Alexx Ekubo

Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model.[1][2] 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.[3][4][5]

Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo
Born
Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke

(1986-04-10) 10 April 1986
Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationLaw, University of Calabar
Alma materUniversity of Calabar
Occupation(s)Actor, model, Stylist
Years active2005–present

Personal life

Ekubo is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State. He studied law at the University of Calabar and later got a diploma in law from Calabar Polytechnic.[6][7][8]

On 10 May 2021, Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announced their wedding dates on Instagram. Their traditional wedding was supposed to hold on Saturday 20 November in Imo State, while the white wedding was on the upper Saturday, 27 November in Lagos State.[9] In August 2021 Alex's fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu releasing a statement that their relationship has ended.[10] he bought his own luxury house of late.[11]

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.[12]

Television

Filmography

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2012 Best of Nollywood Awards Most Promising Actor In The Cupboard Won
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Weekend Getaway Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor Won
2014 Screen Nation Awards Favourite Male Emerging Screen Talent (African) Himself Won [18]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English Inikpi Nominated [19]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) The Bling Lagosians Won [20]
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated [21]
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actor Won [22]

See also

References

  1. "I don't have anything to prove to anyone". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  2. Kayode, Dami (27 August 2021). "'I feel bad for him' - Reactions as Alexx Ekubo step out amidst breakup drama". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. "Alex Ekubo wins Screen Nation Award". Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  4. "Alex Ekubo profile at". imdb.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  5. "Genevieve Magazine interviews Alex Ekubo". genevieveng.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  6. "My Mum taught me all I know in Fashion - Alex Ekubo". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  7. "Yemi Alade remains Silent on Relationship to Alex Ekubo". informationng.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  8. "'Why I don't have a Girl girlfriend', Alex Ekubo opens up". Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  9. "'Actor Alex Ekubo and his fiancee Fancy Acholonu announce their wedding dates". Vibespro.ng. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  10. Okoye, Ifeoma (28 August 2021). "Fans Reacts To Alex EKubo's Video Amid Failed Engagement: "He Looks Lost"". SurgeZirc Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  11. Trin, Mercy (1 August 2022). "Actor Alex Ekubo acquires multi-million naira mansion". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  12. "I love to Smell Good". dailyindependent.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  13. "Tope Osoba gives Alex Ekubo first Yoruba movie role". The Vanguard. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  14. "'Death Toll': Alexx Ekubo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson star in new movie". 199News. Ayebusiwa Victor. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  15. "Wife Material - iBAKATV | Home for Nollywood Movies". ibakatv.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  16. "3 IS A CROWD now playing on iROKOtv!". irokotv blog. 28 April 2017. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  17. "3 IS A CROWD". Talk African Movies. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  18. "Alex Ekubo wins SNA". dailytimes.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  19. "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  20. Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  21. Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  22. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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