Nigerian actor
Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor , voice actor , and film producer .[ 1] [ 2]
Early life and education
Ojefua was born in Igueben , Edo State , Nigeria . He completed his primary education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration .[ 3]
Career
Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film The Encounter .[ 4] [ 5]
Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes/Ref.
2014
Up Creek Without a Paddle
Asari Dokubo
Directed by Tarila Thompson , the cast includes; Van Vicker , Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , Beverly Naya , and Michael Ihnow [ 6]
2015
The Banker
Obi
Directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka , other cast include; Belinda Effah , Mbong Amata , Seun Akindele [ 7] [ 8]
The Encounter
General Emeka
Directed by Tolu Ajayi[ 9]
2016
It's Her Day
Omonigho
Directed by Aniedi Anwah and produced by Bovi [ 10] [ 11]
The Arbitration
Chijioke Utah
Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, other casts include; Somkele Iyamah , Ireti Doyle , OC Ukeje and Beverly Naya [ 12] [ 13]
Just Not Married
Ekun
Directed by Uduak Obong Patrick, other casts include; Seun Aflabi, Ijeoma Grace Agu , Stan Nze and Rotimi Salami [ 14]
Suru L'ere
Brume
Directed by Mildred Okwo, other casts include; Kemi Lala Akindoju , Rita Dominic , Seun Ajayi [ 15] [ 16]
Men In Trouble
Nick
Directed by Paul Omoruyi[ 17]
Virgin Bride
Directed by Sobe Charles Umeh [ 18]
Jimi Bendel
D.P.O John
Directed by Ehizojie Ojesebholo[ 19]
2017
Omoye
Reverend Father
Directed by Uche Chukwu, other casts include; Kiki Omeili , Rotimi Salami , Omobola Akinde[ 20] [ 21]
The Women
Chubi Enweuzo
Directed by Blessing Effiom Egbe, other casts include; Rita Dominic , Kate Henshaw , Omoni Oboli , and Femi Branch [ 22]
Bariga Sugar
Soldier
Directed by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, other casts include; Tina Mba , Lucy Ameh , Halima Olarewaju[ 23] [ 24]
Trace
Gebu
Directed by Olu Alvin, other casts include; Blossom Chukwujekwu , Bhaira Mcwizu , and Yvonne Enakhena [ 25] [ 26]
Pursuit
Directed by Fiyin Gambo [ 27]
The Panic Room Encounters
Chief Detective Tare
Directed by Wayde Wonder[ 28]
2018
Oga Bolaji
Omo
Directed by Kayode Kasum , other cast include; Ikponmwosa Gold and Omowumi Dada
Nigerian Prince
Henry
Directed by Faraday Okoro , other cast include; Antonio J Bell, Chinaza Uche , Bimbo Manuel , Tina Mba
2019
The Coffin Salesman
Uwem's Friend
Imoh Umoren [ 29]
Truth & Tidings
Emenike
Directed by Emeka Bishop Nwabunze, other cast include; Frederick Leonard and Rachel Oniga
Three Thieves
Rukevwe's Boss
Directed by Udoka Oyeka , casts include; Angel Unigwe , Shawn Faqua , Enado Odigie , Odunlade Adekola [ 30] [ 31]
Gold Statue
Rambo
Director by Tade Ogidan , other cast include; Gabriel Afolayan , Kunle Remi , Richard Mofe-Damijo , and Sola Sobowale
2020
Son of Mercy
Biggie
Directed by Amen Imasuen, cast include; Alex Ekubo , Linda Osifo and Kelvin Ikeduba
Soft Work
Nonso
Directed by Darasen Richards, cast include; Ik Ogbonna , Alex Ekubo and Shaffy Bello
Dear Bayo
Mugabe
Directed by Imoh Umoren, other cast include; Martha Ehinome and Kelechi Udegbe
2021
Finding Forever
Kene
Directed by Emeka Madu, cast include; Mike Godson and Debby Felix
What Happened at St James
Directed by Marc Adebesin , cast include; Zack Orji , Ken Erics and Chimezie Imo
April Showers
Directed by Richards Omos-Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi , Pere Egbi and Lilian Esoro [ 32]
Country Hard
Dinma's Landlord
Directed by Paul Utomi, other cast include; Theresa Edem , Timini Egbuson and Kehinde Bankole [ 33]
Beautifool
Directed by Richard Omos Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi , Tana Adelana and Kelvin Ikeduba
Collision Course
TARS Commander
Director by Bolanle Austen-Peters , other cast include; Chioma Chukwuka , Daniel Etim Effiong and Zainab Balogun [ 34]
2022
The Hookup
Directed by Uyoyou Adia [ 35] [ 36]
Prayers For Nina
Directed by Kabat Esosa Egbon[ 37]
Inside Life
Directed by Clarence Peters , other cast include Jide Kosoko and Scarlet Gomez
Over Her Dead Body
Rasco
Directed by Sola Osofisan , other cast include; Nse Ikpe-Etim and Binta Ayo Mogaji [ 38]
2023
Fill in Station
Cast include; Elma Mbadiwe [ 39]
The Trade
Ebuka
Directed by Jadesola Osiberu , other cast include; Blossom Chukwujekwu , Angel Unigwe , Shawn Faqua , and Chiwetalu Agu
Badcop
Juma
Directed by Abbey Abimbola , other cast include; Ali Nuhu , Etinosa Idemudia , Allwell Ademola , Geoff Andre Feyaerts
This Is Lagos
Omo Dada
Directed by Kenneth Gyang , other cast include; Mike Afolarin , Gabriel Afolayan , Kate Henshaw , and Enyinna Nwigwe
A Tribe Called Judah
Pluto
Directed by Funke Akindele , Adeoluwa Owu, Edited by Valentine Chukwuma[ 40]
Awards and nominations
Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017 , He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023.[ 41] [ 42] [ 43]
See also
References
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