Uche Nwaezeapu

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Uche Ben Nwaezeapu
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Born
Lagos State
Other namesUche Ben
Occupation(s)Actor
TV host
Film producer
Known forWinner of GUS 6
AwardsBlue Screen Awards [1]

Uche Ben Nwaezeapu, known professionally as Uche Ben, [2] is a Nigerian actor, TV host, and winner of the 2009 Gulder Ultimate Search. [3]

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Early life and education

Born in 1983 in Lagos State, Nigeria, [4] Nwaezeapu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics from Delta State University. [5]

Career

Nwaezeapu won the 2009 Gulder Ultimate search which took place in Omodo Forest of Aagba where he found the Horn of Valour. [6] After his 2009 win, he has featured in films such as The Forbidden Fruit, Clandestine, Sister’s Love.

In 2022, he won the Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Outstanding Nollywood Star Award at the 2022 Blue Screen Awards for his role in Fate’s Scribble. [7]

Filmography

Personal life

In 2018, Nwaezeapu married Lauren Agokei. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Uche Ben honored with Outstanding Nollywood Star Award at the Blue Screen Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2024-07-02). "Uche Ben Nwaezeapu: A Journey of Resilience from Reality TV Stardom to Silver Screen Success". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  3. ↑ Kenechi, Stephen (2021-10-06). "Okagbue, Okike... where are Gulder Ultimate Search past winners?". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  4. ↑ Okoye, Rita (2023-10-20). "Uche Ben: Nollywood producer shines with latest film "Fate's Scribble"". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  5. ↑ "Uche is Gulder Ultimate man!". Vanguard News. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  6. ↑ Morgan, Oluwafemi (2021-12-28). "Showcase: Past winners of the Gulder Ultimate Search". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  7. ↑ "Big winners emerge at the 2022 Blue Screen Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Meeting Forest Whitaker, John Legend changed my life". Businessday NG. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  9. ↑ "Uche Ben takes on vital role in UNFPA's "Sandra's Cross" web series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  10. ↑ Nzotta, Chisimdi (2018-03-30). "It Goes Down In The DM! Ex Gulder Ultimate Search Winner Uche Nwaezeapu Shares How He Met His Wife". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

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