Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) // is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor[1][2] and film director.[3][4] While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, in Enugu State, Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line followed by an outstanding performance in the movie titled "Hatred". He went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him breakthrough after which he became a household name across Africa.[5] Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is the founder and chairman of Golden Tape Media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador.[6] He has starred in over 76 films.[7][8]
Nonso Diobi | |
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| Born | Nonso Diobi July 17, 1976 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | linkedin |
Filmography
edit| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | |
| 2024 | House of Terror | Usondu | |
| 2023 | Endless Love | Father Ejike | |
| 2021 | Drunk in Jealousy | Tony | |
| 2019 | Red | ||
| Least Expected | |||
| Blue | Timothy | ||
| 2018 | Lagos Real Fake Life | Emeka | |
| 2017 | To Live a Lie | Kenneth | |
| Seed of Hatred | |||
| The Wife's Lover | Evans | ||
| The Bushman I Love | Dean | ||
| 2016 | Three Daughters of Eli | ||
| 2015 | Overseas | Kenneth | |
| The Last 3 Digits[9] | Alex | ||
| 2015 | Olaedo the Fisher Girl | Prince Jeff | |
| 2010 | Makers of Justice | Desmond | |
| Palace Slave | |||
| Too Much | Richard | ||
| 2009 | Beyond Desire | David | |
| My Last Ambition | Dan | ||
| Sexy Girls | |||
| 2008 | Chasing the Dream | ||
| Last True Sacrifice | |||
| Life Incidence | |||
| Naked Wrestler | Okoro | ||
| Offensive Relationship | Harry | ||
| Temple of Justice | |||
| The Gods are Wise | |||
| The Lethal Woman | |||
| Tiger King | |||
| Tomorrow Must Wait | Dan | ||
| True Sacrifice | |||
| 2007 | Bafana Bafana | Uche | |
| Desperate Ladies | Jake | ||
| Double Game | |||
| Emotional Risk | |||
| End of Evil Doers | Chuka | ||
| Final Hour | |||
| Final Risk | |||
| House of Doom | Obinna Snr. | ||
| Love and Likeness | Stanley | ||
| My Beloved Son | |||
| Naked Kingdom | |||
| Next Door Neighbour | Tony | ||
| Power of Justice | |||
| Rush Hour | |||
| Sunny My Son | Kizito | ||
| The Cadet | |||
| Unhappy Moment | |||
| Wealth Aside | |||
| Will of God | |||
| World of Commotion | |||
| 2006 | Ass on Fire | ||
| Before Ordination | Paulson | ||
| Be My Val | Bayo | ||
| Clash of Interest | Johnson | ||
| Divided Secret | Ezenwa | ||
| Holy Cross | |||
| In The Closet | Quincy | ||
| Last Dance | Damien | ||
| Moonlight | |||
| My Girlfriend | |||
| On My Wedding Day | Oscar | ||
| Pastor's Blood | Ugonna | ||
| Pay Day | |||
| Peace Talk | |||
| Royal Insult | |||
| The Lost Son | |||
| The Wolves | Nicholas | ||
| Under Control | |||
| War Game | |||
| 2005 | The Prince & the Princess | ||
| Across The Bridge | |||
| Back Drop | |||
| Black Bra | Frank | ||
| Blood Battle | |||
| C.I.D | |||
| Celebration of Death | |||
| Desperate Love | |||
| Diamond Forever | |||
| Good News | Obinna | ||
| Marry Me | |||
| Message | Bernard | ||
| Ola... the Morning Sun | |||
| Shock | |||
| Suicide Lovers | |||
| Tears for Nancy | Richard | ||
| World of a Prince | |||
| 2004 | Heritage | Ikenna | |
| 2004 | Police Woman | ||
| 2004 | Expensive Game | Jerry | |
| 2003 | The Richest Man | ||
| 2001 | Hatred | Nedu | |
| Love Boat | Boat Boy | ||
| Never Comeback | |||
| Border Line | |||
| 1999 | Ijele | Boy 1 | |
Awards and nominations
edit | Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3rd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | [10] |
| 2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Adeneyo, Apegg (2019-07-18). "Yul Edochie reveals what Nonso Diobi did to him when he first came to Lagos". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "Never underestimate prayer - Nonso Diobi - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "MEET The Son Of Nollywood Actor Nonso Diobi -Photo | African News | Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment". African News || Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nonso Diobi | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ "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
edit- Nonso Diobi at IMDb
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