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IK Ogbonna

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Early Life

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IK Ogbonna
IK Ogbonna
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Actor, model, TV personality
Years active2013–present

Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was born 11th January 1984.He is a Director, Model and TV Personality. [1]He was in the movie Playing Safe alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo.[2]

Education

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Ik obtained his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, where He attained His First Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate respectively.[3] He graduated with a Bachelors' Degree in Sociology from the University of Jos in Plateau State. [4]

The Actor bags Doctorate Degree of Arts in Leadership and Development from Institut Superieur Technologies De Management (ISTM UNIVERSITY).[5]

Career

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Ogbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time.[6] While in secondary school he won the Milo Awards for Fine Arts[7]

His debut in the film industry started in 2013 when he starred in Love Lorn.[8]

He is currently a Judge at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt show. [9][10]

Personal Life

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The Actor says He doesn't know how to ask a Woman out. His relationships starts with friendships.[11] He was once married to Sonia Morales[12]

Filmography

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  • Save a Soul (2007) as David
  • A Wish (2012)
  • In Her Shoes (2013) as Ben
  • The Wrong Selfie (2014) as Alex
  • Hustlers (2014) as Cliff
  • Open Marriage (2015) as Kelvin
  • Black Bird (2015) as Chuks
  • A Week to My Wedding (2016) as Pedro
  • Ghana Must Go (2016)[13]
  • Hire a Man (2017) as Benjamin
  • Pebbles of Love (2017) Gilbert
  • Excess Luggage (2017) as Enyinna
  • Disguise (2018) as Belinda/Lambo
  • The Washerman (2018) as Boniface
  • SHOWBIZ (2019)
  • The Confessor (2019) as Rev. Frank
  • Unroyal (2020) as Prince Leonard
  • Soft Work (2020) as Dr. J.
  • A Way Back Home (2021) as George
  • Christmas in Miami (2021) as Nite Club PR
  • I am Nazzy (2022)
  • Blunder (2022) as Jasper
  • The Switch (2023) as Pablo
  • Loving Belinda (2023) as Chucks
  • Teni's Big Day (2023) as Benjamin
  • By All Means (2024) as Nonso
  • How I Love to be Loved (2024) as Olisa
  • All That Glitters (2024) as Chuks

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2015 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Outstanding Actor at the Abuja Nominated [14]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –English Nominated [15]
2018 City People Movie Award Best Actor of the Year Nominated [14]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English Nominated [16]
Best Kiss in a Movie Won

See also

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References

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  1. ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  2. ^ Nollywood, REinvented (11 May 2013). "Playing Safe 'Review'". Nollywood REinvented. Lagos, Nigeria.
  3. ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  4. ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ Okonofua, Odion (2022-06-29). "IK Ogbonna bags doctorate degree". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  6. ^ "I used to be a chronic stammerer— IK Ogbonna". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
  7. ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  8. ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  9. ^ News, Leadership (2023-05-27). "De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt, Talent Show Celebrating All Kinds Of Talents". Retrieved 2023-06-05. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Reporter, NigPilot News (2023-07-06). "Season 3 De9jaspirit Talent Hunt 2023 returns with 4 Judges, Host of incredible prizes". Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  11. ^ "i have never toasted a girl in my life - Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard. September 24, 2023.
  12. ^ "I have never toasted a girl in my life - Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard. September 23, 2023.
  13. ^ "Why I'm very selective about scripts I take – IK Ogbonna". Vanguard News. 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  14. ^ a b Sholola, Damilola (May 2015). "I've always had female admirers all my life — Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard.
  15. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  16. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.