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Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke (born April 10, 1986), better known by his stage name Alexx Ekubo, is a famous Nigerian actor and model.
He was the first runner-up of Mr. Nigeria 2010. Alex Ekubo is one of the most handsome Nigerian screen personalities ever.
He won the 2013 Nigerian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Weekend Getaway.
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Real Name: | Alex Ekubo-Okwarake |
stage name: | Alex Ekubo |
Date of Birth: | April 10, 1986 (38 years old) |
place of birth: | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
country of origin: | Rivers State |
Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
high: | 1.88m |
parents: | Jane Ekubo-Okwarak, Mazi Ekubo-Okwarak |
Brothers and sisters: | 3 |
Wife • Spouse: | Fancy Acholonu (canceled) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Fancy Agiolonu (for example) |
Children: | not applicable |
Profession: | Actor • Media Celebrity |
net worth: | $1 million |
Early life and education
Alexx Ekubo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on April 10, 1986. He is the son of Jane Ekubo-Okwaraeke (mother) and Mazi Ekubo-Okwaraeke (father).
His father is an oil marketer and his mother is a fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Alexx Ekubo has three siblings, two sisters and a brother.
This handsome man is 38 years old. Alexx Ekubo celebrates his birthday every year on April 10. His star sign is Aries.
He attended and graduated from the Federal Government College, Daura, Katsina State, and later attended the University of Calabar to study law.
He attended Calabar Polytechnic and obtained a diploma in Mass Communications.
Profession
Alex Ekubo entered the Nigerian entertainment industry in 2005 and has starred in several hit movies. He made his screen debut as Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen in the 2005 Nigerian TV series, The Sinner in the House.
His first major role was in the movie Playboy a few years ago. He also played “Johnny the Loverboy” in the music video for Yemi Alade’s hit single “Johnny”.
Alexx Ekubo has worked with famous entertainment stars such as Yvonne Nelson, Rukky Sanda, Yemi Alade, Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo.
Personal life
On May 10, 2021, Alexx Ekubo and his fiancée, Fancy Acholonu, announced their wedding date on Instagram.
Their traditional wedding was scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 20 in Imo State, while the white wedding was scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 27 in Lagos State.
In August 2021, Alexx Ekubo’s fiancée called off her engagement with Fancy Acholonu, saying their relationship was over.
Gistloversblog claims that this is because he is a homosexual, but we cannot verify this as Gistlover is not a verified source.
Awards and nominations
Alexx Ekubo won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2013 Best Nigerian Movie Awards for his performance in the Nigerian romantic drama Weekend Getaway.
He was the first runner-up of Mr. Nigeria in 2010. In 2015, he won the Nigeria Teen Choice Awards Celebrity Award – Outstanding Television Personality. In 2016, he won the late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA Actor of the Year Award.
Nigerian Movie Best Awards 2017- Best Lead Actor- English. Nigerian Movie Best Awards 2020- Best Supporting Actor (English), Best Movie Kiss. Net Honor Awards 2021- Most Popular Actor.
Filmography
- Aina (2011)
- Secrets and Scandals
- Hope Bay
- Happy Family
- Foil
- AY’s Crib
- Marry the Game
- Weekend Getaway (2012)
- True Citizen (2012)
- In the Cupboard (2012)
- Dream Walker (2013)
- Keep My Man (2013)
- Lagos Pumas (2013)
- Champagne (2014)
- Single, Married, Complicated (2014)
- Ifidolapo (2014)
- Gold Diggin (2014) (with Yvonne Nelson and Rukky Sanda)
- Undercover Lover (2015)
- All That Glitters (2015)
- First Lady (2015) (with Omoni Oboli)
- Bomo Bomo Express (2015)
- Death toll (2015)
- Plea (2016)
- The Other Side of the Coin (2016)
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016)
- Wife’s Material (2017)
- Weekend Man (2017) (cooperated with Syndy Emade)
- The Catcher in the Rye (2017)
- 3 The Crowd (2017)
- The Hot Girl Next Door(2018)
- 2018 Switch
- The Power of 1 (2018)
- American King: An African Priestess’s Narrative (2019)
- Lagosians (2019)
- Zero Hour(2019)
- Your Excellency (2019)
- 72 Hours (2019)
- Soft Work (2020)
- Son of Mercy (2020)
net worth
Alexx Ekubo’s current net worth is $1 million which is equivalent to 500 million naira.
Social Media
- Instagram @alexxekubo
- Twitter @AlexxEkubo