview that he came from a very solid background and added that his family was decent and comfortable. He also commented that top political parties had approached him to join politics, but he preferred to step in when he was fully prepared for it. [14]
Year | Movie | Award | Category | Result |
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2009 | The Assassin | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
2014 | Unforgivable | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor | |
Unforgivable | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | ||
Unforgivable | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | ||
Unforgivable | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor | ||
2015 | The Tenant | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | |
2016 | Brother Jekwu | Golden Movie Awards |