Enyinna Nwigwe
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Enyinna Nwigwe | |
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| Born | Ngor Okpala, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005 –present |
Enyinna Nwigwe is a Nigerian Actor, Producer, and Creative 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 and raised in Ngor Okpala, in Imo State to Nigerian parents. He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in Economics.[4]
Career
Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting.[5]
His first feature was in a 2004 film, Wheel of Change[6] after which he went on to work alongside some of the most respected producers and directors in Africa and across the globe.[7]
In 2012, he joined the cast of Black November opposite actors Kim Basinger, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in South African movie, All About Love which won best film Southern Africa at the AMVCA. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of “Obinna Omego” in the remake of Nigerian Classic, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,[8] and more recently, played the role of Nura Yusuf in Nigeria's first military-based film, Eagle Wings.[9] Nwigwe also led a stellar cast in a soon to be released Badamasi, a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria.[10] He got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination by Africa Movie Academy Awards, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in the film.[11]
In recognition of his work, Nwigwe‘s portrait photograph by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition[12] at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art,[13] situated at the National Mall of the United States capital, Washington DC.
Personal life
Nwigwe lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is passionate about cooking, fitness and enjoys playing tennis.[14]
Awards and nominations
In 2015, Nwigwe was nominated for a Nollywood and African Film Critics Award, also known as the African Oscars, for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Black November.[15]
In 2016, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Eagle Wings | Nura Yusuf |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mary Slessor | Prince, Producer |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [17] |
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Pending | [18] |
References
- ^ "The Wedding Party 2": Taking Nollywood Global". The Guardian Life.
- ^ "This Nollywood Star Is On a Mission to Become a Master Actor—and He's Well On His Way". Okay Africa.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Enyinna Nwigwe: 10 things you didn"t know about "Black November" actor". Retrieved 2017-07-04.
- ^ "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe – Daily Media Nigeria". Daily Media Nigeria.
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe – Runway model to award-winning actor". Guardian Nigeria.
- ^ "Meet Enyinna Nwigwe - The talented and good-looking Nigerian born Nollywood Actor and Producer on an impressive climb to stardom". Talk Media Africa.
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe: Here"s everything you need to know about actor"s "unusual" character in "Suru L" ere"". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ "'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free' Premiers on Netflix". Thisday Nigeria.
- ^ "Nigeria's first-ever military movie 'Eagle Wings' premieres in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria.
- ^ "Filmmaker tells IBB's story in biopic film 'Badamasi: Portrait of a General'". Premium Times Nigeria.
- ^ "Film on IBB gets AMAA 2020 nominations". News Express Nigeria.
- ^ "Moving Nigerian filmmaking beyond Nollywood". CNN.com.
- ^ "Nollywood actor Enyinna's portrait selected for American museum". The Nation Online.
- ^ "Enyinna Nwigwe talks acting in Borno, not leaving Nigeria for Hollywood". The Cable Lifestyle.
- ^ "Oprah Winfrey, Vivica Fox, RMD, AY & Others make Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA) Nominees List". Nollywood Observer.
- ^ "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. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (2021-09-11). "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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