Zubby Michael
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael (born 1 February 1985 in Anambra State, Nigeria) 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 Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State on (1 February 1985) but grew up in Adamawa where he completed his elementary education. 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.
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)[20] | 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)[21] |
Interviews[]
| Year | Interview |
|---|---|
| 2021 | KingsPrimeTV [22] |
| 2019 | BBC news Igbo[23] |
| A New Touch of Africa[24] |
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 MICHAEL 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Salami, Oluwadamilare (4 October 2019). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO)". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 December 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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