Uche Nwaezeapu
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 9, 1983. He attended elementary schools, including Abiola Montessori School. He also attended secondary school in Lagos.[1] He is a Nigerian actor, TV host and Model. He won the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2009. Uche has starred in the hit TV series, Tinsel and Battleground.[2][3][4]
Uche Nwaezeapu | |
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Born | Lagos | June 9, 1983
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2014 till date |
Spouse | Lauren Ben nee Agokei |
Career[edit]
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu is a Nigerian actor, singer, TV host, and winner of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 6 in 2009.[5][6] He started his entertainment career when he participated in the 2009 Season 6 edition of Gulder Ultimate Search. After winning, he went into music and acting. He has been featured in several Nollywood movies, including Sister's Love, Clandestine, Love Cycle, The Unforgotten, Plus Hubby, Ogadi, Circle Love, Turning 30, Complicated, I Am Directed, and The Forbidden Fruit.
In 2009, Uche Ben Nwaezeapu emerged as the winner of Gulder Ultimate Search 6. He won N7 million, a brand new SUV car worth about N10 million, and a N500,000 wardrobe allowance.[7]
In 2012, Uche Ben released his first single “No Be Today” slated for his debut album “Jungle 2 Studio.”
Personal life[edit]
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu hails from Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria. He is currently 37 years old and is about 6 feet tall. He is a graduate of economics. He is the first son and the eldest child of his parents.
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu is married to Lauren Ben née Agokei since 2018. They met on Facebook and are now married.[9][10][11]
Filmography[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2023 | A Christmas thrill | Francis | Produced by Abdul Salam Mumuni and directed by Chris Eneng | |
2023 | Fates Scribble | Kenneth | Produced by Uche Ben | |
2023 | Pickled | Daniel | Produced by Bolaji Ogunmola | |
2023 | The good Neighbour | Hamza | Produced by Amb Pat | |
2023 | When forever ends | Ebuka | Produced by Sunnyrichy Tv | |
2023 | Rivalry | Peter | Produced by Kingsley Okereke | |
2023 | Single Ladies | Kachi | Directed by Ernest Obi | |
2023 | Destined | Ebube | Produced and directed by Simon peacemaker | |
2022 | Out of Sight | Raymond | Produced by Oakfil | |
2022 | Thicker than blood | Nduka | Produced by Rich Rock productions, directed by Uduak Ubong Patrick | |
2022 | Broken Glass | Fred | Produced and directed by Victor Okpala | |
2022 | Tit for Tat | Ladipo | Produced and directed by Tissy Nnachi | |
2022 | Baby present | Lawrence | Directed by Emma Anyaka | |
2022 | Mr Right | TJ | Produced by Peekaboo | |
2022 | Blossom | Olaseni | Produced and directed by Biodun Stephen | |
2022 | Side Chicks | Jide | Produced and directed by Stanley Obi | |
2022 | Wistful Hearts | Alex | Produced by Onyinye Udezeh | |
2020 | Turning 30 | Tega | Produced & Directed by Tissy Nnachi for Rok Tv | |
2020 | Half Shot of Sunrise | Azeez | Produced & Directed by Tissy Nnachi for Rok TV | [12] |
2017-2018 | Battleground | Nwosu | Produced by Zuri 24 Media for Africa magic | Battleground (Nigerian TV series) |
2017 | The Eve | Masked Man | Directed by Tosin Igho | The Eve (2018 film) |
2015 | Tinsel | Businessman | Produced by Africa magic |
References[edit]
- ^ "Uche Ben Nwaezeapu Biography, Age, Pictures, Wife, Net Worth, Wedding Photos, Height, Family, Children". www.thefamousnaija.com. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/571811-tinsel-now-officially-nigerias-longest-running-tv-series.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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(help) - ^ Ebirim, Juliet (January 4, 2020). "Five Nigerian TV Series that thrilled us this decade". Vanguard News Nigeria.
- ^ "Uche wins Gulder ultimate search 6". Gistmania. 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Rayce, Tunde Ednut and DJ Exclusive thrill fans at Hennessy Artistry club tour". September 12, 2012.
- ^ "Uche is Gulder Ultimate man!". August 7, 2009.
- ^ Onos (2012-06-15). "Jungle 2 Studio | Gulder Ultimate Search 6 Winner, Uche Drops His First Single "No Be Today"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Nzotta, Chisimdi (2018-03-30). "It Goes Down In The DM! Ex Gulder Ultimate Search Winner Uche Nwaezeapu Shares How He Met His Wife". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "When GUS Winner Reveals How He 'Caught' His New Bride – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Photos: Gulder Ultimate search VI winner, Uche Uwaezeapu weds his girlfriend who slid into his DM and won his heart". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Half Shot of Sunrise (2020)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-06-23.