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Uche Nwaezeapu

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Uche Ben Nwaezeapu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 9, 1983. He attended elementary schools, including Abiola Montessori School. He also attended secondary school in Lagos.[1] He is a Nigerian actor, TV host and Model. He won the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2009. Uche has starred in the hit TV series, Tinsel and Battleground.[2][3][4]

Uche Nwaezeapu
Born (1983-06-09) June 9, 1983 (age 41)
Lagos
NationalityNigerian
OccupationActor
Years active2014 till date
SpouseLauren Ben nee Agokei

Career[edit]

Uche Ben Nwaezeapu is a Nigerian actor, singer, TV host, and winner of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 6 in 2009.[5][6] He started his entertainment career when he participated in the 2009 Season 6 edition of Gulder Ultimate Search. After winning, he went into music and acting. He has been featured in several Nollywood movies, including Sister's Love, Clandestine, Love Cycle, The Unforgotten, Plus Hubby, Ogadi, Circle Love, Turning 30, Complicated, I Am Directed, and The Forbidden Fruit.

In 2009, Uche Ben Nwaezeapu emerged as the winner of Gulder Ultimate Search 6. He won N7 million, a brand new SUV car worth about N10 million, and a N500,000 wardrobe allowance.[7]

In 2012, Uche Ben released his first single “No Be Today” slated for his debut album “Jungle 2 Studio.”

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Personal life[edit]

Uche Ben Nwaezeapu hails from Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria. He is currently 37 years old and is about 6 feet tall. He is a graduate of economics. He is the first son and the eldest child of his parents.

Uche Ben Nwaezeapu is married to Lauren Ben née Agokei since 2018. They met on Facebook and are now married.[9][10][11]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2023 A Christmas thrill Francis Produced by Abdul Salam Mumuni  and directed by Chris Eneng
2023 Fates Scribble Kenneth Produced by Uche Ben
2023 Pickled Daniel Produced by Bolaji Ogunmola
2023 The good Neighbour Hamza Produced by Amb Pat
2023 When forever ends Ebuka Produced by Sunnyrichy Tv
2023 Rivalry Peter Produced by Kingsley Okereke
2023 Single Ladies Kachi Directed by Ernest Obi
2023 Destined   Ebube Produced and directed by Simon peacemaker
2022 Out of Sight Raymond Produced by Oakfil
2022 Thicker than blood Nduka Produced by  Rich Rock productions, directed by Uduak Ubong Patrick
2022 Broken Glass Fred Produced and directed by Victor Okpala
2022 Tit for Tat Ladipo Produced and directed by Tissy Nnachi
2022 Baby present Lawrence Directed by Emma Anyaka
2022 Mr Right TJ Produced by Peekaboo
2022 Blossom Olaseni Produced and directed by Biodun Stephen
2022 Side Chicks Jide Produced and directed by Stanley Obi
2022 Wistful Hearts Alex Produced by Onyinye Udezeh
2020 Turning 30 Tega Produced  & Directed  by Tissy Nnachi for Rok Tv
2020 Half Shot of Sunrise Azeez Produced & Directed  by Tissy Nnachi for Rok TV [12]
2017-2018 Battleground Nwosu Produced  by Zuri 24 Media for Africa magic Battleground (Nigerian TV series)
2017 The Eve Masked Man Directed by Tosin Igho The Eve (2018 film)
2015 Tinsel Businessman Produced by Africa magic

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Uche Ben Nwaezeapu Biography, Age, Pictures, Wife, Net Worth, Wedding Photos, Height, Family, Children". www.thefamousnaija.com. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/571811-tinsel-now-officially-nigerias-longest-running-tv-series.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-06-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/369236-five-nigerian-tv-series-that-held-us-spellbound-in-2019.html. Retrieved 2024-06-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ Ebirim, Juliet (January 4, 2020). "Five Nigerian TV Series that thrilled us this decade". Vanguard News Nigeria.
  5. ^ "Uche wins Gulder ultimate search 6". Gistmania. 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  6. ^ "Rayce, Tunde Ednut and DJ Exclusive thrill fans at Hennessy Artistry club tour". September 12, 2012.
  7. ^ "Uche is Gulder Ultimate man!". August 7, 2009.
  8. ^ Onos (2012-06-15). "Jungle 2 Studio | Gulder Ultimate Search 6 Winner, Uche Drops His First Single "No Be Today"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  9. ^ Nzotta, Chisimdi (2018-03-30). "It Goes Down In The DM! Ex Gulder Ultimate Search Winner Uche Nwaezeapu Shares How He Met His Wife". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ^ "When GUS Winner Reveals How He 'Caught' His New Bride – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  11. ^ "Photos: Gulder Ultimate search VI winner, Uche Uwaezeapu weds his girlfriend who slid into his DM and won his heart". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. ^ "Half Shot of Sunrise (2020)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-06-23.