Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born May 15,1989[1] and known professionally as Stan Nze) is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake.[2] Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake.[3]
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| Born | Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu May 15, 1989 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Known for | Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story |
| Awards | AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama |
Biography
editStan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.[4] He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.[2]
He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named Private Sector and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie named Murder At Prime Suites where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder.[2]
Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021.[2]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Murder at Prime Suites | Adolf | First film role | [5] |
| 2015 | Bad Drop | Oreva | He also served as a producer | [6] |
| 2016 | Just Not Married | Duke Nyamma | [7] | |
| 2017 | Omoye | Peter | [8] | |
| 2018 | Fit Fam | Iyke | ||
| 2019 | Th Recipient | Kamsi | With Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye, Mary Lazarus | |
| 2020 | Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story | Ahanna | With Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin, Efa Iwara | [9] |
| 2021 | Prophetess | Buntus | With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedieji | [10] |
| Bitter Rain | Ebuka | With Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye | [11] | |
| Charge and Bail | Dotun Adebutu | With Femi Adebayo, Tunji Aderibigbe, Shammah Agah | [12] | |
| 2021 | Aki and Pawpaw | Donald | With Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Chioma Okafor | [13] |
| 2022 | Hey You (2022 film) | Chiboy | With John Promise Adurable, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rita Anwarah | |
| 2022 | The Care Giver | Daniel | With Blossom Chukwujekwu, Moses Godwin, Sandra Nwabude | |
| 2023 | A Weekend to Forget | Tito | With Daniel Etim Effiong, Ini Dima Okojie, Uche Montana | |
| Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story | Áfàméfùnà | With Jide Kene Achufusi, Segun Arinze | ||
| Love Unbroken | Tom | With Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Paschaline Alex | ||
| 2024 | Iron Bar | Iron Bar | with Segun Arinze, Mary Lazarus, Khing Bassey | |
| 2024 | House of Ga'a | Nupe Commander | with Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele | |
| 2024 | Troublous Weekend | Jason | with Kenechukwu Ezeh, Crystabel Goddy | |
| 2024 | Everybody Loves Jenifa | Lobster | with Funke Akindele and Nancy Isime |
TV shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Private Sector | [2] | ||
| Tinsel | Ohakanu | [14] | ||
| 2016-17 | This Is It | Sam | [15] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA) | Best Lead Actor | Just Not Married | Nominated | [16] |
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Thick Skinned | Nominated | [17] |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo | Ishi Anyaocha | Nominated | [18] |
| 2021 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actor | Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story | Won | [19] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Won | [20] | |||
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Nominated | [3] | |||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | Won | [3] |
References
edit- ^ "IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ a b c "Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Oguntayo, Femi (2021-01-30). "9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "Movie 'Murder at Prime Suites' Out On DVD". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Must watch movie of the year to be premiered this June". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Meet cast in new character posters". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard News. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Osas Ighodaro, Efa Iwara, Stan Nze to star in 'Rattle Snake' remake directed by Ramsey Nouah". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's Mighty Prophetess". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "INKBLOT production releases trailer for high anticipated blockbuster, charge and bail". Vanguard News. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "'Aki and Pawpaw' remake rakes in N30 million in first week – P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ "17 actors you may have forgotten were on "Tinsel"". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Top 5 TV and web series of the year". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "ZAFAA 2016: Ini Edo, Eniola Badmus, Stan Nze and more make nomination list". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ "OLAIDE ALMAROOF, ANIKE AMI, STAN NZE, others win in grand style at the 2021 City People Movies Award". Vanguard News. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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