Felix Ugo Omokhodion

Felix Ugo Omokhodion (born 27 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor, model and filmmaker. He is best known for his role in the 2006 Tajudeen Adepetu produced television series One Love,[1] as well as his portrayal of the character Tubosun in the movie Celebrity Marriage,[2][3] which also co-starred Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O Kanayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham and Roselyn Ngissah, for which he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor Male at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards 2018, which held in the United Kingdom.[4]

Felix Omokhodion
Born
Felix Ugo Omokhodion

27 April 1986 (1986-04-27) (age 37)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materLagos State University
Lees Strasberg Film Institute
Occupation(s)Actor, Model and Filmmaker
Years active2006–present
Parents
  • Felix Omokhodion (father)
  • Victoria Obiageli (mother)

Early life

Omokhodion was born in Lagos Island, Nigeria on 27 April 1986. He was born to a Flight Captain father, Felix Omokhodion from Edo State and his mother Victoria Obiageli Nwughala from Imo State. At the age of three, his parents separated and he grew up with his mother in a single parent home. He is the first child of his father and the only child of his mother.[5] Omokhodion had his primary school education at M&K Nursery and Primary School, Ojodu Lagos, during which time he had begun to show interest in acting and show business, as he would often act out roles with imaginary cast members, while in school.[6] Omokhodion Studied Computer Science at the Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos and went on to study Method Acting at Lees Strasberg Film Institute Los Angeles, CA.[7]

Career

While at the University, Omokhodion began his modelling career and took part in campaigns for Coca- Cola, Haier Thermocool, MTN, and a few other notable Nigerian brands.[5] He got his first screen role as an extra in a Movie Love In Totality, starring Yomi Black and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. In 2006, Omokhodion attended an audition for a role on a new AIT Television series titled One Love produced by Tajudeen Adepetu and he was cast in his first major role as "Biodun", a role which he went on to play for seven years[7] alongside Tony Umole, Vivian Anani and Joshua Richard.

Omokhodion went on to play prominent roles in other television series including The Maze directed by Acho Yusuf, Bella's Place Produced by Deborah Odutayo, Portraits of Passion co-starring Blossom Chukwujekwu, Emerald produced by Dapo Ojo, Thirty Minutes Produced by Dapo Ojo and written by Biodun Stephen, Super Story's Corporate Thieves Produced by Wale Adenuga of WAP TV, EbonyLife's Short Series Madam Sarah's House Produced by Mo Abudu, and NECTAR Produced by Sola Sobowale.

In 2016, after a decade of starring predominantly in television series, Omokhodion began starring in full-length feature films, which began with the 2016 movie, The Engagement.[5] He went on to feature in other notable films including the successful Box office hit, Celebrity Marriage. His portrayal of the character James in the movie Things I Hate About You co-starring Jackie Appiah, Calista Okorokwo got him nominated in the category of Best Actor African Movie Collaboration in the 2018 edition of the Ghana Movie Awards.[5][8]

In February 2020, Omokhodion released his debut feature film production on his newly launched film production company, FPF Productions titled Muddled in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie starred several notable Nigerian actors including Kunle Remi and Belinda Effah and was directed by Best Okoduwa[9]

Awards and recognition

Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2015 Nigerian Models Achiever Awards Fast Rising Model/Actor of the Year Felix Ugo Omokhodion Nominated
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Most Promising Actor for the year[10] Felix Omokhodion Nominated
Best New Actor of the Year Felix Omokhodion Nominated
Ghana Movie Awards 2018 Best Actor African Collaboration Felix Omokhodion (Things I Hate About You) Nominated
Zulu African Film Academy Awards (United Kingdom 2018) Best Supporting Actor - Male Felix Omokhodion (Celebrity Marriage) Nominated
2019 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards Revelation of the Year[11][9] Felix Ugo Omokhodion Won
2022 Nigeria Achievers’ Awards Best Actor of the Year[12] Felix Ugo Omokhodion Won
2023 Coal City Film Festival Awards Best Lead Act[12] Felix Ugo Omokhodion Won

Filmography

Felix Ugo Omokhodion (centre) on the set of Try Again

Television series

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2008 - 2012One LoveBiodun(Lead)Kingsley OmoefeLead Role/TV Series produced by Tajudeen Adepetu
2008The MazeBryan(Lead)Achor YusufTV series
2012 - 2015Two Sides Of a CoinEcheDaniel Ademinokan and Damijo Efe YoungSub-Lead/TV Series
2014 - 2016NectarBayoTunde OlaoyeSub-Lead/TV Series
2015Super Story - Corporate ThievesOsasBolaji DawoduSub-Lead/Series
2015Growing OldChris EneajiTV series
2013 - 2015EchoesDickson DzakpasuTV series
2013 - 2015Bella's PlaceJohnsonGreg OdutayoTV series
2015Madam Sarah's HouseDickson DzakpasuEbonyLife TV series
2016Tomorrow is NowTunde OlaoyeDrama series
2016Boiling PointVictor OkpalaLead Role/TV Series
2017Thirty MinutesDapo OjoLead Role/TV Series
2018Holy GrailInnocent ChukwumaTV series

