Uzor Arukwe Biography; Early Life, Career, Movies, Awards

Uzor Arukwe is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood comic actor, entrepreneur, model, entertainer, Television personality, and comedian.

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Uzor Arukwe Biography.

Uzor Arukwe Early Life

Uzor Arukwe was born on August 6th to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Arukwe in Lagos State, Nigeria; a beautiful family of ten.

Although Uzor was born in Lagos, he is originally a native of Abia State. Abia State is a State in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.

Being a “Lagos Boy,” Uzor had his elementary school there. For his Secondary education, he flew down to Port-Harcourt where he attended the Nigerian Navy School, Port-Harcourt.

Later, Uzor left Port-Harcourt for his home state. Therein, he had his University education. He studied and bagged a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the prestigious Abia State University. This was in 2007.

After completing his degree program, Uzor traveled to Calabar where he earned a Master’s Degree. This was in 2009.

Early Career

Uzor Arukwe is popularly known for playing his role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie, “In Line and Countdown,” in 2017. In fact, Uzor rose to prominence after the release of these movies. He sure did play his roles well in these movies.

Notably, Uzor started acting professionally in the early 2000s. He started with a secondary role in the popular TV series Yaw and Flatmates. This TV series was aired on Television and sorts in the early 2000s.

Is Uzor Arukwe Married?

Uzor Arukwe just like many celebrities prefer to keep his personal life and affairs private.

He is married and living happily with his beautiful family.

Uzor Arukwe and wife.

Movies

Since he started acting Uzor Arukwe has featured in over 150 movies. These are some of his movies;

° Uncommon Event

° Dear Affy

° Taken

° Heart of Gold

° Unspoken Truth

° Hire A Woman

° My Name Is Ivy

° K]Pali

° The Set Up

° Oga Pastor

° Sugar rush

° Size 12

° Looking Back

° Girlfriends

° Over The Fence

° Blood Letters

° Sergeant Tutu

° Island Babes

° It’s About Your Husband

° Boys Will Be Boys

° Lunch Time Heroes

Awards

Uzor Arukwe has earned many awards for himself. These among others include;

° Nominated as the Best Actor in Comedy Movie

° Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) for his role in the hilarious comedy movies “Smash” and “Size 12”