Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi | |
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Born | Nonso Diobi July 17, 1976 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2001–present |
Website | linkedin |
Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) // is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor[1][2] and film director.[3][4] While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, in Enugu State, Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line followed by an outstanding performance in the movie titled "Hatred". He went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him breakthrough after which he became a household name across Africa.[5] Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is the founder and chairman of Golden Tape Media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador.[6] He has starred in over 76 films.[7][8]
Filmography
[edit]Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | |
2023 | Endless Love | Father Ejike | |
2021 | Drunk in Jealousy | Tony | |
2019 | Red | ||
Least Expected | |||
Blue | Timothy | ||
2018 | Lagos Real Fake Life | Emeka | |
2017 | To Live a Lie | Kenneth | |
Seed of Hatred | |||
The Wife's Lover | Evans | ||
The Bushman I Love | Dean | ||
2016 | Three Daughters of Eli | ||
2015 | Overseas | Kenneth | |
The Last 3 Digits[9] | Alex | ||
2010 | Makers of Justice | Desmond | |
Palace Slave | |||
Too Much | Richard | ||
2009 | Beyond Desire | David | |
My Last Ambition | Dan | ||
Sexy Girls | |||
2008 | Chasing the Dream | ||
Last True Sacrifice | |||
Life Incidence | |||
Naked Wrestler | Okoro | ||
Offensive Relationship | Harry | ||
Temple of Justice | |||
The Gods are Wise | |||
The Lethal Woman | |||
Tiger King | |||
Tomorrow Must Wait | Dan | ||
True Sacrifice | |||
2007 | Bafana Bafana | Uche | |
Desperate Ladies | Jake | ||
Double Game | |||
Emotional Risk | |||
End of Evil Doers | Chuka | ||
Final Hour | |||
Final Risk | |||
House of Doom | Obinna Snr. | ||
Love and Likeness | Stanley | ||
My Beloved Son | |||
Naked Kingdom | |||
Next Door Neighbour | Tony | ||
Power of Justice | |||
Rush Hour | |||
Sunny My Son | Kizito | ||
The Cadet | |||
Unhappy Moment | |||
Wealth Aside | |||
Will of God | |||
World of Commotion | |||
2006 | Ass on Fire | ||
Before Ordination | Paulson | ||
Be My Val | Bayo | ||
Clash of Interest | Johnson | ||
Divided Secret | Ezenwa | ||
Holy Cross | |||
In The Closet | Quincy | ||
Last Dance | Damien | ||
Moonlight | |||
My Girlfriend | |||
On My Wedding Day | Oscar | ||
Pastor's Blood | Ugonna | ||
Pay Day | |||
Peace Talk | |||
Royal Insult | |||
The Lost Son | |||
The Wolves | Nicholas | ||
Under Control | |||
War Game | |||
2005 | The Prince & the Princess | ||
Across The Bridge | |||
Back Drop | |||
Black Bra | Frank | ||
Blood Battle | |||
C.I.D | |||
Celebration of Death | |||
Desperate Love | |||
Diamond Forever | |||
Good News | Obinna | ||
Marry Me | |||
Message | Bernard | ||
Ola... the Morning Sun | |||
Shock | |||
Suicide Lovers | |||
Tears for Nancy | Richard | ||
World of a Prince | |||
2004 | Heritage | Ikenna | |
2004 | Police Woman | ||
2003 | The Richest Man | ||
2001 | Hatred | Nedu | |
Love Boat | Boat Boy | ||
Never Comeback | |||
Border Line | |||
1999 | Ijele | Boy 1 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2015 | 3rd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [10] |
2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ Adeneyo, Apegg (2019-07-18). "Yul Edochie reveals what Nonso Diobi did to him when he first came to Lagos". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "Never underestimate prayer - Nonso Diobi - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Nigeria: Nonso Diobi Throws Jab At Africa Magic". Daily Independent Newspaper. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Nollywood actors don't care about each other – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ Ikeh, Chrysanthus (13 December 2014). "'My mom wonders why I'm still single at 38' – Nonso Diobi". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "MEET The Son Of Nollywood Actor Nonso Diobi -Photo | African News | Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment". African News || Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (14 November 2014). ""I don't want to make mistakes in marriage" – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ Filani, Kemi (14 November 2014). "Ladies of today are nothing to write home about – Nonso Diobi speaks on his crush for Ini Edo and marital status". YNaija. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Nonso Diobi | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "2014 NOMINEES". Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
External links
[edit]- Nonso Diobi at IMDb