Nigerian Actor Mike Ezuruonye Biography & Net Worth (See Details)

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Nigerian Actor Mike Ezuruonye Biography & Net Worth (See Details)

Mike Ezuruonye is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and . He began his career as an actor in 2003, and made his directorial debut after a decade. He is popularly known for some comedies like Brother Jekwu (2016), Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) and other interesting movies.

Mike Ezuruonye Biography

Mike Ezuruonye was born on September 21, 1982 in Lagos. He hails from Anambra State, but grew up in Lagos. After his primary education, he attended Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos. Then, moved on to Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba. Subsequently, he studied Accounting at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

After school, Mike worked in the banking industry before moving into the entertainment industry.

Mike Ezuruonye Personal Life

Mike got married to Keke Nkechi Nnorom in 2010. Nkechi is a medical psychologist in Canada. They met when she came to Nigeria, at one of Mike’s movie set in Abuja in 2009. Together, they have a son and a daughter; Reynold and Elsa Ezuruonye.

Mike Ezuruonye Career

Ezuruonye made his professional debut in the TV series Ultimate Hero, and got his first big role in Broken Marriage (2003). Subsequently, he has played several lead roles in popular movies like Beyond Reason (2004), Emotional Risk (2007), Critical Decision e.t.c All of which further made him influential in the industry.

In his quest to be better and become a professional movie director, he took a break to attend a film school in Canada. On his return, he made his official directorial debut with the movie, Divorce not Allowed and Brother Jekwu (2016). These movies were positively received both locally and internationally.

Mike Ezurunonye’s acting career goes beyond the shores of Nigeria. He has shoot movies in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, and is set to take on the world. Also, he has also worked with bigwigs like Angela Okorie, Iyabo Ojo, Adekola Odunlade , Omoni Oboli, Mercy Aigbe, Bolanle Ninalowo, Nonso Diobi, Emmanuella, e.t.c

Films

Over the years, some of the movies he has starred in include;

Beyond Reason, 2004
Burning Desire, 2004
Shadows of Tears, 2005
Bless Me, 2005
Kill the Bride, 2005
Married for Money, 2006
Pay Day, 2006
Silver Spoon, 2006
Broken Prices, 2007
Crises in Paradise, 2007
Emotional Risk, 2007
Legal War, 2007
Power of Beauty, 2007
Act of Faith, 2008
Don’t wanna be a Player, 2008
Desire, 2009
Beauty and the Beast, 2008
Clash of Twins, 2009
Missing Child, 2009
Last Mogul of the League, 2009
Forest of Tears, 2009
Jealous Friend, 2009
Night Wedding, 2010
Palace Slave, 2010
Street President, 2010
Front Door, 2010
Cry for Justice, 2010
Last Celebrity, 2011
Jewels of the Sun, 2011
Unforgivable, 2013
Hazeezat, 2014
Attitude, 2015
The Duplex, 2015
Living with a Ghost, 2015
Marry Who You Love, 2016
Brother Jekwu, 2016
The Screenplay, 2016
What Just Happened, 2018

Awards And Recognition

Best Actor in a Supporting Role ‘Black Friday’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2008 (Nomination)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role ‘Mirror of Reality’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2008 (Nomination)
The Best Actor in a Leading Role ‘The Assassin’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2009 (Nomination)
Best Actor, African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Best Lead Male ‘unforgivable’, Nollywood Movies Awards, 2014 (Won)
The Best Actor of the Year (English), CIty People Movie Awards, 2014 (Won)
Best Actor in Comedy ‘Brother Jekwu’, African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, 2016 (Won)