Andy Chukwu

Andy Chukwu (born May 14) is a Nigerian movie director. He started his career as an actor.[1] Movies he has acted in include Karishika (1996), Witches (1998) and Issakaba (2000). Movies directed by him include Mr. Ibu and 2 Rats. Chukwu has directed movies starring A-list Nollywood actors/actresses such as Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Dakore Egbuson, Patience Ozokwor, Amaechi Muonagor, Julius Agwu, Pete Edochie, Ali Nuhu, Emeka Ike, Gentle Jack, Ronke Ojo, Sandra Achums, amongst others.

Andy Chukwu
BornMay 14
Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
  • actor
  • filmmaker
  • producer
  • writer

He was one of the movie industry stakeholders invited by the president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan in 2013 to mark the 20th anniversary since the release of the first Nigerian movie on home video.[2]

Background

Chukwu is from Obinagu in Ishiagu town of Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Career

Chukwu's acting career kicked off after featuring in the Nollywood horror classic Karishika in 1996. After starring in a couple of movies as an actor such as Issakaba and Witches. He transited from acting in the late 90s to movie directing in the 2000s. He has over a dozen movies under his belt in both acting and directing capacities. He sometimes stars in movies he directs, taking on minor supporting roles. He is the director of the Nigerian critically acclaimed comedy Mr. Ibu starring John Okafor as the main character. Today, John Okafor is more widely known by name of the character he played in this movie than his actual government name.[3]

Community projects

Chukwu partnered with the governments of Ebonyi State and Lagos State for a skill acquisition program called Street to Skills. The aim was the program was to help children and youth stop street hawking and hone skills which they could use to earn a living.[4][5]

Chukwu iterated that he is working on a movie to draw awareness to Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and the plight faced by its sufferers. He pledged making the movie as part of his contribution to the pet project of the erstwhile first lady of Ebonyi State, Josephine Elechi.[6]

Filmography
YearFilmNotesCo-stars (Roles)
1996KarishikaActorwith Becky Ngozi Okorie (Karishika)

Bob-Manuel Udokwu (Pastor Everest), Sandra Achums, Amaechi Muonagor

1998 Witches Actor (Role as Dickson) with Liz Benson (Princess), Zack Orji (Desmond), Patrick Doyle (Pastor), Obot Etuk (Jagua), Bukky Ajayi (Desmond's Mother), Larry Koldsweat (Babalawo), Tony "One Week" Muonagor (George)
2000IssakabaActorwith Zulu Adigwe, Chiwetalu Agu, Sam Dede, Amaechi Muonagor
2001 Broad day light Actor Hanks Anuku, Enebeli Elebuwa, Gentle Jack, Bimbo Manuel
2002 A cry for help Actor, director Amaechi Muonagor, Ngozi Nwosu, Clem Ohameze, Nkiru Sylvanus
My girl Actor with Chiege Alisigwe,

Pete Eneh, Clem Ohameze, Zack Orji, Bob-Manuel Udokwu

Tears & Sorrow Actor Sandra Achums, Chiwetalu Agu, Chiege Alisigwe, Pete Edochie, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah
2003 2 RatsActor, directorwith Osita Iheme (A-Boy), Chinedu Ikedieze (Bobo), Patience Ozokwor, Amaechi Muonagor
Dying for love Actor, director with Chiege Alisigwe, Bruno Iwuoha, Ramsey Nouah, Clem Ohameze
I'm in love Director Hanks Anuku, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Camilla Mberekpe
Lagos boysDirectorJulius Agwu, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Ronke Ojo
Not man enough Actor, director Lilian Bach, Emeka Ike, Genevieve Nnaji, Muna Obiekwe
2004 A million madness Actor, director with Chiege Alisigwe, Charles Awurum, Emeka Enyiocha, Kenneth Okonkwo
Eyes of love Director Ini Edo, Emeka Ike, Tom Njamanze
Foul play Actor, director with Chioma Chukwuka, Ejike Asiegbu, Sam Dede, Thelma Okoduwa
Mr IbuActor, director, screenplay, writer(Role as Azuh) with John Okafor (Ibu), Osita Iheme (Muo)
Ready to die Director Jim Iyke, Lilian Bach
Schemers: Bad babes Actor, director with Bimbo Akintola, Rita Dominic
The heart of man Director Steve Eboh, Pete Edochie
Two become one Director Chioma Chukwuka, Emeka Ike, Patience Ozokwor
2005 End of moneyActor, producer, director, writer with Pete Edochie, Ejike Asiegbu, Pete Edochie, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo, Chiege Alisigwe
Orange groove Director Pat Attah, Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot, Oge Okoye
Rip off Actor, director Charles Lawson, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah
Soul on fire Actor, director Patience Ozokwor, Sophia Tchidi Chikere, Olu Jacobs
Woman on top Actor, director with Stephanie Okereke, Saint Obi, Ifeoma Anyiam, Steve Eboh, Uche Elendu
2006 Consequences Actor, directorKate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ramsey Nouah, Oby Okafor
Corporate runs Actor, director with Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo, Zack Orji, Tony Umez
High stake Actor, director Chidi Mokeme, Dakore Egbuson, Ofia Afuluagu Mbaka, Nobert Young
Men on the run DirectorKlint da Drunk

(as himself), Sam Loco Efe, John Okafor, Victor Osuagwu

My sweet sisterActor, directorChigozie Atuanya, Dakore Egbuson, Emeka Ike, Gentle Jack
She: You must obey Director Fred Amata, Ngozi Ezeonu, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ramsey Nouah, Tony Umez
Silent burnerActor, directorIni Edo, Charles Inojie, Uche Jumbo
The wolvesDirector Ejike Asiegbu, Nonso Diobi, Prince Eke, Desmond Elliot, Charles Inojie
2007 Next door neighborActor, directorwith Nonso Diobi (Tony), Ebube Nwagbo (Whitney), Monalisa Chinda (Geraldine)
Powerful civilianActor, directorwith Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Sam Loco Efe, Queen Nwokoye, Victor Osuagwu
Stubborn fliesActor, directorwith Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze
Ultimate warriorDirectorwith Chiwetalu Agu, Chidi Mokeme, Oge Okoye,
2009Honest deceiverActor, director(Role as Oscar) with Ini Edo (Diana), Justus Esiri (Denis), Ali Nuhu (Damian), Sylvia Oluchy (Lara)
2013Double mamaDirector, writerOsita Iheme (Arusi), Chiwetalu Agu (Osimiri), Ify Dollars (Bebiana), Ugo Doris Igwe (Miss Kate), Linda Iheanacho (Cossy)

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Personal life

In 2015, Chukwu lost his father. In May 2016, Chukwu's wife gave birth to a set of twins. [8][9]

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See also

References
  2. Adeyemo, Adeola (March 4, 2013). "Nollywood & Mr. President! Goodluck Jonathan Pledges N3 Billion Grant to the Nigerian Movie Industry at Presidential Dinner to Celebrate Nollywood at 20". Bellanaija.com.
  3. John Okafor
  4. "Andy Chukwu, Ebonyi govt unveil Street to Skills for youths". Vanguardngr.com. February 17, 2016.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2019-05-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2019-05-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Andy Chukwu". IMDb.com.
  8. "Movie star, Andy Chukwu welcomes cute set of twins + 7 adorable photos of 2016 Celebrity babies". Kemifilani.ng. May 17, 2016.
  9. "Nollywood Actor Andy Chukwu's Wife Gives Birth To Twins [PHOTOS]". Naijagists.com. May 17, 2016.
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