Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982), is a

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actor.

Early life and career

Mike is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1981 in

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. He attended the Federal Government College,

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and Archbishop Aggey Memorial school,

before studying Accounting at

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, Nigeria. He worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor. He has featured in several

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movies. He was nominated for ''Best Actor in a Leading Role'' for his performance in the movie "The Assassin" at the

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in 2009. and a nomination for Best Actor in

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Personal life

He was married to Nkechi Nnorom and has a son named Reynold Nkembuchim Ezuruonye. He has a younger sister, Chichi, who is a physician in the United Kingdom.

Selected filmography

* ''Endless Passion'' (2005) * ''Broken Marriage'' * ''Beyond Reason'' * ''Critical Decision'' * ''Unforeseen (2005)'' * ''Occultic Kingdom'' * ''Desire'' (2008) * ''Ropes of Fate'' (2010) * ''Keep Me Alive'' (2008) * ''Unforgivable'' (2014) * ''Calabash Part 1 & Part 2'' (2014) * '' The Duplex'' (2015)

References

External links

* Igbo male actors Nigerian male film actors Living people 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni Male actors from Lagos 1982 births Nigerian male television actors Actors from Abia State Nigerian film producers Nigerian film directors Nigerian media personalities Nigerian television personalities {{Nigeria-actor-stub