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Zubi Azubuike Michael Egwu (born February 1, 1985), also known as Zubi Michael, is a 39-year-old Nigerian film actor and an accomplished film producer.
He is known for his roles in Three Windows, A Royal Storm, and Working Lady, and is particularly recognized for his portrayal of bad guys, criminals, villains, or killers in most of the films he has appeared in.
Zubby Michael made his Nigerian film debut in 2006 with Missing Rib and has since appeared in over 50 Nigerian films.
He has and continues to win the hearts of many and shows signs of improvement with every movie he appears in.
Nigerian film actors
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| full name: | Zubi Azubuike Michael Egwu |
| stage name: | Zubby Michael |
| date of birth: | February 1, 1985 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Yola, Adamawa |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | not applicable |
| children: | Chikamso Ejiofor (adopted son) |
| high: | not applicable |
| brothers and sisters: | Chris Agwu, Cynthia Agwu, Shelly Agwu, Stanley Agwu, Mary Slim Sugar |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | unmarried |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $1.2 million |
early life
Zubby Micheal was born on February 1, 1985, in a family in Ekwusigo area of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. His full name is Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu.
However, he is a native of Ozoburu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State but grew up in Adamawa in Northeastern Nigeria.
The Nigerian revealed in an interview that he grew up in a beautiful family with very good parents. His father is a successful businessman and his mother is a teacher.
Zubby Michael also talked about his experience growing up in the North during the interview. He believes that Northerners are lovely and respectable people, especially those who are open-minded.
He recalled an experience during his childhood when he was driving his father’s car when his father was not around.
Zubby Michael said that one day he had no idea his father had come home, and when he found out, he accidentally (out of fear) crashed his car into another car in the yard.
That day, his father beat him severely. He fainted for a time, but later woke up after drinking water.
educate
Zubi Michael received his primary and secondary education in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, where he obtained his Primary and Secondary School Certificates.
After completing his secondary education, he was admitted to the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. In the university, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.
Profession
Zubi Michael started his acting career at the age of eight in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State. Before he started acting in movies, he participated in TV soap operas and played a role in the TV series Coded Hussle in 2006. In the same year, he officially joined the Nigerian film industry as a professional actor and starred in his first movie.
In an exclusive interview, the Nigerian movie industry actor revealed that his acting career began in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, where he met a producer who introduced him to the industry. It was this chance meeting that led him to star in his first movie, Missing Rib. He further revealed that it was a great experience to work with stars like Ramsay Noah and Toto Dick.
However, Zubi Michael rose to fame in the Nigerian movie industry when he starred in Three Windows, Working Lady and Royal Storm. He played the lead role in the Three Windows movie opposite Oge Okoye, Justus Esiri, Ngozi Ezenu and others.
Other action films such as Princess Diaries and The Dark Knight also boosted his popularity. These films made him famous for portraying bad guy characters, including criminals, villains and killers.
The actor in his career so far has starred alongside several A-list Nigerian movie industry actors such as Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh, Ini Edo, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Oge Okoye, Patience Ozokwor, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Sam Dede, Olu Jacobs, Uche Jombo, Nkem Owoh, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Mercy Johnson, Van Vicker, Emeka Ike, Junior Pope, Chacha Eke, Kenneth Okonkwo, Uche Ogbodo, Jackie Appiah, and many other Nigerian and African movie stars.
Zubby Michael has also been involved in film production. He produced a film called First Hit starring Chikwetalu Agu, Ngozi Ezeonu, Nonso Diobi, Junior Pope, Ebere Okaro, Harry B Anyanwu and Terry G.
Political career
On November 25, 2019, Zubby Michael was appointed as the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano.
He was also presented with a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the youth empowerment programme of 89.7 FM, an urban radio station in Anambra State.
