Alex Asogwa

{{Short description|Nigerian reality TV personality and actress}}

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| name = Alex Asogwa

| birth_name = Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|15}}{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/|title=What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual|first=Segun|last=Adebayo|date=19 February 2023}}

| birth_place = Nsukka, Enugu

| nationality = Nigerian

| other_names = Alex Unusual

| alma_mater = New York Film Academy

| occupation = {{hlist|TV personality|actress|model|compere}}

| years_active = 2016–present

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| height = 5ft 11in

| hair_color = Black

| eye_color = Brown

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Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa.ogg}} (born 15 February 1996) also known as Alex Unusual is a Nigerian reality TV star, model, compere, brand influencer, filmmaker, creative writer, content creator, lifestyle vlogger, and actress.

She rose to fame after participating in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija season 3 reality TV show, where she emerged as the third runner-up and was voted as the most fun housemate.{{Cite web|last=Muriithi|first=Samuel|date=19 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1464654-alex-unusuals-biography-age-height-net-worth-married/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Legit.ng}} She is also known for her roles in Nollywood's Merry Men 2, Fate of Alakada and Nucleus.{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=29 October 2019|title=BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaijas-alex-regina-daniels-seek-revenge-in-merry-men-2/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=TheCable}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-unusual-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Bella Naija}}

Early life and education

Alex Asogwa was born in Enugu State. She is from Nsukka in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria and the eldest of the 3 siblings in the family.{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}} She is an alumna of the New York Film Academy.{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=The Nation (Nigeria)}}

She began her early education in Enugu but received her first school leaving certificate from Aunty Lizzy International School, Lagos in 2006. This was after her family moved to Lagos in 2001, then finally completed her senior secondary education in Federal Government College, Enugu, where she earned her secondary school certification. In school, she competed in track and field events, especially relays, and received numerous sporting prizes for her school.{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=The Punch}} Alex studied at the New York Film Academy to enhance her directing and content creation talents.

Career

Alex Asogwa made her big screen debut in 1996 as a 6-month-old child model in a Nestle baby food campaign. In 2016, she competed in the Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant in 2016 and was crowned the winner.{{Cite web|date=22 April 2019|title=Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/look-of-the-day-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=Vanguard (Nigeria)}} She was the red carpet host on the movie premiere of Avengers: Endgame in Nigeria for Marvel Studios. She also co-anchored the event for Lanre Olusola's book launch with fellow actor Deyemi Okanlawon.{{Cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/deyemi-okanlawon-alex-unusual-for-lanre-olusolas-online-book-launch-party/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=Vanguard (Nigeria)|language=en}}

In 2019, Asogwa hosted the red carpet premieres of Merry Men 2 and the Buckwyld and Breathless shows. She made her acting debut in Merry Men 2, 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film and a sequel to Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons that starred Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer and Linda Osifo.{{Cite web|date=22 June 2019|title=#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas|url=https://dailytrust.com/amp/ays-merry-men-2-set-for-cinemas|access-date=7 August 2022|website=Daily Trust}} She also featured in Power Of 1 and Fate of Alakada.{{Cite web|date=23 June 2019|title=Fate Of Alakada Characters|url=https://characterdb.com/Fate_of_Alakada_(2020)_Characters/1ukwho|access-date=8 August 2022|website=Character DB}}

She went on to produce and direct the short film - Nucleus which encourages everyone to pay attention to those around them, show love to the people they care about, and to give people their roses when they can still smell them. She starred in this film alongside Ngozi Nwosu.{{Cite web|date=9 March 2021|title="Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/alex-asogwa-nucleus/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Bella Naija}} She also featured in Power Of 1 and Fate of Alakada.

= Big Brother Nigeria =

In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the Big Brother Naija season 3, alongside Miracle, Cee C, Tobi and Nina.{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DSTV Official Website}}{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=The Guardian (Nigeria)}} She placed as the third runner up.{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Daily Post (Nigeria)}}

Personal life

Alex Asogwa currently lives in Lagos and is single.

Filmography

= Television =

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Year !Title !Role !Notes !Status
2018 \| Big Brother Naija 3 \| Contestant \| Reality Show Game Show \|4th Place
2023 \|Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars \| Contestant \|Reality Show Game Show \|10th Place

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2018

| Big Brother Naija 3

| Contestant

| Reality Show

Game Show

|4th Place