Zubby Michael
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 movie producer. |
| Known for | His role in Three Windows. |
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer.[1][2] He is known for his role in Three Windows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady.[3] His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.[4]
Life and career
Zubby was born in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in Mass Communication.[5]
He began acting in Yola at a young age.[6] His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Windows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.[7][8]
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.[9][10] He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 fm youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.[citation needed]
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[17] | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | City People Movie Awards[18] | Best New Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)[19] | 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)[20] |
Interviews
| Year | Interview |
|---|---|
| 2021 | KingsPrimeTV [21] |
| 2019 | BBC news Igbo[22] |
| A New Touch of Africa[23] |
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Omoghetto:The Saga | Azaman | |
| 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 |
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.
- ^ "Zubby Michael: 5 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2 February 2016. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Check Out The Full Nominee List Of City People Awards – Gistmania". www.gistmania.com. 7 December 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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