Stan Nze
{{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1989)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Stan Nze
| image = Stan Nze.png
| birth_name = Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|05|15}}
| nationality = Nigerian
| alma_mater = Nnamdi Azikiwe University
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2009 - present
| known_for = Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
| awards = AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama
}}
Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born May 15,1989{{Cite web |title=IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows |url=https://m.imdb.com/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}} and known professionally as Stan Nze) is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake.{{Cite news|title=Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/world-58535059|access-date=2021-09-16|language=Nigerian Pidgin}} Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake''.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-61452928 |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=BBC News Pidgin|language=Nigerian Pidgin}}
Biography
Stan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.{{Cite web|last=Oguntayo|first=Femi|date=2021-01-30|title=9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/9-showbiz-stars-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Tribune Online|language=en-GB}} He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.
He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named Private Sector and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie named Murder At Prime Suites where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder.
Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021.
Filmography
= Films =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |
| 2013
|Adolf |First film role |
| 2015
|Bad Drop |Oreva |He also served as a producer |
| 2016
|Duke Nyamma | |
| 2017
|Peter | |
| 2018
|Fit Fam |Iyke | | |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|The Recipient |Kamsi |With Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye, Mary Lazarus | |
| City of Bastards
| | | |
| 2020
|Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story |Ahanna |With Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin, Efa Iwara |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Buntus |With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedieji |
| Bitter Rain
|Ebuka |With Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye |
| Charge and Bail
|Dotun Adebutu |With Femi Adebayo, Tunji Aderibigbe, Shammah Agah |
| 2021
|Donald |With Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Chioma Okafor |
| 2022
|Chiboy |With John Promise Adurable, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rita Anwarah | |
| 2022
|The Care Giver |Daniel |With Blossom Chukwujekwu, Moses Godwin, Sandra Nwabude | |
| rowspan=3|2023
|Tito |With Daniel Etim Effiong, Ini Dima Okojie, Uche Montana | |
| Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story
| Áfàméfùnà |With Jide Kene Achufusi, Segun Arinze | |
| Love Unbroken
|Tom |With Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Paschaline Alex | |
| 2024
|Iron Bar |Iron Bar |with Segun Arinze, Mary Lazarus, Khing Bassey | |
| 2024
|Nupe Commander |with Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele | |
| 2024
|Troublous Weekend |Jason |with Kenechukwu Ezeh, Crystabel Goddy | |
| 2024
|Lobster |with Funke Akindele and Nancy Isime | |
= TV shows =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |
| 2009
|Private Sector | | |
| |Tinsel
|Ohakanu | |
| 2016-17
|Sam | |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref |
| 2016
|Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA) |Best Lead Actor |{{nom}} |
| 2019
|Best Supporting Actor –English |Thick Skinned |{{nom}} |
| 2020
|Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo |Ishi Anyaocha |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="3" |2021
| rowspan="2" |Best Actor | rowspan="4" |Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story |{{won}} |
| rowspan="2" |Best of Nollywood Awards
|{{won}} |
| Best Kiss in a Movie
|{{nominated}} |
| 2022
|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Actor in A Drama |{{Won}} |
References
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External links
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Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni
Category:21st-century Nigerian male actors
Category:Nigerian male film actors
Category:Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards winners
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