Gideon Okeke facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gideon Okeke
Gideon Okeke at the 2021 AMA Awards
Education	Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Alma mater	Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation	Actor, Model, and TV Presenter.
Years active	2006–present
Notable work	Relentless
Television	Big Brother Nigeria Tinsel
Children	1

Gideon Okeke is a talented Nigerian actor, model, and TV presenter. He became well-known in 2006. This was when he was a contestant on the very first season of Big Brother Nigeria. In 2008, Gideon joined the cast of the popular M-NET TV show Tinsel. He has been a regular on the show ever since.

About Gideon Okeke's Early Life and School

Growing Up in Lagos

Gideon Okeke is an only child. He grew up in a place called Ajegunle. This is one of the busy areas of Lagos, Nigeria. He often talks about how much he loves his childhood home.

Education and Acting Training

Gideon went to Nnamdi Azikiwe University. There, he studied a science subject called applied biochemistry. Later, he wanted to improve his acting skills. So, he went to the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. This is where he got special training to become a professional actor.

Gideon Okeke's Career in Entertainment

Acting on Television Shows

After being on Big Brother Nigeria, Gideon joined the TV series Tinsel. He plays the character Phillip Ade Williams. Phillip is the proud son of a rich media boss. Gideon is one of the actors who has been on Tinsel for the longest time.

He also appeared in a South African TV show called Jacobs Cross. In 2014, he acted as Bernard in the irokotv series Poisoned Bait. This show was directed by Leila Djansi, who has won awards. Gideon also hosted a game show on DSTV called Money Drop.

Gideon Okeke's Roles in Movies

Gideon got his first main role in a Nigerian movie in 2010. It was a drama film called Relentless. He acted alongside stars like Jimmy Jean-Louis and Nneka Egbuna. His second main role was in the 2014 crime movie A Place in the Stars.

In the same year, he played Tobena in the romantic comedy When Love Happens. Tobena was the main character's love interest. Gideon has also been in other films. These include the comedy Gbomo Gbomo Express and the Ghanaian drama Anniversary.

In 2016, he was in the drama 93 Days. In this movie, he acted with Danny Glover. Gideon was nominated for an AMVCA award for his role. He played Dr. Morris Ibeawuchi. Dr. Ibeawuchi was one of the doctors who survived the Ebola crisis in Nigeria.

Performing in Stage Plays

Gideon has acted in many plays on stage. One play was Fractures. This was based on a famous play called A View From The Bridge. He also played the famous musician Fela Kuti in a musical. The musical was called Fela... Arrest The Music. It celebrated the amazing talent of the Nigerian Afrobeat legend. Gideon is also part of the cast for Saro The Musical 2. This musical has been touring in London.

Gideon Okeke's Personal Life

Gideon is a father to a daughter. She was born in March 2016.

Gideon Okeke's Work: Films, TV, and Stage

Stage Plays

Television Shows

Movies

Awards and Nominations

Gideon Okeke has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.

See also

In Spanish: Gideon Okeke para niños

• Tinsel (TV series)
• List of Nigerian actors