Zubby Michael
Azubuike Michael Egwu (born 1 February 1985), professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and movie producer. He was famous for his role in Three Windows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.[1] In 2021, he starred in "Bitter Rain".[2]
Zubby Michael | |
|---|---|
| Born | Azubuike Michael Egwu 1 February 1985 (aged 41) |
Early 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.[3]
He began acting in Yola at a young age.[4] 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.[5][6][7] He was named as one of the richest actors in Nollywood.[8][9][10] He also said that he is the best actor in Africa.[11][12]
Zubby Michael is not married.[13]
Awards and nominations
Acting Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Scream Awards | Best Indigenous Actor of the Year | Nominated | [14] |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) | Nominated | [15] | |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | [16] | |
| Nigeria Achievers Awards | Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | [17] | |
| African Outstanding Icons Award | Actor of the Year | Nominated | [18] | |
| ISIG Nigeria Icons Award | Iconic Actor of the Year | Nominated | [19] | |
| The Emerald Nigeria Award | Actor of the Year | Nominated | [20] | |
| South South Achievers Awards (SSA) | Male Actor of the Year | Nominated | [21] | |
| 2018 | South East Entertainment Award | Movie icon of the year | Won | |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor Of The Year (English) | Nominated | [22] | |
| 2015 | Nigerian Entertainment Award | Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) | Nominated | [23] |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | [24] | |
| Karis Media Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [25] | |
| Karis Media Awards | The Peoples' Choice Actor Of The Year | Nominated | [26] | |
| 2014 | City People Movie Awards | Best New Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | [27] |
Other awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) | Nominated | [28] |
| African Movie Academy Awards | Celebrated Star from the East and the South South | Nominated | [29] | |
| 2018 | The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards | Nollywood Personality of the Year | Nominated |
Endorsements
| Year | Name of Endorsement |
|---|---|
| 2019 | ZOBIS Electrical Wires and Cables[30] |
| Dangamacin Clothing[31] [32] |
Pictorials
| Year | Name of Magazine |
|---|---|
| 2019 | A New Touch of Africa (Spring/Summer2019 edition)[33] |
Interviews
| Year | Interview |
|---|---|
| 2019 | BBC News Igbo[34] |
| A New Touch of Africa[35] |
Appointments
| Year | Appointment |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Special Advisor on Media to the Governor of Anambra State[36] |
Selected filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Return of Dangote | ||
| Our Father's Property | |||
| Dying of Thirst | |||
| Blood Feud | |||
| Children obey your parents | |||
| Hunchback Princess | |||
| Seed of Greatness | |||
| A Thousand War | |||
| G4 The Money Men | |||
| Flashback | |||
| Seed of Deception | |||
| Enemy of Progress | |||
| Yahoo King | |||
| Boy Makes Money | |||
| 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 | |
| My Title | Ikem | ||
| Shameless Sisters | Osinachi | ||
| Youngest Wife | Festus | ||
| The One Man Squad | Victor | ||
| Scars of Hatred | King Obiefuna | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| The Only Son | |||
| Mama | Starring Liz Benson | ||
| 2017 | Commander Bull | Nobert | |
| Eze Ndi Ala in America | Eze | ||
| Royal Game | Lotanna | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| The Return | Igwe Ufuma | Starring Chacha Eke Faani | |
| Abulo | Abulo | Starring Diamond Okechi | |
| Ozoemena Ozubulu | Ozoemena | ||
| The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene) | |||
| Mr Arrogant | Arinze | ||
| Overtaking is Allowed | Sunday | Starring Kanayo O. Kanayo | |
| Brave Maiden | Prince Abunie | Starring Diamond Okechi | |
| War for love | Dennis | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Hunt for Destiny | Chidi | ||
| Adaure, My love | Izunna | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Unchangeable God | James | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Ebere Okaro | |
| Sword of Justice | Prince Ogugua | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| 2016 | Family Matters (Akara Ayasago) | Tony | Starring Ebere Okaro |
| Challenge me if you can | Oforbuike | ||
| The Warriors | Ofonna | Starring Pete Edochie, Zack Orji, Ebere Okaro | |
| Breaking Chain | Starring Eve Esin | ||
| 2015 | 1st Hit | Gallardo | Starring Nonso Diobi |
| The Promise | Izu | Starring Chacha Eke Faani | |
| Okada 50 | Okada 50 | Starring Ebere Okaro | |
| Abba | Chibueze | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| Drunk in love | Chikaobi | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| Compound fools | Ossai | Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie, Queen Nwokoye | |
| My love, my mother's wish | Ikechukwu | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Settle Me | Agozie | Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| Oshimiri | Ekenna |
References
- ↑ The Sun News 2017.
