Zubby Michael

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Zubby Michael
Born
Azubuike Michael Egwu

(1985-02-01) 1 February 1985 (age 39)
Anambra State,Nigeria

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]

Early life and career[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

Acting Awards[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

Year Name of Endorsement
2019 ZOBIS Electrical Wires and Cables[30]
Dangamacin Clothing[31] [32]

Pictorials[change | change source]

Year Name of Magazine
2019 A New Touch of Africa (Spring/Summer2019 edition)[33]

Interviews[change | change source]

Year Interview
2019 BBC News Igbo[34]
A New Touch of Africa[35]

Appointments[change | change source]

Year Appointment
2019 Special Advisor on Media to the Governor of Anambra State[36]

Selected filmography[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

  1. ↑ The Sun News 2017.
  2. ↑ Tv, Bn (2021-08-05). "The Official Trailer for Toka Mcbaror's "Bitter Rain" starring Mike Ezuruonye, Erica Nlewedim, Stan Nze is Here!". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  3. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (2016-02-02). "Zubby Michael: 5 things you should know about actor". Pulse.ng. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  4. ↑ Olubukola, Evelyn (2018-01-25). "10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  5. ↑ "Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor". The Sun News. 2017-02-17. Archived from the original on 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  6. ↑ "12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors". West Africa Lifestyle. 2014-05-04. Archived from the original on 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  7. ↑ "Where is the Recession? Actor, Zubby Michael Lavish Millions of Naira Gift". Nigerian Voice. 2017-02-19. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  8. ↑ Ajetunmobi, Maymunah (2021-08-18). "Actor Zubby Michael proudly shows off as he acquires Mercedes Maybach". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  9. ↑ "Uche Maduagwu lifestyle plus controversies wey surround am". BBC News Pidgin. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  10. ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2021-07-15). "Zubby Michael reveals how he makes money". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  11. ↑ Tv, Bn (2021-07-13). "7 Things We Learned From Zubby Michael's Interview with Broadway TV". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  12. ↑ "I am the biggest actor in Africa - Zubby Michael". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-14. Archived from the original on 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  13. ↑ "I have no girlfriend, I'm scared of women, says Zubby Michael". Vanguard News. 2021-02-06. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
  14. ↑ "Scream Awards '19 on Instagram: Vote for your favorite to emerge winner in this category". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  15. ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare (2019-10-04). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO)". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  16. ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare (2019-10-04). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (ENGLISH)". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  17. ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  18. ↑ "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…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
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  20. ↑ "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 &…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
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  22. ↑ Reporter (2018-09-08). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  23. ↑ "Music stars bag nominations for NEA Awards". www.pulse.ng. 2015-06-12. Archived from the original on 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
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  26. ↑ "Karis Media Award 2015 - Official Release Of KMN Award". Nigerian Voice. Archived from the original on 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  27. ↑ Blog, Judith Audu (2014-06-09). "Judith Audu's Blog: City People Entertainment Awards 2014, Complete Movie Categories Nominees List..." Judith Audu's Blog. Archived from the original on 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  28. ↑ Salami, Oluwadamilare (2019-10-04). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO)". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
  29. ↑ "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…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
  30. ↑ "ZOBIS WIRES & CABLES on Instagram: "Meet our new brand ambassador @zubbymichael welcome to Zobis.... #zobiscables&wires"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  31. ↑ "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…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  32. ↑ "Anthony Ifeanyi Emele on Instagram: "Nollywood Actor "Zubby Michael " Endorsed Dangamacin Clothings USA Boxers "DM Boxers". Get Yours now #dangamacinfashions #dangamacin…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  33. ↑ "A New Touch of Africa". A New Touch of Africa. Archived from the original on 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  34. ↑ Gịnị na-afịọ nke Zubby Michael, archived from the original on 2022-05-26, retrieved 2019-12-27
  35. ↑ ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael, archived from the original on 2020-10-19, retrieved 2019-12-27
  36. ↑ "Nollywood actor Zubby Michael appointed Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-25. Archived from the original on 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
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