Stan Nze Explained

Stan Nze
Birth Name:Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu
Birth Date:15 May 1989
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009 - present
Known For:
Awards:AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama

Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born 15 May 1989 and known professionally as Stan Nze) is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake.[1] Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake.[2]

Biography

Stan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.[3] He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.

He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named Private Sector and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie named Murder At Prime Suites where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder.

Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2013Murder at Prime SuitesAdolfFirst film role[4]
2015Bad DropOrevaHe also served as a producer[5]
2016Just Not MarriedDuke Nyamma[6]
2017OmoyePeter[7]
2018Fit FamIyke
2019Th RecipientKamsi
2020Ahanna[8]
2021ProphetessBuntus[9]
Bitter RainEbuka[10]
Charge and BailDotun[11]
2021Aki and PawpawDonald[12]
2022Hey You (2022 film)Chiboy
2022The Care GiverDaniel
2023A Weekend to ForgetTito
Áfàméfùnà
Love UnbrokenTom
2024Iron BarIron Barwith Segun Arinze, Mary Lazarus, Khing Bassey

TV shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2009Private Sector
TinselOhakanu[13]
2016-17This Is It Sam[14]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2016Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA)Best Lead Actor Just Not Married[15]
2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actor –EnglishThick Skinned[16]
2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role –IgboIshi Anyaocha[17]
2021City People Movie AwardsBest Actor[18]
Best of Nollywood Awards[19]
Best Kiss in a Movie
2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor in A Drama

Notes and References

  1. News: Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-09-16. Nigerian Pidgin.
  2. Web site: 2022-05-14 . Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA . 2022-07-26 . BBC News Pidgin. Nigerian Pidgin.
  3. Web site: Oguntayo. Femi. 2021-01-30. 9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021. 2021-11-14. Tribune Online. en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2014-05-26. Movie 'Murder at Prime Suites' Out On DVD. 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  5. Web site: 2015-06-19. Must watch movie of the year to be premiered this June. 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  6. Web site: 2016-04-27. Meet cast in new character posters. 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  7. Web site: 2017-10-20. Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'. 2021-09-17. Vanguard News. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2020-09-02. Osas Ighodaro, Efa Iwara, Stan Nze to star in 'Rattle Snake' remake directed by Ramsey Nouah. 2020-12-22. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
  9. Web site: 2021-04-03. Niyi Akinmolayan's Mighty Prophetess. 2021-09-17. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2021-08-05. Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain'. 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  11. Web site: 2021-09-16. INKBLOT production releases trailer for high anticipated blockbuster, charge and bail. 2021-09-16. Vanguard News. en-US.
  12. Web site: 'Aki and Pawpaw' remake rakes in N30 million in first week – P.M. News . 2022-07-29 . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2017-05-16. 17 actors you may have forgotten were on "Tinsel". 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  14. Web site: 2017-12-12. Top 5 TV and web series of the year. 2021-09-17. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  15. Web site: 2016-11-29. ZAFAA 2016: Ini Edo, Eniola Badmus, Stan Nze and more make nomination list. 2021-09-17. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
  16. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. 2019-12-15. BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition. 2021-10-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  17. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2020-12-02. 2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category. 2021-10-11. en-GB.
  18. Web site: 2021-08-31. OLAIDE ALMAROOF, ANIKE AMI, STAN NZE, others win in grand style at the 2021 City People Movies Award. 2021-09-17. Vanguard News. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2021-09-11. BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards. 2021-09-17. Punch Newspapers. en-US.