Enyinna Nwigwe
Enyinna Nwigwe | |
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Born | September 18, 1982 Ngor Okpala, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Education | Economics,University of Calabar |
Alma mater | University of Calabar |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2005 — present |
Notable work | Games Men Play The Wedding Party 2 |
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe // ⓘ (born September 18, 1982) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in The Wedding Party 2,[1][2] and playing Tamuno in Black November.[3]
Early life and education
Nwigwe was born on September 18, 1982,[4] and raised in Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in economics.[5]
Career
Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting.[6]
His first feature was in a 2004 film, Wheel of Change,[7][8]
In 2012, he joined the cast of
Nwigwe's portrait by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition[13] at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.[14]
Personal life
Nwigwe lives in Lagos, Nigeria.[15] He is a Nigerian Chief.[16]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Wheel of Change | Tony | |
Last Game | Gubabi | ||
2006 | Games Men Play | Attorney | |
The Amazing Grace | Etukudo, Associate Producer | ||
2011 | Black Gold | Tamuno, Co-producer | |
2012 | Turning Point | Steve | |
Black November | Tamuno Alaibe, Associate Producer | ||
2015 | Silver Rain | Bruce | |
Love Struck | Actor | TV movie | |
2016 | Put a Ring on It | Robert | |
Hell or High Water | Actor | Short Film | |
When Love Happens Again | Enyinna | ||
Dinner
|
Adetunde George Jnr. | ||
The Wedding Party | Nonso Onwuka | ||
2017 | Hire A Man | Jeff | |
Red Code | Charles | ||
Atlas | Osas | ||
The Wedding Party 2 | Nonso | ||
2018 | Bound | Elochukwu | |
2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Obinna Omego | |
Cold Feet | Tare | ||
2020 | Dear Affy | Micheal | |
Badamasi | Ibrahim Babangida | ||
2021 | Eagle Wings | Nura Yusuf | |
2021 | The Silent Baron |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Mary Slessor | Prince, Producer | |
2023 | Pyramid Nigeria
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Host | [17] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2015 | Nollywood and African Film Critics Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Black November | Nominated | [18] |
2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | [19] | |
2020 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Badamasi | Nominated | [12] |
Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Dear Affy | Nominated | [20] | |
2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Badamasi | Pending | [21] | |
2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Dear Affy | Pending | [22] |
References
- ^ "The Wedding Party 2": Taking Nollywood Global". The Guardian Life. 17 December 2017.
- ^ "This Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He's Well On His Way". Okay Africa. 26 February 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Enyinna Nwigwe: 10 things you didn't know about "Black November" actor". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "All About Enyinna Nwigwe's Marriage". Dnbstories.com. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe – Daily Media Nigeria". Daily Media Nigeria.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe – Runway model to award-winning actor". Guardian Nigeria. 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Meet Enyinna Nwigwe - The talented and good-looking Nigerian born Nollywood Actor and Producer on an impressive climb to stardom". Talk Media Africa. 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe: Here's everything you need to know about actor's "unusual" character in "Suru L' ere"". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' Premiers on Netflix". Thisday Nigeria.
- ^ "Nigeria's first-ever military movie 'Eagle Wings' premieres in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Filmmaker tells IBB's story in biopic film 'Badamasi: Portrait of a General'". Premium Times Nigeria. 18 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Film on IBB gets AMAA 2020 nominations". News Express Nigeria.
- ^ "Moving Nigerian filmmaking beyond Nollywood". CNN.com. 2 October 2018.
- ^ "Nollywood actor Enyinna's portrait selected for American museum". The Nation Online. 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe talks acting in Borno, not leaving Nigeria for Hollywood". The Cable Lifestyle. 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Nollywood Star, Enyinna Nwigwe, Gets Chieftaincy Title For Philanthropic Activities". The Leadership. 29 May 2022.
- ^ Ebrechi, Kennedy. "Sony Pictures Television Unveils Enyinna Nwigwe As Host For "Pyramid Game Show Nigeria"". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Oprah Winfrey, Vivica Fox, RMD, AY & Others make Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA) Nominees List". Nollywood Observer.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "City People Entertainment Awards 2016: "Suru L"ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (11 September 2021). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
External links
- Enyinna Nwigwe at IMDb