Zubby Michael

Last updated
Zubby Micheal
Born
Azubuike Michael Egwu

Anambra State
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationMass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation(s)Actor
movie producer.
Known forHis role in Three Windows.

Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer. [1] [2] He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role. [3]

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Life and career

Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication. [4]

He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State. [5] His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films. [6] [7]

Political career

On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano. [8] [9] He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State. [10]

Awards and nominations

Acting awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2019City People Movie AwardsBest Actor of the Year (Igbo) [11] Nominated
City People Movie AwardsBest Actor of the Year (English) [12] Nominated
Nigeria Achievers AwardsBest Lead Actor of the Year (English) [13] Nominated
South South Achievers Awards (SSA) [14] Male Actor of the YearNominated
2018South East Entertainment AwardMovie icon of the yearWon
City People Movie Awards [15] Best Actor Of The Year (English)Nominated
2015Nigerian Entertainment Award [16] Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)Nominated
City People Movie Awards[ citation needed ]Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)Nominated
2014City People Movie Awards [17] Best New Actor of the Year (English)Nominated
2011Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) [18] Most Promising Act (male)Nominated

Other awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2020South-East Beauty Pageant OrganisationBest Celebrity Politician of the YearWon
2019City People Movie AwardsBest Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) [11] Nominated
2018The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers AwardsNollywood Personality of the YearWon

Pictorials

YearName of Magazine
2019A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition) [19]

Interviews

YearInterview
2021KingsPrimeTV [20]
2019BBC news Igbo [21]
A New Touch of Africa [22]

Selected filmography

YearNameRoleStarring
2024 When Love Strikes Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola
2023The Bride PriceAloysiusAkinola Akano, Adebayo Davies
2022BrotherhoodPoisonMercy Aigbe, Roland Akande
The WildflowerJohntanaWith Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi
2021Bloody DoingsUgonnaStarring Jerry Amilo
PonziCharlesWith Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo
My Village PeopleBishop DivineWith Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh
2020Omoghetto:The SagaAzamanMercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo
Identical Twins
Bad Omen
Burial Battle
Audio Money
Egg of love
2019The Return of Dangote
Our Father's PropertyEbuka
Dying of ThirstUzor
Blood FeudReuben
Children obey your parentsAzubuike
Hunchback PrincessUgo
Seed of GreatnessAgumba
A Thousand WarObidi
G4 The Money MenObinwanne
FlashbackChrisStarring Rachael Okonkwo
Seed of DeceptionChima
Enemy of ProgressUzondu
Shameless SistersStarring Lizzy Gold
Yahoo KingKing Ezego
Boy Makes MoneyUzodimma
Son of No ManNnanna
The Return of Eze Ndi AlaEzeStarring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
Afraid to FallJames
Pains of the OrphanPrince Chimaobi
2018Throne of Terror
Sound of CalamityPrince Irudike
Lack of MoneyJoshua
Hunted BridePrince AhamefulaStarring Eve Esin
OmenkaPrince Obieze NnorukaStarring Queen Nwokoye
Yahoo ShrineJide
Bastard MoneyLazarus
Made in SouthEdozie
Anayo ChinaAnayo
Wasted AuthorityCollinsStarring Ngozi Ezeonu
Youngest WifeFestus
The one man squadVictor
MamaStarring Liz Benson
2017Eze Ndi Ala in AmericaEzeStarring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo
The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)
Mr ArrogantArinze
The ReturnIgwe UfumaStarring Chacha Eke
War for loveDennisStarring Rachael Okonkwo
Ozoemena OzubuluOzoemena
Adaure, My loveIzunnaStarring Rachael Okonkwo
Sword of JusticePrince OguguaStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
2016Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)TonyStarring Ebere Okaro
20151st HitGallardoStarring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu
The PromiseIzuStarring Chacha Eke
AbbaChibuezeStarring Queen Nwokoye
Okada 50Okada 50Starring Ebere Okaro
Compound foolsOssaiStarring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie
Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele
My love, my mother's wishIkechukwuStarring Rachael Okonkwo
Settle MeAgozieStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
The StruggleAlfredStarring Kelvin Books Ikeduba
2013Cry of a WitchBuikeChiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi
2009Heavy HeartJohnsonPascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar
2007Blood ApartJohnpaulPat Asore, Oge Chukwuka

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