- ↑ Tv, Bn. The Official Trailer for Toka Mcbaror's "Bitter Rain" starring Mike Ezuruonye, Erica Nlewedim, Stan Nze is Here! (in en-US). BellaNaija (2021-08-05). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. Zubby Michael: 5 things you should know about actor. Pulse.ng (2016-02-02). Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ Olubukola, Evelyn. 10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On - Nigerian Entertainment Today. Nigerian Entertainment Today (2018-01-25). Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor. The Sun News (2017-02-17). Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ 12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors. West Africa Lifestyle (2014-05-04). Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ Where is the Recession? Actor, Zubby Michael Lavish Millions of Naira Gift. Nigerian Voice (2017-02-19). Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ Ajetunmobi, Maymunah. Actor Zubby Michael proudly shows off as he acquires Mercedes Maybach (in en). Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (2021-08-18). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ "Uche Maduagwu lifestyle plus controversies wey surround am". BBC News Pidgin. https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-58326882. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo. Zubby Michael reveals how he makes money (in en-US). Daily Post Nigeria (2021-07-15). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Tv, Bn. 7 Things We Learned From Zubby Michael's Interview with Broadway TV (in en-US). BellaNaija (2021-07-13). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ I am the biggest actor in Africa - Zubby Michael (in en). Pulse Nigeria (2021-07-14). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ I have no girlfriend, I'm scared of women, says Zubby Michael (in en-US). Vanguard News (2021-02-06). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Scream Awards '19 on Instagram: Vote for your favorite to emerge winner in this category (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare. NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO) (in en-US). City People Magazine (2019-10-04). Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare. NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (ENGLISH) (in en-US). City People Magazine (2019-10-04). Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ 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…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ African outstandingicons award on Instagram: "The wait is over, AFRICAN OUTSTANDING ICONS AWARD 2019 edition online voting is now on and rolling to vote for. @zubbymichael as (ACTOR OF…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ ISIG9JA INT'L on Instagram: "it's the INIA AWARD 2019 Vote @zubbymichael As ICONIC ACTOR OF THE YEAR to vote Follow up this IG page Like his pics n drop ur comments…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ↑ TENAwards on Instagram: "TO VOTE Zubby Micheal #zubbyMicheal For TENA Actor of the year Follow these steps; STEP 1 Follow @tenawards . . STEP 2 Like,Comment &…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Nominnees 2019 – South South Achievers Awards (in en-US). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Reporter. Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST] (in en-US). City People Magazine (2018-09-08). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards (in en-US). www.pulse.ng (2015-06-12). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Check Out The Full Nominee List Of City People Awards - Gistmania. www.gistmania.com (2015-12-07). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Karis Media Award 2015 - Official Release Of KMN Award. Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Karis Media Award 2015 - Official Release Of KMN Award. Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Blog, Judith Audu. Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List.... Judith Audu's Blog (2014-06-09). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare. NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO) (in en-US). City People Magazine (2019-10-04). Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ↑ Africa Movie Academy Awards on Instagram: "Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and movie producer. He was born in February 1985 in…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ↑ ZOBIS WIRES & CABLES on Instagram: "Meet our new brand ambassador @zubbymichael welcome to Zobis.... #zobiscables&wires" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Anthony Ifeanyi Emele on Instagram: "Nollywood Actor "Zubby Michael" aka Eze Ndi Ara Endorsed Dangamacin Clothings USA Brand. Contact us at: Nigeria Office: Tower Shopping…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Anthony Ifeanyi Emele on Instagram: "Nollywood Actor "Zubby Michael " Endorsed Dangamacin Clothings USA Boxers "DM Boxers". Get Yours now #dangamacinfashions #dangamacin…" (in en). Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ A New Touch of Africa (in en-US). A New Touch of Africa. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Gịnị na-afịọ nke Zubby Michael (in en). Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael (in en). Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ↑ Nollywood actor Zubby Michael appointed Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor (in en-US). Pulse Nigeria (2019-11-25). Retrieved 2019-12-27.