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 | |
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 Alexx Ekubo | |
| Born | Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke 10 April 1986 Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Law, University of Calabar |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, Stylist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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.[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 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.[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 recently.[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
- Secrets & Scandals
- Hope Bay
- Happy Family
- Tinsel
- AY's Crib
- Married to the Game
Filmography
- Aina (2011) as Handsome Man
- Weekend Getaway (2012) as Andre Dikeh
- True Citizens (2012)
- In the Cupboard (2012) as Tega
- Dream Walker (2013) as Dream Man
- Keeping my Man (2013) as Rasheed
- Lagos Cougars (2013) as Chigo
- Champagne (2014) as Tare Hopewell
- Single, Married and Complicated (2014)
- Ifedolapo (2014)[13] as Richard
- Gold Diggin (2014) (with Yvonne Nelson and Rukky Sanda) as Chris
- Undercover Lover (2015) as Collins
- All that Glitters (2015)
- The First Lady (2015) (with Omoni Oboli) as Obama
- Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015) as Hubby
- Death Toll (2015)[14]
- Entreat (2016) as Michael Olawale
- The Other Side of the Coin (2016)
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016) as Ife
- Wife Material (2017)[15] as Tony
- A Man for the Weekend (2017) (with Syndy Emade) as Bryan
- Catcher (2017) as Tony Bello
- 3 is a Crowd (2017)[16][17] as Derek
- Hot Girl Next Door (2018) as Ken
- Switch (2018) as Leo
- Power of 1 (2018) as LeJit
- The American King: As told by an African Priestess (2019)
- Bling Lagosians (2019) as Nnamdi
- Zero Hour (2019) as Zamani Davou
- Your Excellency (2019) as Kachi
- 72 hours (2019)
- Soft Work (2020) as Dare Olusegun
- Son of Mercy (2020) as Efe
- The Blood Covenant
- Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story (2023)
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
External links
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