Zeal Chigozie Atuanya
Born13 September 1980
Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra
NationalityNigerian
Alma materEnugu State University of Science and Technology
Known forDirecting and production

Zeal Chigozie Atuanya// (born on 13 September 1980, Aba, Abia State) is a Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur.[1][2]

Early life and education

Chigozie Atuanya was born in Aba, Abia State but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State. He holds a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.[3]

Career

He made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo and has since gone on to produce and star in several films.[3] He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.[4]

Selected filmography

  • Rattle Snake 3
  • Evil Forest
  • Ladies Men
  • Ladies Gang
  • Heavy Thunder
  • Touch and Follow
  • Sweet Potato
  • Double Slap
  • Royal Palace
  • Chetanna
  • Brother's Keeper

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2011 2011 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor Won [5]
2015 2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Actor Indigenous (Male) Won [6]
2016 4th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Producer of Best Indigenous Language Film (Igbo) Nominated [7]

See also

References

  1. Ezeh/Nigeriafilms.com, Maryjane. "Chigozie Atunaya Leaving The Movies For The Field? - nigeriafilms.com". Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. "Nigeria: I'll Preserve Igbo Culture With Movies - Atuanya". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Happy birthday to Chigozie Atuanya, born September 13!". 13 September 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. "Birthday Mates: Chigozie Atuanya and Monalisa Chinda (Born September 13) - Nigeria Movie Network". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  5. stephen. ""With God, nothing is impossible," says Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya". Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  6. "Photos: Queen Nwokoye & Chigozie Atuanya Win Best Igbo Actress & Actor Of 2015 Awards At Zafaa - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  7. "Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2016: The full winners' list". Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2016.


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