Stan Nze

Stan Nze
Born	Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (1989-05-15) May 15, 1989 (age 36)
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2009 - present
Known for	Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Awards	AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama

Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born May 15,1989 ^[1] and known professionally as Stan Nze) is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake. ^[2] Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake. ^[3]

Biography

Stan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. ^[4] He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation. ^[2]

He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named Private Sector and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie named Murder At Prime Suites where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder. ^[2]

Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021. ^[2]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
2013	Murder at Prime Suites	Adolf	First film role	[5]
2015	Bad Drop	Oreva	He also served as a producer	[6]
2016	Just Not Married	Duke Nyamma		[7]
2017	Omoye	Peter		[8]
2018	Fit Fam	Iyke
2019	The Recipient	Kamsi	With Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye, Mary Lazarus
	City of Bastards
2020	Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story	Ahanna	With Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin, Efa Iwara	[9]
2021	Prophetess	Buntus	With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedieji	[10]
	Bitter Rain	Ebuka	With Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye	[11]
	Charge and Bail	Dotun Adebutu	With Femi Adebayo, Tunji Aderibigbe, Shammah Agah	[12]
2021	Aki and Pawpaw	Donald	With Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Chioma Okafor	[13]
2022	Hey You (2022 film)	Chiboy	With John Promise Adurable, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rita Anwarah
2022	The Care Giver	Daniel	With Blossom Chukwujekwu, Moses Godwin, Sandra Nwabude
2023	A Weekend to Forget	Tito	With Daniel Etim Effiong, Ini Dima Okojie, Uche Montana
	Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story	Áfàméfùnà	With Jide Kene Achufusi, Segun Arinze
	Love Unbroken	Tom	With Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Paschaline Alex
2024	Iron Bar	Iron Bar	with Segun Arinze, Mary Lazarus, Khing Bassey
2024	House of Ga'a	Nupe Commander	with Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele
2024	Troublous Weekend	Jason	with Kenechukwu Ezeh, Crystabel Goddy
2024	Everybody Loves Jenifa	Lobster	with Funke Akindele and Nancy Isime

TV shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
2009	Private Sector			[2]
	Tinsel	Ohakanu		[14]
2016-17	This Is It	Sam		[15]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref
2016	Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA)	Best Lead Actor	Just Not Married	Nominated	[16]
2019	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Supporting Actor –English	Thick Skinned	Nominated	[17]
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo	Ishi Anyaocha	Nominated	[18]
2021	City People Movie Awards	Best Actor	Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story	Won	[19]
	Best of Nollywood Awards			Won	[20]
		Best Kiss in a Movie		Nominated	[3]
2022	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor in A Drama		Won	[3]

References

1. "IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
2. "Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
3. "Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
4. Oguntayo, Femi (2021-01-30). "9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
5. "Movie 'Murder at Prime Suites' Out On DVD". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
6. "Must watch movie of the year to be premiered this June". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
7. "Meet cast in new character posters". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
8. "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard News. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
9. "Osas Ighodaro, Efa Iwara, Stan Nze to star in 'Rattle Snake' remake directed by Ramsey Nouah". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
10. "Niyi Akinmolayan's Mighty Prophetess". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
11. "Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
12. "INKBLOT production releases trailer for high anticipated blockbuster, charge and bail". Vanguard News. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
13. "'Aki and Pawpaw' remake rakes in N30 million in first week – P.M. News" . Retrieved 2022-07-29.
14. "17 actors you may have forgotten were on "Tinsel"". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
15. "Top 5 TV and web series of the year". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
16. "ZAFAA 2016: Ini Edo, Eniola Badmus, Stan Nze and more make nomination list". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
17. Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
18. Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category" . Retrieved 2021-10-11.
19. "OLAIDE ALMAROOF, ANIKE AMI, STAN NZE, others win in grand style at the 2021 City People Movies Award". Vanguard News. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
20. "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.

External links

Stan Nze at IMDb