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[1] (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage.[2]
He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.[3] He has a Bachelor of Science Economics, and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also has a master's degree in Business Administrations.[4] He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards.[5][6][7]
Career
[edit]Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu.[8][9] His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition.[10][11] 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.[9][6][5]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unspoken Truth | Martins | Debut role |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Just the Two of Us | Alongside Uche Montana, | |
| 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 |
| 2024 | Oma's Truth | Nduka | Alongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah Great |
TV shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oga! Pastor | Deoye Gesinde | Webseries by Ndani TV |
| 2019-2020 | Unbroken | Nafike Malafa | TV Series |
| 2021 | Tough Love | TV Series |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | African Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie | Uzor Arukwe - Smash | Nominated | [9] |
| Uzor Arukwe - Size 12 | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor | Uzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless | Nominated | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Uzor Arukwe: Biography, Education, Age, Net Worth, Movies - CelebrityGists". 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-10-07). "Actors deserve better pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "Uzor Arukwe Biography, Family, Education, Career, and Net Worth". Platinum Post Ng. 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Actors Deserve Better Pay — Uzor Arukwe". Punch Ng. 8 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Edeme, Victoria (2021-09-11). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ a b Ige, Rotimi (2020-03-06). "7th AMVCA: Bimbo Ademoye, Daniel Etim Effiong, Reminisce and other promising stars to watch out for". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ News, Leadership (2024-03-02). "Actor Uzor Arukwe Responds To Criticisms On His Role In 'A Tribe Called Judah'". Retrieved 2024-06-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (2020-01-21). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ a b c Mofijesusewa, Samuel (2020-03-06). "Toyin Abraham, Uzor Arukwe, and Zainab Balogun - The Talented Trio Nominated Twice In An AMVCA Category". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-18). "Pulse List 2019: The top 10 male Nollywood actors of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2021-01-11). "Top 15 Nollywood Actors to Watch Out For in 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
External links
[edit]- Uzor Arukwe at IMDb