Zubby Michael
{{short description|Nigerian actor and film producer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Zubby Micheal
| birth_name = Azubuike Michael Egwu
| birth_place = Anambra State
| nationality = Nigerian
| citizenship = Nigerian
| education = Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Mass Communication)
| alma_mater = Nnamdi Azikiwe University
| occupation = Actor
movie producer.
| known_for = His role in Three Windows.
}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/igbo/afirika-50515749|title=I nye Odumeje otito Chukwu, Chukwu eweere gị iwe – Zubby Michael|date=22 November 2019|access-date=12 December 2019|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/zubby-michael-check-out-photos-of-actors-newly-completed-mansion/69r6yzh|title=Zubby Michael: Check out photos of actor's newly completed mansion|date=26 September 2018|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=12 December 2019}} He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/tuface-taught-me-humility-zubby-michael-actor/|title=Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor|date=17 February 2017|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=12 December 2019}}
Life and career
Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/movie/49030/nollywood-actor-zubby-michael-in-love-with-p-squares-littl.html|title=Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michzel, in Love With P Square's Little Sister Mary|website=Nigerian Voice|access-date=12 December 2019}}
He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State.{{Cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/10-nollywood-actors-started-well-havent-really-kicked/|title=10 Nollywood Actors Who Started Out Well But Haven't Really Kicked On|date=25 January 2018|website=Nigerian Entertainment Today|language=en-GB|access-date=5 May 2019}} His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/tuface-taught-me-humility-zubby-michael-actor/|title=Tuface taught me humility – Zubby Michael, actor|date=17 February 2017|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=5 May 2019}}{{Cite web|url=http://westafricalifestyle.com/12-rising-and-promising-nollywood-actors/|title=12 Rising And Promising Nollywood Actors|access-date=5 May 2019}}
= Political career =
On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano.{{Cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2019/11/obiano-appoints-actor-zubbby-michael-as-special-adviser-on-media.html|title=Obiano Appoints Actor Zubbby Michael As Special Adviser On Media|last=Alabi|first=Temitope|date=25 November 2019|website=Information Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=12 December 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/11/26/nollywood-actor-zubby-micheal-gets-political-appointment/|title=Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal gets political appointment|last=Nseyen|first=Nsikak|date=26 November 2019|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=12 December 2019}} He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Henry |date=2022-02-02 |title=Atiku's Daughter, Nana Gives A Plot Of Land To Nolloywood Actor, Zubby Michael |url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/atiku-s-daughter-nana-gives-a-plot-of-land-to-nolloywood-actor-zubby-michael/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Nigeriafilms |language=en-US}}
Awards and nominations
=Acting awards=
=Other awards=
Pictorials
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Name of Magazine |
| 2019
|A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition){{Cite web|url=https://anewtouchofafrica.com/|title=A New Touch of Africa|website=A New Touch of Africa|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-29}} |
Interviews
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Interview |
| 2021 |
| rowspan="2"|2019 |
| A New Touch of Africa{{Citation|title=ANTOA Exclusive Interview with Actor Zubby Michael|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY6mHc7s6ww|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}} |
Selected filmography
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! Year ! Name ! Role ! Starring |
| 2025
|Cheta | |
| 2024
| |Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola | |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|The Bride Price |Aloysius |Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies | |
| Onyeegwu
|Alex |Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo | |
| rowspan="3" |2022
|Poison |Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande | |
| The Wildflower
|Johntana |With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi | |
| Passport
|Terminator |Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji | |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Bloody Doings |Ugonna |Starring Jerry Amilo | |
| Ponzi
|Charles |With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo | |
| My Village People
|Bishop Divine |With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh | |
| rowspan="6" |2020
|Omoghetto:The Saga |Azaman |Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo |
| Identical Twins
| | |
| Bad Omen
| | |
| Burial Battle
| | |
| Audio Money
| | |
| Egg of love
| | |
| rowspan="18" |2019
|The Return of Dangote | | |
| Our Father's Property
|Ebuka | |
| Dying of Thirst
|Uzor | |
| Blood Feud
|Reuben | |
| Children obey your parents
|Azubuike | |
| Hunchback Princess
|Ugo | |
| Seed of Greatness
|Agumba | |
| A Thousand War
|Obidi | |
| G4 The Money Men
|Obinwanne | |
| Flashback
|Chris |Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| Seed of Deception
|Chima | |
| Enemy of Progress
|Uzondu | |
| Shameless Sisters
| |Starring Lizzy Gold |
| Yahoo King
|King Ezego | |
| Boy Makes Money
|Uzodimma | |
| Son of No Man
|Nnanna | |
| The Return of Eze Ndi Ala
|Eze |Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo |
| Afraid to Fall
|James | |
| |Pains of the Orphan
|Prince Chimaobi | |
| rowspan="13"|2018
|Throne of Terror | | |
| Sound of Calamity
|Prince Irudike | |
| Lack of Money
|Joshua | |
| Hunted Bride
|Prince Ahamefula |Starring Eve Esin |
| Omenka
|Prince Obieze Nnoruka |Starring Queen Nwokoye |
| Yahoo Shrine
|Jide | |
| Bastard Money
|Lazarus | |
| Made in South
|Edozie | |
| Anayo China
|Anayo | |
| Wasted Authority
|Collins |Starring Ngozi Ezeonu |
| Youngest Wife
|Festus | |
| The one man squad
|Victor | |
| Mama
| |Starring Liz Benson |
| rowspan="8"|2017
|Eze Ndi Ala in America |Eze |Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo |
| The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)
| | |
| Mr Arrogant
|Arinze | |
| The Return
|Igwe Ufuma |Starring Chacha Eke |
| War for love
|Dennis |Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| Ozoemena Ozubulu
|Ozoemena | |
| Adaure, My love
|Izunna |Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| Sword of Justice
|Prince Ogugua |Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2016
|Family Matters (Akara Ayasago) |Tony |Starring Ebere Okaro |
| rowspan="7"|2015
|1st Hit |Gallardo |Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu |
| The Promise
|Izu |Starring Chacha Eke |
| Abba
|Chibueze |Starring Queen Nwokoye |
| Okada 50
|Okada 50 |Starring Ebere Okaro |
| Compound fools
|Ossai |Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie |
| My love, my mother's wish
|Ikechukwu |Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| Settle Me
|Agozie |Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| |The Struggle
|Alfred |Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba |
| 2013
|Cry of a Witch |Buike |Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi |
| 2009
|Heavy Heart |Johnson |Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar |
| 2007
|Blood Apart |Johnpaul |Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka |
References
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Category:Date of birth missing (living people)
Category:Nigerian male film actors
Category:Nigerian film producers
Category:Actors from Anambra State
Category:Nigerian actor-politicians
Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni
External links
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