Awards and recognition
- 2011 Nigerian Film Best Newcomer Award (BON) Most Promising Actor (Nominated)
- 2014 City People Film Awards Best New Actor (English) (Nominated)
- 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards (Local Film) Best Actor of the Year (Nominated)
- 2015 City People Film Awards Best Supporting Actor (English) (Nominated)
- 2018 City People Film Awards Best Actor of the Year (English) (Nominated)
- 2018 Nigeria Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Achievers Awards – Nollywood Personality of the Year (Winner)
- 2018 Southeast Entertainment Awards Movie Idol of the Year (Winner)
- 2019 Nigeria Achievement Awards Best Actor of the Year (English) (Nominated)
- 2019 City People Movie Awards Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) (Nominated)
- 2019 City People Film Awards Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) (Nominated)
- 2019 City People Film Awards Best Actor of the Year (English) (Nominated)
- 2019 South-South Achievers Awards (SSA) Best Actor of the Year (Nominated)
- Southeastern Pageant Organization awarded “Celebrity Politician of the Year” (2020) (Winner)
social media
Zubi Michael is one of the most loved and followed actors in Africa in recent years. The Nigerian movie star is very active on social media with many posts and pictures constantly showing off his achievements so far.
He has over 4.3 million followers on Instagram, and millions more on Twitter and Facebook combined.
Zubby Micheal’s official and verified social media accounts are as follows:
- Instagram: @zubbymichael
- Twitter: @iamzubbymichael
- Facebook: Zubby Michael
personal life
The Nigerian movie star appears taller in most of his recent pictures. Zubby Michael’s weight and height appear to be above average. Unfortunately, his actual body measurements, height, and weight are not available at the moment.
However, we are keeping a close eye on the matter and will upload details as soon as they become available.
However, we can tell you with authority that Zubby Michael has black skin, eyes, and hair, and coupled with his attractive male figure and being a handsome guy in the eyes of his female fans, it’s no wonder that filmmakers almost always want to work with him.
Zubby Michael was once in a relationship with the youngest sister of the famous music duo Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, also known as P-Square.
The two met at the traditional wedding of Nigerian film actor Mike Ezeuluniye. However, their relationship was short-lived and the two broke up after dating for a while. He later revealed in an interview that the reason for the breakup was that he was not ready to settle down.
The actor further revealed that there is no need to rush into marriage “when you still have some dreams in your heart that you plan to fulfill in the future.” Likewise, Zubi Michael revealed that he can still marry her if she is still willing when he is ready.
When asked about his ideal woman, the Nigerian star revealed that he doesn’t really know what his idea of a perfect woman should be like, but Zubi Michael knows full well that he wants to marry a woman who is loyal, devoted, intelligent, but also beautiful and capable of making him happy.
net worth
Currently, Zubi Michael’s net worth is around $1.2 million, with most of his income coming from his acting work and personal ventures. The actor recently completed the construction of a multi-million naira mansion in the city of Lagos. He also drives expensive cars, attends grand ceremonies that flaunt his wealth, and wears expensive accessories.
Filmography
Zubby Michael is one of the biggest stars in the Nigerian movie industry and has appeared in many Nigerian movies and TV series including;
- Bad Omen
- Battle of Burial
- Omoghetto: The Legend
- Love Egg
- Audio Currency
- Identical twins
- Death by thirst
- Hunchback Princess
- A Thousand Wars
- Dangote’s return
- flashback
- Seeds of Deception
- Great seeds
- Enemies of Progress
- Our Father’s Property
- G4 Rich people
- Shameless Sisters
- Blood Feud
- Son of Nobody
- Boys making money
- The Return of Eze Ndi Ala
- Fear of falling
- The pain of orphans
- Yahoo King
- Sound of Disaster
- The Hunted Bride
- Omenka
- Lack of money
- Yahoo Shrine
- Throne of Terror
- Annette China
- The youngest wife
- Made in the South
- Waste of power
- Mother
- Bastard money
- Fight for Love
- Mr. Arrogant
- Ozomena Ozuburu
- Rewards
- Adar, my love
- Eze K’udene (King of the Vultures)
- Sword of Justice
- promise
- Family Affairs (Akara Ayasago)
- Compound Fool
- First hit
- Okada 50
- Sound of Disaster
- Haunted Bride
- Omenka
- Lack of money
- Yahoo Shrine
- Throne of Terror
- Adar, my love
- Eze K’udene (King of the Vultures)
- Sword of Justice
- promise
