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Alexx Ekubo
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Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke
10 April 1986 Nigeria
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Education | Law, University of Calabar |
Alma mater | University of Calabar |
Occupation | Actor, model, Stylist |
Years active | 2005–present |
Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke is a famous Nigerian actor and model. He was born on April 10, 1986, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Alexx is known for his great acting skills and has won several awards. He was even the first runner-up in the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest! He also won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his part in the movie Weekend Getaway.
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About Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo is a talented actor who has been in many movies and TV shows. He is well-liked by fans and has achieved a lot in his career.
Early Life and Education
Alexx Ekubo comes from Arochukwu, a town in Abia State, Nigeria. He went to Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State. Later, he studied law at the University of Calabar in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. He also earned a diploma in law from Calabar Polytechnic. Recently, Alexx bought his own luxury house.
Acting Career
Alexx Ekubo started his acting journey with a small role in the movie Sinners in the House in 2005. His first big role came a few years later in a film called Ladies Men. Many people know him as "Johnny" from the popular song by Yemi Alade, where he appeared in the music video. He has also starred in many other movies and television shows.
Television Shows
Alexx Ekubo has appeared in several TV series, including:
- Secrets & Scandals
- Hope Bay
- Happy Family
- Tinsel
- AY's Crib (2013-2015) as JJ
- Married to the Game (2014-2015) as Vincent Coker
Movies
Here are some of the movies Alexx Ekubo has acted in:
- Ladies Gang (2011) as Jude
- 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) 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)
- Entreat (2016) as Michael Olawale
- The Other Side of the Coin (2016)
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016) as Ife
- Wife Material (2017) as Tony
- A Man for the Weekend (2017) (with Syndy Emade) as Bryan
- Catcher (2017) as Tony Bello
- 3 is a Crowd (2017) as Derek
- 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
- Bitter Rain (2021) as TY
- The Real Us (2021) as Nnamdi
- Tiger Tails (2022) as Udoka
- The American King (2022)
- Alamajiri (2022)
- The Blood Covenant (2022) as Obi
- Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story (2023)
- Peace Be Still (2023)
- A Sunday Affair (2023) as Femi
- Rush Hour (2024) as Abuchi
- Smiling Masks (2024)
Awards and Recognition
Alexx Ekubo has won many awards for his acting. Here are some of them:
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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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 | |
2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Inikpi | Nominated | |
2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) | The Bling Lagosians | Won | |
Best Kiss in a Movie | Nominated | ||||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won |
See Also
In Spanish: Alexx Ekubo para niños
- List of Nigerian actors