Chigozie Atuanya
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Born13 September 1980
Nri, Anambra State, Nigeria
AlmamaterEnugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
Spouse
Jennifer Obianuju Atuanya (nee Oranika)
(m. 2013)Zeal Chigozie Atuanya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 September 1980 Nri, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) |
| Spouse |
Jennifer Obianuju Atuanya (nee Oranika)
(m. 2013) |
Zeal Chigozie Atuanya// ⓘ (born 13 September 1980) is a Nigerian actor, film producer and entrepreneur.[1][2] He is the CEO of Skybridimpex roof and Uncle Lala'sTV.[3]
Born in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, Atuanya hails from Nri in Anambra State.[4][5] He got his B.Sc. in public administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.[6]
Career
Personal life
Atuanya is married to Jennifer Obianuju Oranika, a law graduate from Igbinedion University, Edo State. The couple's traditional marriage took place on 31 March 2013, followed by a white wedding on 3 August 2013.[8] They have a daughter, Kaima, born on 6 September 2014.[9]
Selected filmography
- Last Warning (2002)
- Miserable Wealth (2003)
- Great Mother
- My Angel (2004)
- Floating Feelings (2005)
- Rattle Snake 3
- Evil Forest
- Lumba Boys (2008)
- Ladies Gang (2011) as Mike
- White Hunters (2010)
- Floating Feelings (2005) as Robert
- My Sweet Sister (2006)
- Double Slap (2006)
- Royal Palace (2005)
- Chetanna (2015) as Emeka
- Brother's Keeper (2014) as Assassin
- Native Girl (2018) as Chike
- Stolen (2019)
- Nkem (2020)
- Disunion (2020) as Kalu
- Obidike (2022) as Obidike
- Save The Princess (2022) as Nkemjika
- Passionate Encounter (2022)
- Mr Wife (2023) as Chibuzor
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won | [10] |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) | Best Indigenous Film –Chetanna | Won | [11] |
| 2015 | 2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor Indigenous (Male) | Won | [12] |
| 2016 | 4th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Producer of Best Indigenous Language Film (Igbo) | Nominated | [13] |