Feature films

  • 2016 - Lead role- The Engagement directed by Ubong Bassi
  • 2016 - Lead role - My Love Alive directed by Chinedu Ben
  • 2016 - James(Lead role) - Things I hate About You directed by Pascal Amanfo
  • 2017 - Desmond(Lead role) - Women directed by Chidox
  • 2017 - Lead role - Inner Enemy directed by Wilson Chibututu
  • 2017 - Justin(Lead Role) - Strange Affection directed by Ubong Bassey Nya
  • 2017 - Lead Role - Secret Safe With Me directed by Innocent Chukwuma(One soul)
  • 2017 - Detective(Sub lead) - Bad Market directed by Innocent Chukwuma(One soul)
  • 2017 - Sub Lead - Therapist's Therapy directed by Innocent Chukwuma(One soul)
  • 2017 - Lead- Subterfuge directed by Cyril Jackson for Iroko tv
  • 2017 - Lead(Tubosun) - Celebrity Marriage directed by Pascal Amanfo
  • 2017 - Detective - The Quest directed by dimeji Ajibola
  • 2017 - Lawyer(Lead Role)- The Code directed by Cyril Jackson
  • 2017 - Mbaka- The Chronicles directed by Caliph Uzar
  • 2017 - Doctor - The Monitor directed by Izzy Films
  • 2017 - Sub Lead - Prodigal Daughters directed by Victor Okpala
  • 2018 - Cameo - Dark Chronicles directed by Best Okoduwa
  • 2018 - Sub lead - Desures and Deceit directed by Uche Okereke
  • 2018 - Sub Lead - Till Mum's Do Us Part directed by Ubong Bassey Nya
  • 2018 - Lead - Dead Silent directed by Anara Nnachi
  • 2018 - Sub lead - Second Woman directed by Richards OmosIboyi DGN (Lionhills movies)
  • 2018 - Lead - House 69 directed by Emma Anyaka
  • 2018 - Lead - Lucky Number One directed by Chidox
  • 2018 - Lead - Inferior directed by sunshibe Olawore
  • 2018 - Lead - Smooth Operator directed by Ubong bassey Nya
  • 2018 - Lead - Wasted directed by Emma Olabode
  • 2018 - Lead - Longest Day directed by Prince Iyke Olisa
  • 2018 - Lead - 24hrs to My Wedding directed by Emma Olabode
  • 2018 - Lead - Because I Loved You directed by Ndifreke Mathew Andy
  • 2018 - Nonso(Sub-Lead) - A Fighting Chance directed by Bishop Nwabunze
  • 2018 - Sub-Lead - ARABELLA directed by Chinonso Aniebonam
  • 2018 - Sub Lead - KARENS FLaWS directed by Uchechi Okereke
  • 2018 - Samuel(Lead) - What A Woman Wants directed by Emma Olabode
  • 2018 - Prince Rappor(Lead) -ATEMA directed by Simi Opeoluwa
  • 2018 - Sub Lead - Secret Twins directed by Emma Anyaka
  • 2018 - Lead - Truce Directed by Chuks Ejiofor
  • 2018 - Lead - Untold directed by foa films
  • 2018 - Lead - Lisa's Code directed by Paul Igwe
  • 2018 - Izu - Unfriendly directed by Uche Okereke
  • 2018 - Lead - Shaded Night directed by Femi Despy Akinlosotu
  • 2018 - Lead - Amoral directed by Paul Igwe
  • 2018 - Lead - Sade directed by Sunshine Olawore
  • 2019 - Desmond(Lead)- Intimacy directed by sunshine olawore
  • 2019 - Lead - Ruby directed by Chidox
  • 2019 - Lead - Random Hearts directed by Chidox
  • 2019 - Lead -Ray Of Hope directed by Sadiq Sule
  • 2019 - Cameo - A Trap Inbetween directed by Uchechi Okereke
  • 2019 - Sub Lead - A Step Downwards directed by aderick media
  • 2019 - Lead - Power Of Virtue directed by Bigstan Okoro
  • 2019 - Lead - Envisage directed by Chinonso Charles
  • 2019 - Lead - Ocean Of Tears directed by sunshine olawore
  • 2019 - Debo (Sub Lead) - Shola's Diaries directed by Yinka Sam- aina
  • 2019 - Lead - HellMary directed by paul igwe
  • 2019 - Victor(Lead) - Killing Victors Wife directed by eric aghimien
  • 2019 - Lead - THORN APART directed by Chuks Ejiofor
  • 2019 - Ifeanyi - Final Destination directed by Sesan Alabi

References

  1. "Fast rising Nollywood actor Felix Omokhodion blazing in the spotlight!". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. "Celebrity Marriage". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. "Celebrity Marriage Takes on Domestic Violence: The Secrets that Follow Celebrities". XploreNollywood. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  4. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 African Film Awards". ModernGhana. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  5. "Five things you didn't know about Nollywood's Felix Ugo Omokhodion". TheNationOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  6. "Nigeria needs stronger institutions for film distribution – Felix Ugo Omokhodion". PunchOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  7. "Felix Omokhodion set to launch FPF Productions". PunchOnline. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  8. "2018 Ghana Movie Awards: Full List Of Nominees". Ghbase. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  9. Lawal, Boluwatife (16 February 2020). "Felix Ugo Omokhodion Comes Through With Muddled". Independent Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. Ekwueme, Reginald (8 September 2018). "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]". City People Online. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  11. Bada, Gboyega (14 December 2019). "Nominees For 2019 BON Awards [FULL LIST]". PulseNG Online. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  12. Adebola, Bolatito (22 April 2023). "Omokhodion Wins Best Lead Act At Coal City Film Festival Awards". Daily Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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