Chigozie Atuanya Explained
Zeal Chigozie Atuanya (born 13 September 1980) is a Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur.[1] [2] He is also the CEO of Skybridimpex roof and Uncle Lala’sTV.[3]
Early Life
Atuanya was born in Aba, Abia State, but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State, into the family of Dominic Nonyelum Atuanya. His father, who was popularly known as Nnabuenyi, died after a brief illness on 5 February 2015.[4]
Education
Atuanya finished his primary and secondary school education in Aba, Abia State, where he got his SSCE and WAEC certificates, respectively. [5] He then earned a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.[6]
Career
Atuanya made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo and has since gone on to produce and star in several films.[6] He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.[7]
Personal Life
Atuanya is married to Jennifer Obianuju Oranika, a law graduate from Igbinedion University, Edo State. The couple's traditional marriage took place on 31 March 2013, followed by a white wedding on 3 August 2013.[8] They welcomed their first child, a baby girl name Kaima, on 6 September 2014.[9]
Awards and Achievements
In 2014, Atuanya received the Best Indigenous Film award at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) held in Houston on October 25. In recognition of his work on the Igbo-language film Chetanna[10]
Selected filmography
- Last warning (2002)
- Miserable wealth (2003)
- Great mother
- My Angel (2004)
- Floating Feelings (2005)
- Rattle Snake 3
- Evil Forest
- Lumba Boys (2008)
- Ladies Gang (2011) as Mike
- White Hunters (2010)
- Floating Feelings (2005) as Robert
- My Sweet Sister (2006)
- Double Slap (2006)
- Royal Palace (2005)
- Chetanna (2015) as Emeka
- Brother's Keeper (2014) as Assassin
- Native Girl (2018) as Chike
- Stolen (2019)
- Nkem (2020)
- Disunion (2020) as Kalu
- Obidike(2022) as Obidike
- Save The Princess (2022) as Nkemjika
- Passionate Encounter (2022)
- Mr Wife (2023) as Chibuzor
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Chigozie Atunaya Leaving The Movies For The Field? - nigeriafilms.com. Maryjane. Ezeh/Nigeriafilms.com. 6 June 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160605071530/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/29612/61/chigozie-atunaya-leaving-the-movies-for-the-field.html. 5 June 2016.
- Web site: Nigeria: I'll Preserve Igbo Culture With Movies - Atuanya. 6 June 2016.
- Web site: danivert . 2023-04-23 . Chigozie Atuanya bags Miles Star Excellence Award for his contribution to Nollywood . 2024-10-25 . The Sun Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Staff . Uyo Gist . 2024-08-18 . Chigozie Atuanya Biography And Net Worth . 2024-10-28 . Uyo Money Gist . en-US.
- Web site: Staff . Uyo Gist . 2024-08-18 . Chigozie Atuanya Biography And Net Worth . 2024-10-28 . Uyo Money Gist . en-US.
- Web site: Happy birthday to Chigozie Atuanya, born September 13!. 13 September 2015. 6 June 2016.
- Web site: Birthday Mates: Chigozie Atuanya and Monalisa Chinda (Born September 13) - Nigeria Movie Network. 6 June 2016.
- Web site: Weddings . BellaNaija . 2013-08-03 . Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya Ties the Knot with his damsel Jennifer Oranika . 2024-10-25 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- News: Chioma . Rita . 7 September 2016 . Chigozie Atuanya, wife celebrate daughter’s birthday in a special way (Exclusive Photos) . 9 November 2024 . Vanguard Allure.
- Web site: izuzu . chibumga . 2014-10-29 . Chigozie Atuanya's Movie Wins Best Indigenous Film . 2024-10-25 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: "With God, nothing is impossible," says Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya. stephen. 6 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160810144409/http://www.africa-news.eu/entertainment/entertainment/entertainment/with-god-nothing-is-impossible-says-nollywood-actor-chigozie-atuanya.html. 10 August 2016. dead.
- Web site: Photos: Queen Nwokoye & Chigozie Atuanya Win Best Igbo Actress & Actor Of 2015 Awards At Zafaa - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment. 6 June 2016.
- Web site: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2016: The full winners’ list. 6 June 2016. 30 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190730180303/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1419014/africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards-2016-winners-list. dead.
