Nigerian actor and film producer
Zubby Micheal
Born Azubuike Michael Egwu
Anambra State
Nationality Nigerian Citizenship Nigerian Education Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alma mater Nnamdi Azikiwe University Occupation(s) Actor Known for His role in Three Windows.
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer .[ 1] [ 2] 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]
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] 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] [ 10]
Awards and nominations
Acting awards
Year
Award
Category
Result
2019
City People Movie Awards
Best Actor of the Year (Igbo)[ 11]
Nominated
City People Movie Awards
Best Actor of the Year (English)[ 12]
Nominated
Nigeria Achievers Awards
Best Lead Actor of the Year (English)[ 13]
Nominated
South South Achievers Awards (SSA)[ 14]
Male Actor of the Year
Nominated
2018
South East Entertainment Award
Movie icon of the year
Won
City People Movie Awards[ 15]
Best Actor Of The Year (English)
Nominated
2015
Nigerian Entertainment Award[ 16]
Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films)
Nominated
City People Movie Awards[citation needed
Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)
Nominated
2014
City People Movie Awards[ 17]
Best New Actor of the Year (English)
Nominated
2011
Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)[ 18]
Most Promising Act (male)
Nominated
Other awards
Year
Award
Category
Result
2020
South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation
Best Celebrity Politician of the Year
Won
2019
City People Movie Awards
Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala)[ 11]
Nominated
2018
The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards
Nollywood Personality of the Year
Won
Pictorials
Year
Name of Magazine
2019
A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition)[ 19]
Interviews
Year
Interview
2021
KingsPrimeTV [ 20]
2019
BBC news Igbo[ 21]
A New Touch of Africa[ 22]
Selected filmography
Year
Name
Role
Starring
2024
When Love Strikes
Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola
2023
The Bride Price
Aloysius
Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies
2023
Onyeegwu
Alex
Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo
2022
Brotherhood
Poison
Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande
2022
The Wildflower
Johntana
With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi
2022
Passport
Terminator
Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji
2021
Bloody Doings
Ugonna
Starring Jerry Amilo
Ponzi
Charles
With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo
My Village People
Bishop Divine
With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos , Nkem Owoh
2020
Omoghetto:The Saga
Azaman
Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo
Identical Twins
Bad Omen
Burial Battle
Audio Money
Egg of love
2019
The Return of Dangote
Our Father's Property
Ebuka
Dying of Thirst
Uzor
Blood Feud
Reuben
Children obey your parents
Azubuike
Hunchback Princess
Ugo
Seed of Greatness
Agumba
A Thousand War
Obidi
G4 The Money Men
Obinwanne
Flashback
Chris
Starring Rachael Okonkwo
Seed of Deception
Chima
Enemy of Progress
Uzondu
Shameless Sisters
Starring Lizzy Gold
Yahoo King
King Ezego
Boy Makes Money
Uzodimma
Son of No Man
Nnanna
The Return of Eze Ndi Ala
Eze
Starring Ken Erics , Rachael Okonkwo
Afraid to Fall
James
Pains of the Orphan
Prince Chimaobi
2018
Throne of Terror
Sound of Calamity
Prince Irudike
Lack of Money
Joshua
Hunted Bride
Prince Ahamefula
Starring Eve Esin
Omenka
Prince Obieze Nnoruka
Starring Queen Nwokoye
Yahoo Shrine
Jide
Bastard Money
Lazarus
Made in South
Edozie
Anayo China
Anayo
Wasted Authority
Collins
Starring Ngozi Ezeonu
Youngest Wife
Festus
The one man squad
Victor
Mama
Starring Liz Benson
2017
Eze Ndi Ala in America
Eze
Starring Ken Erics , Rachael Okonkwo
The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)
Mr Arrogant
Arinze
The Return
Igwe Ufuma
Starring Chacha Eke
War for love
Dennis
Starring Rachael Okonkwo
Ozoemena Ozubulu
Ozoemena
Adaure, My love
Izunna
Starring Rachael Okonkwo
Sword of Justice
Prince Ogugua
Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
2016
Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)
Tony
Starring Ebere Okaro
2015
1st Hit
Gallardo
Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu
The Promise
Izu
Starring Chacha Eke
Abba
Chibueze
Starring Queen Nwokoye
Okada 50
Okada 50
Starring Ebere Okaro
Compound fools
Ossai
Starring Kenneth Okonkwo , Yul Edochie Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele
My love, my mother's wish
Ikechukwu
Starring Rachael Okonkwo
Settle Me
Agozie
Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu
The Struggle
Alfred
Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba
2013
Cry of a Witch
Buike
Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi
2009
Heavy Heart
Johnson
Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar
2007
Blood Apart
Johnpaul
Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka
References
^ "I nye Odumeje otito Chukwu, Chukwu eweere gị iwe – Zubby Michael" . 22 November 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019 .^ "Zubby Michael: Check out photos of actor's newly completed mansion" . Pulse Nigeria . 26 September 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019 .^ "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor" . The Sun Nigeria . 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2019 .^ "Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michzel, in Love With P Square's Little Sister Mary" . Nigerian Voice . Retrieved 12 December 2019 .^ "10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On" . Nigerian Entertainment Today . 25 January 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019 .^ "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor" . The Sun Nigeria . 17 February 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2019 .^ "12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors" . Retrieved 5 May 2019 .^ Alabi, Temitope (25 November 2019). "Obiano Appoints Actor Zubbby Michael As Special Adviser On Media" . Information Nigeria . Retrieved 12 December 2019 . ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (26 November 2019). "Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal gets political appointment" . Daily Post Nigeria . Retrieved 12 December 2019 . ^ Black, Henry (2 February 2022). "Atiku's Daughter, Nana Gives A Plot Of Land To Nolloywood Actor, Zubby Michael" . Nigeriafilms . Retrieved 13 June 2024 . ^ a b Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (Igbo)" . City People Magazine . Retrieved 29 December 2019 . ^ Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "Nomination List for 2019 City People Movie Awards (English)" . City People Magazine . Retrieved 29 December 2019 . ^ "Nigeria Achievers Awards/NWAA on Instagram: "Nomination Alert!! Dear highly esteemed nominee, this is to formally bring to your notice your nomination in this year's Nigeria Achievers…" . Instagram . Retrieved 29 December 2019 .^ "Nominnees 2019 – South South Achievers Awards" . Retrieved 5 May 2019 .^ Reporter (8 September 2018). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [Full List]" . City People Magazine . Retrieved 5 May 2019 . ^ "Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards" . www.pulse.ng . 12 June 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2019 .^ Blog, Judith Audu (9 June 2014). "Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List..." Judith Audu's Blog . Retrieved 5 May 2019 . ^ Eribake, Akintayo (27 May 2011). "Ini Edo, Yemi Blaq to host BON awards" . Vanguard News . Retrieved 5 May 2019 . ^ "A New Touch of Africa" . A New Touch of Africa . Retrieved 29 December 2019 .^ "Zubby Michael "I Am Scared of Women" (Prime Talks on Kinsprimetv) - YouTube" . www.youtube.com . Retrieved 11 February 2021 .^ Gịnị na-afịọ nke Zubby Michael , retrieved 29 December 2019 ^ ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael , retrieved 29 December 2019
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