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Ben Touitou (born Benjamin Abba Nnayelugo Touitou on January 22, 1988) is a mixed-race Nigerian actor, model and computer geek.
Since starting his acting career in 2013, he has appeared in more than 80 films.
He is one of the most sought after and talented actors in the Nigerian movie industry.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Benjamin Abba Nnayelugo Tuitu |
| stage name: | Ben Tuitu |
| Date of Birth: | January 22, 1988 (36 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Enugu State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigerians, Israelis |
| parents: | not applicable |
| high: | 6 feet tall |
| daughter: | not applicable |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Antisocialization |
| Profession: | Actor• Model |
| net worth: | $250,000 to $300,000 |
early life
Ben Touitou was born on January 22, 1988 in Enugu State to an Israeli Jewish father and a Nigerian Christian mother.
His father, who died in 2012, was a civil engineer and architect while his mother was a professor at Babcock University, Ogun State.
Ben Touitou grew up in Enugu State along with his parents and younger sister, where he received his primary and secondary education.
He received his higher education from Valley View University in Accra, Ghana, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2010.
Profession
Ben Touitou started out as a model before destiny brought him into the movie industry in 2013. According to the actor, he entered the Nigerian movie industry by attending auditions.
He said his modelling agency referred him to the Royal College of Art, where he met Uduak Isong, who later introduced him to Emem Isong, a renowned Nigerian filmmaker.
He rose to fame when he played the role of “Lawrence” in the movie “Lagos Cougar” in 2013. He got the role after a successful audition.
The film was directed by Desmond Elliot and produced by Emem Isong. Ben Touitou is best known for his roles in Iroko TV movies, often playing the role of the “lover”.
Filmography
- Lagos Pumas (2013)
- Desperate Maid (2013)
- Forget June (2013)
- A Beautiful Day (2015)
- Life 101 (2017)
- Friendship Zone (2017)
- Crazy People (2018)
- Kamsi (2018)
- Two Mistakes (2019)
- Bad reviews (2020)
- Lockdown (2021)
Awards and nominations
- Most Promising Actor – 2014 Nigerian Film Critics Awards (Nominated)
- Most Promising Actor — 2014 City People Entertainment Awards (Nominated)
- Best Kiss in a Movie – 2014 Nigerian Film Awards for Best Film (Nominated)
Social Media
Ben Touitou is active on Instagram as @bentouitou and on Twitter as @BenTouitou.
Personal life
Ben Tuitu revealed that his mother was not supportive of his career at first as she thought it was a wayward career path.
However, her opinion changed when she saw the dedication and professionalism in the industry.
Nigerian movie actor Ben Touitou has a daughter, but the name and details of his daughter’s mother are unknown. He was reportedly in his 20s when his daughter was born.
net worth
The talented Nigerian actor Ben Touitou has an estimated net worth of $250,000 to $300,000.
