Victor Osuagwu is a Nigerian

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who won the ''City People Movie Special Recognition Award'' at the

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and Is a former president of the

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chapter of the

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Early life and education

Osuagwu is from

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Local Government Area of

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in the southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He is from a family of five, being the youngest. Born in Imo State, but grew up in Rivers State, where his mother originates. He was raised under the care of his grandmother in Queens' Town, Opobo. His educational journey began in Rivers State, where he completed part of his primary schooling. He then returned to Imo State to finish primary school and attend secondary school in the Udu autonomous community. Later, he pursued higher education at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, graduating with a degree in Theatre Arts.

Career

Osuagwu officially became recognized as a Nigerian actor in 1997. Osuagwu debuted into the Nigerian movie industry

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with the second part of a movie titled ''Evil Passion 2'' whilst an undergraduate in the university.

Endorsement

Osuagwu In 2015 became an ambassador for Nigerian multinational telecommunications company GLO.

Awards

Osuagwu won the ''City People Movie Special Recognition Award'' at the

Personal life

Osuagwu is married to Roseline Nchelem, whom he met in 1990 and married in 2002. The union was blessed with four children. Osuagwu is also a Nigerian chief & bares the title of ''Ochibundu 1 of Udo Ancient Kingdom in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA of Imo State.''

Selected filmography

*''Onye-Eze'' (2001) *''Ofeke'' (2002) *''$1 (One Dollar)'' (2002) (with

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) *''Fools'' (2003) *''Lion Finger'' (2003) *''My Only Love'' (2003) as Osigwe *''No Shaking'' (2003) as Ojemba (with

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and

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) *''Nwa Teacher'' (2003) as Akachukwu *''Punching Bag'' (2003) *''Slow Poison'' (2003) Makor *''Joshua'' (2005) *''Trouble Makers'' (2005) *''Anti-Crime'' (2006) *''Chelsea/Liverpool'' (2006) *''Men On The Run'' (2006) *''My Kingdom Come'' (2006) *''Store Keeper'' (2006) *''Tears From Holland'' (2006) *''Bird Flu'' (2007) as Malachi *''Powerful Civilian'' (2007) as Alloy *''Vineyard'' (2008) *''Agaba'' (2009) *''My Classmate'' (2011) *''Iron Pant'' (2012) *''Titus the Village Gossiper'' (2018) *''Adam Goes to School'' *''Corporate Beggar'' *''Evil Passion'' *''Awilo Sharp-Sharp'' *''He Goat'' *''Keke Soldiers'' *''Our Daily Bread'' *''Onye Amuma'' (with

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) *''The Chronicles'' (with

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) *''Professional Beggars'' *''Father and Son'' (2022) as Okeke *''A Country Called Ghana (2024)'' *''3 Working Days (2024)'' *'' Move Like a Boss'' (2024) as Barrister

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Osuagwu, Victor Living people Igbo male actors University of Port Harcourt alumni Year of birth missing (living people) Nigerian male television actors People from Mbaise Actors from Imo State Male actors from Imo State