Alexx Ekubo Explained

Alexx Ekubo
Birth Name:Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke
Birth Date:1986 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigeria
Education:Law, University of Calabar
Alma Mater:University of Calabar
Occupation:Actor, model, Stylist
Yearsactive:2005–present

Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke was born 10 April 1986 in port Harcourt.

He isa native from Arochukwu Abia State.[1] He is a Nigerian actor and model.[2] [3] He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway.[4] [5] [6]

Personal life

Ekubo is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State in the south-eastern region of Nigeria. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State in the northern region of Nigeria. He studied law at the University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, and later got a diploma in law from Calabar Polytechnic.[7] [8] [9]

On 10 May 2021, Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announced their wedding dates on Instagram. Their traditional wedding was supposed to be held on Saturday 20 November in Imo State, while the white wedding was to be held on the Saturday that followed, 27 November, in Lagos State.[10] In August 2021, Alex's fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu releasing a statement that their relationship has ended.[11] He bought his own luxury house recently.[12]

Career

Ekubo's film debut was a minor role in Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen's Sinners in the House (2005); his first major role was in Ladies Men several years later.[13] He is well known as Johnny after appearing in Yemi Alade's song JOHNNY. He is also known for his roles in other movies as well as television shows. [14]

Television

Filmography

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
2012Best of Nollywood AwardsMost Promising ActorIn The Cupboard
2013Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Supporting ActorWeekend Getaway
Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actor
2014Screen Nation AwardsFavourite Male Emerging Screen Talent (African) Himself[20]
2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role – EnglishInikpi[21]
2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role (English) The Bling Lagosians[22]
Best Kiss in a Movie[23]
2021Net HonoursMost Popular Actor[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: press_admin . 2022-10-18 . Education Profile of Alex Ekubo . 2024-10-28 . PressPayNg Blog . en-US.
  2. Web site: I don't have anything to prove to anyone. bellanaija.com. 25 April 2014.
  3. Web site: Kayode . Dami . 2021-08-27 . 'I feel bad for him' - Reactions as Alexx Ekubo step out amidst breakup drama . 2022-03-12 . Kemi Filani News . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Alex Ekubo wins Screen Nation Award. 25 April 2014.
  5. Web site: Alex Ekubo profile at. imdb.com. 25 April 2014.
  6. Web site: Genevieve Magazine interviews Alex Ekubo. genevieveng.com. 25 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234219/http://www.genevieveng.com/chillin-with-alex-ekubo/. 2014-04-26. dead.
  7. Web site: My Mum taught me all I know in Fashion - Alex Ekubo. punchng.com. 25 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426115656/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/the-fashionista/my-mom-taught-me-all-i-know-about-fashion-alex-ekubo-actor/. 2014-04-26. dead.
  8. Web site: Yemi Alade remains Silent on Relationship to Alex Ekubo. informationng.com. 25 April 2014.
  9. Web site: 'Why I don't have a Girl girlfriend', Alex Ekubo opens up. 25 April 2014.
  10. Web site: 'Actor Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announce their wedding dates. Vibespro.ng. 10 May 2021. 10 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510164852/https://vibespro.ng/entertainment/actor-alex-ekubo-and-his-fiancee-fancy-acholonu-announce-their-wedding-dates/. dead.
  11. Web site: Okoye. Ifeoma. 2021-08-28. Fans Reacts To Alex EKubo's Video Amid Failed Engagement: "He Looks Lost". 2021-08-28. SurgeZirc Nigeria. en-GB.
  12. Web site: Trin . Mercy . 2022-08-01 . Actor Alex Ekubo acquires multi-million naira mansion . 2022-08-04 . Kemi Filani News . en-GB.
  13. Web site: I love to Smell Good. dailyindependent.com. 25 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426202129/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/11/love-smell-good-appealing-alex-ekubo/. 2014-04-26. usurped.
  14. Web site: Joe . Man . 2023-09-15 . Alexx Ekubo Biography, Age, Career, Movies and Net Worth . 2024-10-28 . GistReel . en-US.
  15. News: Tope Osoba gives Alex Ekubo first Yoruba movie role. July 15, 2014. August 11, 2015. The Vanguard.
  16. Web site: 'Death Toll': Alexx Ekubo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson star in new movie. 199News. Ayebusiwa Victor. 25 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150525182251/http://199news.com/news/death-toll-alexx-ekubo-ik-ogbonna-mike-godson-star-in-new-movie. 25 May 2015. dead.
  17. Web site: Wife Material - iBAKATV Home for Nollywood Movies. ibakatv.com. en. 2019-02-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20190223074344/https://ibakatv.com/wife-material. 2019-02-23. dead.
  18. Web site: 3 IS A CROWD now playing on iROKOtv!. 2017-04-28. irokotv blog. en-US. 2019-02-23. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209101603/http://blog.irokotv.com/2017/04/28/3-crowd-now-playing-irokotv/. dead.
  19. Web site: 3 IS A CROWD. 2017-07-31. Talk African Movies. en-US. 2019-02-23.
  20. Web site: Alex Ekubo wins SNA. dailytimes.com. 25 April 2014.
  21. Web site: 2017-11-23. BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award. 2021-10-07. Daily Trust. en.
  22. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2020-12-07. BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners). 2021-06-13. en-GB.
  23. Web site: Augoye. Jayne. 2020-12-02. 2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category. 2021-10-11. en-GB.
  24. Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-07-21. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.

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