Bob-Manuel Udokwu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udokwu (1967-04-18) 18 April 1967 Ogidi, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupations | Actor, director |
| Spouse | Cassandra Joseph |
| Children | Elyon Chinaza and Marcus Garvey |
Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udokwu (born 18 April 1967) is a Nigerian actor, movie director, producer and politician.[1][2][3] Udokwu was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards for his role in the film Adesuwa (2012).[4] He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2014.[5]
Early life
Bob-Manuel was born to Mr. Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu and Ezelagbo Udokwu, in Nkwelle-Ogidi, Anambra State.[6]
Education
He attended St. Peters Primary School (now Hillside Primary School) in the Coal Camp, Enugu, Enugu State for his elementary education, and Oraukwu Grammar School, Oraukwu, Anambra State for his secondary education. He proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts. He later bagged a master's degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from the University of Lagos. He was the president of the Nigeria University Theater Arts Student Association from 1989 – 1990.[7]
Personal life
Udokwu met Cassandra Joseph when he was doing his master's degree program at the University of Lagos, while she was an undergraduate at the university. They married on 19 February 2000.[8] They have two children: Elyon Chinaza and Marcus Garvey.[9] He is a Christian.[10] In 2022, he was appointed by governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state, as a special adviser on entertainment, tourism, and media.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Living in Bondage | Mike |
| 1993 | Living in Bondage 2 | Mike |
| 1993 | When the Sun Sets | |
| 1994 | Black Maria | |
| 1995 | Rattlesnake | Maduako Olisa Jnr |
| 1995 | True Confessions | |
| 1997 | Rituals | Terry |
| 1998 | Blood Money: The Vulture Men 2 | Bank Inspector |
| 1998 | Karishika | Pastor Evarist |
| 1998 | Most Wanted 1&2 | Alex |
| 1998 | Captive | Nick |
| 1999 | Tokunboh | Prince Chidi |
| 1999 | Camouflage | |
| 2000 | Executive Crime | Stanley |
| 2001 | Mothering Sunday | Ejike |
| 2002 | Evil Doers | John |
| 2002 | My Girl | |
| 2002 | Old School | |
| 2003 | Private Sin | Nurse 1 |
| 2004 | Risky Affair | Steve |
| 2005 | Games Women Play | Bill |
| What a World | ||
| 2006 | Naked Sin | |
| My Time | ||
| Home Apart | ||
| 2006 | Games Men Play | |
| 2006 | Soul Engagement | |
| 2007 | The Key for Happiness | Kelvia |
| 2007 | A Time to Love | Peter |
| 2007 | Cover Up | Harrison |
| 2007 | Endless Tears | |
| 2007 | Forgive Me 1&2 | |
| 2008 | Tears in Marriage 1&2 | |
| 2008 | Heaven after Hell | |
| 2012 | Adesuwa | |
| 2016 | Break the Silence | |
| 2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Mike |
| 2024 | Ugly Bird | King |
| 2024 | Life in Pieces | |
| 2024 | Hijack '93 | Lieutenant Dokunbo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| At Your Service | ||
| 1991–1994 | Checkmate | |
| 2020 | It's a Crazy World (2020–2021) | Don Chukwuma |
See also
References
- "Bob-Manuel Udokwu joins Gov Obiano's cabinet". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- NKARENYI UKONU (18 November 2012). "Ladies warn me not to pick my husband's call again — Cassandra Udokwu". The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 November 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- Ayo Onikoyi (4 May 2014). "How Amaka Igwe made me a star – Bob Manuel-Udokwu". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- Acho, Affa (1 April 2023). "Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Once Political Appointees". Leadership. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- NONYE BEN-NWANKWO AND KEMI VAUGHAN (27 July 2013). "Bob-Manuel Udokwu is not happy now". The Punch. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- "AfroDB". afrodb.com. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- "Modern Ghana - Breaking News, Ghana, Africa, Entertainment". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- "My marriage...with Bob-Manuel Udokwu". The Punch. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- "Bob-Manuel's Daughter, Elyon Chinaza Udokwu Crowned African Queen 2016 - Glamtush". 21 June 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- "Biography, Profile, Movies and Success Story of Bob Manuel Udokwu". 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- "Stop asking if I will stop acting — Bob-Manuel Udokwu". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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