Kelechi Udegbe
Kelechi Udegbe | |
|---|---|
 Udegbe (left) in Ujuju (2014) | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice over artist |
| Notable work | Ojuju |
Kelechi Udegbe is a Nigerian film actor and voice over artist.[1] He is best known for starring as the lead character in Officer Titus.[2] Since his screen debut in 2009, Kelechi has starred in several films and soaps including Behind The Smile, Ojuju, Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo, Horn Free Day and Kpians: The Feast of Souls.[3]
Education
[edit]Kelechi went to a boarding school for His secondary School Education[4]
Career
[edit]In 2005 the Actor enrolled for the Pencil Film and Television Institute (PEFTI) in Lagos for three months.[5] He was drawn to performances of Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy etc.[6] He has featured in movies that has enjoyed positive reception and has been nicknamed The Performer.[7]
Awards
[edit]- In 2015 and 2016 he bagged consecutively nominations for Best Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in the Ndani Tv Series Officer Titus.[8]
- Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2021 for his role as Officer Magnus.[9]
Personal life
[edit]The Actor was involved in a terrible car accident in November 5th 2023.[10] He made it alive with minor injuries.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | The Faculty | Jude | |
| 2008 | Sleepwalker | Ben | |
| 2010 | Bursting Out | Daniel | — |
| 2013 | Misfit | Orji | |
| 2014 | Kpians: The Feast of Souls | as Dan Mudiagha | Lead role |
| Horn Free Day | as Aloysius | — | |
| Ojuju | as Emmy | ||
| 2015 | Stupid Movie | as Aloysius | |
| Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo | as Bashar | ||
| 2016 | Men in Trouble | Obinna | |
| 2017 | Love Lost | Tunji | |
| 2018 | Nigerian Prince | Officer Femi | |
| 2019 | The Herbert Macaulay Affair [12] | ||
| 2020 | The Father | Bimbo | |
| 2021 | Cordelia | Major Kawale | |
| 2022 | Man of God | Inspector | |
| 2023 | Orah | Haggard-faced guard | |
| 2024 | KM17 | Officer Risi | |
| 2024 | Shina | Jimoh | |
| 2024 | The Hard Conversations | Asher | |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [13] |
| 2016 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor - English | Won | [15] |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role - English | Won | [16] |
| 2019 | Nominated | [17] | ||
| Best Supporting Actor - English | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | [18] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (12 November 2015). "WHY I CAN'T BE CAUGHT IN SCANDALS…ACTOR, KELECHI UDEGBE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Officer Titus is in a Hot Mess! Watch on NdaniTV". BellaNaija. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Kelechi Udegbe Biography". Film Village. Retrieved 18 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Team, Editorial (21 November 2023). "From Cartoon Binges To Oscar Shouts: How Kelechi Udegbe Became Nollywood's Finest Character Actor". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "ACTOR KELECHI UDEGBE SURVIVES GHASTLY CAR ACCIDENT". Channels.
- ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (6 November 2023). "Actor Kelechi Udegbe survives ghastly car accident". Channels.
- ^ Olowoyo, Ganiyah (1 October 2020). "NigeriaAt60: Seven movies that tell Nigeria's history". Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list". Africa Magic. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.