Uzor Arukwe | |
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Born | August 6, 1983 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | actor |
Years active | 2014 –present |
Known for | His role as Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu |
Notable work | A Tribe Called Judah |
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from [[Nkwerre, Imo State|] in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage. [1]
He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. [2] He has a Bachelor of Science Economics, and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University,Uzor came to Calabar after obtaining his first degree where he also got a master's degree in Business Administrations. [3]
The Actor Uzor was born into a family of ten in Lagos State by his parents Mr and Mrs Arukwe. His parents are from Nkwerre, Imo State. He attended elementary school in Lagos because he was a '' Lagos boy''.
Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu. [4] [5] His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition. [6] [7] He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless. [5] [8] [9]
Uzor Arukwe likes to keep his personal life private. However, he is happily married with children but the identity of his wife has not been revealed. [10]
He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards. [9] [8] [11]
For his appearance in the film size 12 and smash, he was nominated twice for the 2020 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award for '' Best Actor in Comedy or Movie''.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Unspoken Truth | Martins | Debut role |
2015 | Fine Girl | Gregory | Alongside Ozzy Agu, Grace-Charis Bassey |
2016 | It's About Your Husband | Fred | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Yemi Blaq |
2017 | Sergeant Tutu | Inspector Sam | Alongside Funny Bone, Tunji Aderibigbe |
In Line | Debo Devi | Alongside Esosa Adah, Elsie Ajokku, Chris Attoh | |
2018 | Kayanmata | Fola | Alongside Fred Amata, Ayo Adesanya Hassan |
2018 | Blood Letters | Chris | Alongside Yvonne Enakhena, Efe Irele |
2018 | Smash | Alongside Bolanle Ninalowo, Funny Bone, Iyabo Ojo | |
2019 | Sugar Rush | Knight | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola Aiyeola |
The Set Up | Pastor Dimeji | Alongside Dakore Akande and Adesua Etomi | |
Boys Will Be Boys | Mike | Alongside Blessing Anietie, Promise Awoke | |
Hire a Woman | Jide | Alongside Nancy Isime and Alexx Ekubo | |
Kpali | Alongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima Okojie | ||
Size 12 | Jide | Alongside Maryjane Bologi, Grace Asuowo, Mary Lazarus | |
Code Wilo | |||
2019 | She is | Pastor Chike | Alongside Chiwetalu Agu, Ime Bishop Umoh |
2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Bankole | Alongside Nancy Isime and Elvina Ibru |
Dear Affy | Kelechi | Alongside Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Ademoye, Seilat Adebowale | |
2020 | Through the Wire | Ehiz | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Agulefo |
2020 | A Thousand Ways to Break a Cheating Man | Tami | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Ray Adeka, Ivy Blessing Agbo |
2020 | Tanwa Savage | Jola | Alongside Segun Arinze, Bimbo Ademoye, Nkechi Blessing |
2021 | Prophetess | Eze-Ego | Alongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole |
Dwindle | Male Saint | Alongside Swanky JKA and Broda Shaggi | |
Progressive Tailors Club | Mazi Chibuzor | Alongside Adesina Adebayo, Alakija Adebayo, Femi Adebayo | |
2021 | Enemy Closer | Owen | Alongside Grace-Charis Bassey, Nini Mbonu |
2021 | Hell's Candidate | Dubem | Alongside Fred Amata, Uche Ben |
2021 | The Blood Covenant | Jite | Alongside Shalewa Ashafa, Tobi Bakre, Akexx Ekubo |
2022 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | Prince Sonny | Alongside Chika Agwuike, Dakore Akande, Violet Akhator |
2022 | Finding Me | Jidenna | Alongside Rita Anyabuwa, Gift Eyimba |
2022 | The Man for the Job | Joseph | Alongside Rita Anwarah, Akintoba Adeoluwa |
2022 | Head Over Bills | Jesse | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Kehinde Adeboyega |
2023 | A Tribe Called Judah | Chigozie Onuaha | Alongside Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson |
2023 | Mercy | Tonye | Alongside Owolusi Abiodun, Charles Born, Blessing Jessica Obazi-Nze |
2023 | Malaika | Alongside Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola | |
2023 | Blood Sister | Alongside Chimamanda Eze, Oge Gabriel, Emeka Madu | |
2023 | Heart Strings | Alongside Okey Jude, Jide Kosoko, Uche Montana | |
2024 | What About Us? | Jaiye | Alongside Folu Storms, Kunle Remi |
2024 | On the Edge | Korede | Alongside Umaru Abudulai, Funso Adeolu, Temitope Aje |
2024 | The Chef | Kwame | Alongside Okoli Mather Chinonye, Angela Eguavoen |
2024 | Wedding Night Blues | Nosa Ezekiel | Alongside Tochi Akparanta, Chijindu Aniakor |
2023 | House Arrest | Chudi | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Adebolu Ola Ezikpe |
2024 | Oma's Truth | Nduka | Alongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah Great |
2024 | On the Edge | Korede | Alongside Umaru Abdulai, Funso Adeolu |
2024 | Just the Two of us | Alongside Uche Montana, Directed by Best Okoduwa |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Oga! Pastor | Deoye Gesinde | Webseries by Ndani TV |
2019-2020 | Unbroken | Nafike Malafa | TV Series |
2021 | Tough Love | TV Series |
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
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2020 | African Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie | Uzor Arukwe - Smash | Nominated | [5] |
Uzor Arukwe - Size 12 | Nominated | ||||
2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Uzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless | Nominated | [9] |
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