Kevin Nwankwor Explained

Kevin Nwankwor
Birth Date:15 August 1976
Birth Place:Issele Ukwu, Delta State
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:Director, Producer, Actor
Years Active:1996 - present
Alma Mater:Federal University of Technology, Owerri
University of Atlanta
New York Film Academy
Organization:Kevstel Group
Notable Works:Enemy Within
A Mother's Love
Tempting Fate
Spouse:Unoma Nwankwor
Children:2

Kevin Nkem Nwankwor (born 15 August 1976) is a Nigerian-born actor, film director and producer. Kevin gained fame after he wrote and produced the movies Enemy Within and A Mother's Love which went on to be among the official film selection at Gwinnett Center Film Festival and Marbella International Film Festival.[1]

Early life and career

Kevin Nwankwor was born in Issele Ukwu, an Igbo city in Aniocha North local government area of Delta State where he went on to finish his primary and secondary school education. In 2000, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. While in the university, he starred in Nollywood movies Enemies and Heartless which also starred veteran actors Kanayo O. Kanayo, Saint Obi and Eucharia Anunobi. He also formed a Christian drama group "The Heavenly Theater" and went on to write short plays like In The Den of Agbalakwem I & II and Ashes of Regret.[2]

Kevin relocated to Atlanta in 2008 where he earned a MBA degree in Marketing and then obtained aMaster of Fine Arts in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. After writing and producing Enemy Within and A Mother's Love, he went on to make his directing debut in the award-winning film Tempting Fate.[3]

He is the C.E.O of KevStel Group LLC, a faith-based entertainment company he founded with the aim “to provide quality content based on faith, hope and love through visuals and print”.

Filmography

Personal life

Kevin Nwankwor is married to Unoma Nwankwor, a Christian author who is known for her writings of Unexpected Blessing, When You Let Go and The Christmas Ultimatum. They reside in Atlanta with their two children.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPANY SEEKS DISTRIBUTION FOR NEW INDIE FILM . Washington NewsWorld . 4 April 2014 . 16 July 2015 . 22 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150722165216/http://www.washingtonnewsworld.com/item/entertainment/2515/INTERNATIONAL-FILM-COMPANY-SEEKS-DISTRIBUTION-FOR-NEW-INDIE-FILM . dead .
  2. Web site: Meet Kevstel . Kevstel Group . 16 July 2015 . https://archive.today/20150109142645/https://www.kevstelgroup.com/meet-kevstel-1.html . 9 January 2015 . dead .
  3. Web site: Award Winning "Tempting Fate" Film Director Kevin Nkem Nwankwor (KNN) makes his Director's . NewsWire . 27 January 2015 . 16 July 2015.
  4. News: staff. Tempting Fate Hits the Cinema. July 29, 2015. This Day. July 3, 2015. July 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716124111/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/tempting-fate-hits-the-cinema/213775/. dead.
  5. News: Arrogundade. Funsho. Ramsey Nouah dazzles in Hollywood/Nollywood flick, 'Tempting Fate'. July 29, 2015. P.M. News. July 15, 2015.
  6. News: Ehi James . Osaremen . RAMSEY NOUAH, KEVIN NWANKWOR 'TEMPTING FATE' IN NEW FLICK . July 29, 2015 . Nigeria Films . February 9, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150706182632/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/31498/10/ramsey-nouah-kevin-nwankwor-tempting-fate-in-new-f.html . July 6, 2015 .