Mawuli Gavor
Ghanaian actor
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Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian actor, model, television presenter, entrepreneur, producer and former accountant.[1]
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| Education | Franklin and Marshall College |
| Occupations | Actor, television presenter, model, producer |
| Awards | 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards |
Early life and education
Gavor was born in Ghana.[2] He studied business and finance at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.[3]
Career
Gavor began his career in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate in business management and finance. After returning to Ghana, he worked as an accountant. In 2013, he became a brand ambassador to Martini and changed his career path.[1] He transitioned into acting in Nollywood films and is known for his role in Obsession. He has appeared in several other productions.[4][5]
In 2018, he produced two films and won the Best of Nollywood award for Best Kiss in a Movie alongside Odera Olivia Orji.[5][6]
Personal life
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Devil in the Detail | Sam | Alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang | [4] |
| 2015 | A Place Called Happy | Kwame | Directed by Dolapo Adeleke | [10] |
| 2017 | Obsession | Kamar | Directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick | [11] |
| Entangled | Alongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara | [12] | ||
| 2018 | Chief Daddy | Damilare Kofi Mensah | Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan | [1] |
| The Eve | Alongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya | [13] | ||
| Pay day | Orlando | Alongside Baaj Adebule, Ame Aiyejina, Bisola Aiyeola | [1] | |
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | Dan | Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola | [4][14] |
| Two Weeks in Lagos | Ejikeme | Directed by Kathryn Fasegha | [15] | |
| She is | Rowland | Alongside Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu | [16] | |
| 2020 | Joseph | Kwaku | Also co-produced | [17] |
| Crossroads | Diamond Merchant | Directed Seyi Siwoku | ||
| Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | John | Alongside Nancy Isime, Jide kene Achufisi | [18] | |
| 2021 | Just in Time | Kobena | Alongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku | [19] |
| Ponzi | Robert | Alongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson | [20] | |
| A Lady and her Lover | Lover | Alongside Simi Drey | [21] | |
| 2021 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | Dammy Baggio | Alongside Dakore Akande | [22] |
| 2022 | Man of God | Pastor Zach | [23] | |
| 2022 | Different Strokes | Kamau | Alongside Monalisa Chinda, Jibola Dabo, Femi Faks |
TV shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53 Extra | Presenter | [24] | |
| 2016 | Hush | Tes | alongside RMD | [4] |
| 2018 | Rumor Has it | Franklin | Web series by Ndani TV | [1] |
| The Mr. X Family Show | John | Alongside Funlola Aofiyebi | ||
| Royal Castle | [25] | |||
| 2019 | Flat 3B | Niyi | [26] | |
| 2021 | Mascara | Junior | Adeolu Adefarasin |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Won | [6] |
| 2021 | Kalasha Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Won |