Kelechi Udegbe

Kelechi Udegbe
Udegbe (left) in Ujuju (2014)
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Actor, voice over artist
Notable workOjuju

Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist.[1] He is best known for starring as the lead character in Officer Titus.[2] Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including Behind The Smile, Ojuju, Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo, Horn Free Day and Kpians: The Feast of Souls.[3]

Education

Kelechi went to a boarding school for His secondary School Education[4]

Career

In 2005 the Actor enrolled for the Pencil Film and Television Institute (PEFTI) in Lagos for three months.[5] He was drawn to performances of Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy etc.[6] He has featured in movies that has enjoyed positive reception and has been nicknamed The Performer.[7]

Awards

  • In 2015 and 2016 he bagged consecutively nominations for Best Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in the Ndani Tv Series Officer Titus.[8]
  • Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2021 for his role as Officer Magnus.[9]

Personal life

The Actor was involved in a terrible car accident in November 5th 2023.[10] He made it alive with minor injuries.[11]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2007 The Faculty Jude
2008 Sleepwalker Ben
2010 Bursting Out Daniel —
2013 Misfit Orji
2014 Kpians: The Feast of Souls as Dan Mudiagha Lead role
Horn Free Day as Aloysius —
Ojuju as Emmy
2015 Stupid Movie as Aloysius
Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo as Bashar
2016 Men in Trouble Obinna
2017 Love Lost Tunji
2018 Nigerian Prince Officer Femi
2019 The Herbert Macaulay Affair [12]
2020 The Father Bimbo
2021 Cordelia Major Kawale
2022 Man of God Inspector
2023 Orah Haggard-faced guard
2024 KM17 Officer Risi
2024 Shina Jimoh
2024 The Hard Conversations Asher

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Nominated [13]
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Nominated [14]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor - English Won [15]
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English Won [16]
2019 Nominated [17]
Best Supporting Actor - English Nominated
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Won [18]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (12 November 2015). "WHY I CAN'T BE CAUGHT IN SCANDALS…ACTOR, KELECHI UDEGBE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Officer Titus is in a Hot Mess! Watch on NdaniTV". BellaNaija. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Kelechi Udegbe Biography". Film Village. Retrieved 18 May 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  10. ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "ACTOR KELECHI UDEGBE SURVIVES GHASTLY CAR ACCIDENT". Channels.
  11. ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "Actor Kelechi Udegbe survives ghastly car accident". Channels.
  12. ^ Olowoyo, Ganiyah (1 October 2020). "NigeriaAt60: Seven movies that tell Nigeria's history". Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  14. ^ "AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list". Africa Magic. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  15. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  16. ^ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  17. ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  18. ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.

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