IK Ogbonna
Nigerian actor (born 1984)
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Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna (born 11 January 1984), professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He is a Director, Model and TV Personality.[1] He was in the movie Playing Safe alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo.[2]
IK Ogbonna | |
|---|---|
IK Ogbonna | |
| Born | 11 January 1984 |
| Occupations | Actor, model, TV personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse |
Sonia Morales
(m. 2015, divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Education
Ik obtained his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, where He attained His First Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate respectively.[1] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Jos in Plateau State.[1]
The Actor bags Doctorate Degree of Arts in Leadership and Development from Institut Supérieur De Management et de Technologie (ISMT).[3][4]
Career
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.[5] While in secondary school he won the Milo Awards for Fine Arts[1]
His debut in the film industry started in 2013 when he starred in Love Lorn.[1]
He is currently a Judge at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt show.[6][7]
Personal life
Filmography
- Save a Soul (2007) as David
- A Wish (2012)
- Lovelorn (2012)
- A Wish (2012)
- Playing Safe (2013) as Laporsche
- Stolen Tomorrow (2013)
- In Her Shoes (2013) as Ben
- The Wrong Selfie (2014) as Alex
- Hustlers (2014) as Cliff
- Golden Diggin (2014) as Ik
- Blurred Lines (2014)
- Honeymoon Hotel (2014)
- My Rich Boyfriend (2014)
- Ikogosi (2015) as George
- 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
- Move Like a Boss (2024)
Awards and nominations
| 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 |
