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Cyril Chukwuemeka Pharaoh (born 4 November 1983) is a 40-year-old fast-rising Nigerian actor and screenwriter in the film industry.
The Southeastern-born actor’s nickname is “Pharaoh.”
The talented actor, who is a member of the Igbo ethnic group, has starred in many movies since he hit the big screen nearly a decade ago.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Cyril Chukwuemeka |
| stage name: | Pharaoh |
| Date of Birth: | November 4, 1983 (40 years old) |
| place of birth: | Onitsha |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Wife • Spouse: | Married |
| Profession: | Actor • Screenwriter |
| net worth: | $400,000 |
early life
Cyril Chukwuemeka was born in 1983 to Chief Cyril Ikemefuna Nweke and Ifeoma Georgina Nweke.
He is from Ifete Ukpo, Anambra State. He is an Igbo man.
He comes from a royal family, his father is Eze Ndi Igbo Nnanyelugo from Kaltongo, Gombe State.
He is the eldest son of seven siblings. He and his siblings grew up in the southeast and north of the country.
His father is now a pastor at Christ Liberation Church, and his mother is an entrepreneur who runs a small to medium-sized business.
educate
He received his primary education at Obiokosun Memorial Nursery and Primary School in Onitsha, Niger State and St. Mary Nursery and Primary School in Suleja.
He obtained his junior secondary school certificate from the latter school.
He obtained his West African School Certificate from Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, Abuja. He graduated from high school in 1995.
He then attended the University of Jos in Plateau State and graduated with a Diploma in Law and a Degree in Political Science and Public Administration in 2009.
Profession
Cyril has loved acting since he was a child. In 2011, he joined the entertainment industry as a professional actor and made his debut in the movie “Serpent’s Contract”.
He played the lead role for the first time in a movie produced by top actor Kenneth Okonkwo. The movie, titled The Last Day, made Cyril famous.
The handsome actor has starred in many movies like The Reborn Billionaire, Money Contract, Princess Ifeoma, Royal Twins, Initiation Ceremony, Cross Carpet, Punishment, etc.
Some of the top actors he has worked with include: Yul Edochie, Kenneth Okonkwo, Onyinye Okafor, Clement Ohamaeze, Elvis Obi, Funke Akindele, Regina Daniels, Jerry Amilo, Zubby Michael, Onny Michael, Ngozi Ezeonu, Luchy Donalds, Ify Eze, Stanley Ebuka, Evans Ogonna, Jessica Lydia Owan, Junior Pope, Paulo Ibu, Gentle Jack and many more.
Filmography
- Blood in, blood out
- The Young King
- Princess’ Choice
- Queens
- Kings
- River Wedding
- The youngest Tang
- village head
- Pot of Doom
- Street Money
- Living Christ
Social Media
Cyril Chukwuemeka is very active on social media, especially Instagram, where he has over 163k followers.
His official Instagram account is @kingcyrilpharaoh.
Personal life
Cyril Chukwuemeka is married and has three children – two daughters and a son. His first child, Princess Ijeoma Cyril turned six on July 22, 2020.
He is a Christian who lives in Onitsha, Anambra State with his family.
His spiritual father is Prophet Emeka Odumeje of the Mount of Holy Spirit Intervention Ministry.
net worth
Cyril Chukwuemeka has made a comfortable living from his earnings as an actor. His current net worth is estimated to be $400,000.
