Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor and film director.[2][3] While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line followed by an outstanding performance in the movie tittled "Hatred". Nonso diobi went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him his major breakthrough after which he became a house hold name across Africa. .[4] Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the founder and chairman of Goldentape media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador. He has starred in over 76 films.[5][6]
Nonso Diobi | |
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Born | Nonso Diobi July 17, 1976 Enugu state, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
Occupation | |
Years active | 2001–present |
Net worth | $1 million (as of 2015)[1] |
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | |
2018 | Seed of Hatred | ||
2015 | Overseas | as Kenneth | |
The Last 3 Digits | as Alex | ||
2010 | Makers of Justice | as Desmond | |
Palace Slave | — | ||
Too Much | as Richard | ||
2009 | Beyond Desire | — | |
My Last Ambition | as Dan | ||
Sexy Girls | — | ||
2008 | Chasing the Dream | — | |
Last True Sacrifice | |||
Life Incidence | |||
Naked Wrestler | |||
Offensive Relationship | as Harry | ||
Temple of Justice | — | ||
The Gods are Wise | |||
The Lethal Woman | |||
Tiger King | |||
Tomorrow Must Wait | |||
True Sacrifice | |||
2007 | Bafana Bafana | as Uche | |
Desperate Ladies | — | ||
Double Game | |||
Emotional Risk | |||
End of Evil Doers | |||
Final Hour | |||
Final Risk | |||
House of Doom | |||
Love and Likeness | |||
My Beloved Son | |||
Naked Kingdom | |||
Next Door Neighbour | as Tony | ||
Power of Justice | — | ||
Rush Hour | |||
Sunny My Son | |||
The Cadet | |||
Unhappy Moment | |||
Wealth Aside | |||
Will of God | |||
World of Commotion | |||
2006 | Ass on Fire | — | |
Before Ordination | |||
Be My Val | |||
Clash of Interest | |||
Divided Secret | |||
Holy Cross | |||
In The Closet | as Quincy | ||
Last Dance | — | ||
Moonlight | |||
My Girlfriend | |||
On My Wedding Day | as Oscar | ||
Pastor's Blood | as Nonso | ||
Pay Day | — | ||
Peace Talk | |||
Royal Insult | |||
The Lost Son | |||
The Wolves | |||
Under Control | |||
War Game | |||
2005 | The Prince & the Princess | — | |
Across The Bridge | |||
Back Drop | |||
Black Bra | |||
Blood Battle | |||
C.I.D | |||
Celebration of Death | |||
Desperate Love | |||
Diamond Forever | |||
Good News | |||
Marry Me | |||
Message | |||
Ola... the Morning Sun | |||
Shock | |||
Suicide Lovers | |||
Tears for Nancy | |||
World of a Prince | |||
2004 | Police Woman | ||
2003 | The Richest Man | ||
2001 | Hatred | ||
Love Boat | |||
Never Comeback | |||
Border Line | |||
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2015 | 3rd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [7] |
2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [8] |
References
- Chinwe Esther (19 September 2015). "Top 20 Richest Nollywood Actors And Their Net Worth". Constative. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Nigeria: Nonso Diobi Throws Jab At Africa Magic". Daily Independent Newspaper. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Nollywood actors don't care about each other – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- Ikeh, Chrysanthus (13 December 2014). "'My mom wonders why I'm still single at 38' – Nonso Diobi". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- Orenuga, Adenike (14 November 2014). ""I don't want to make mistakes in marriage" – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- Filani, Kemi (14 November 2014). "Ladies of today are nothing to write home about – Nonso Diobi speaks on his crush for Ini Edo and marital status". YNaija. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- "2014 NOMINEES". Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
External links
- Nonso Diobi on IMDb