Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born 15 May 1989 and known professionally as Stan Nze) is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake.[1] Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake.[2]

Stan Nze
Born
Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu

(1989-05-15) May 15, 1989 (age 35)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
OccupationActor
Years active2009 - present
Known forRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
AwardsAMVCA Best Actor in a Drama

Biography

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Stan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.[3] He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.[1]

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.[1]

Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021.[1]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2013 Murder at Prime Suites Adolf First film role [4]
2015 Bad Drop Oreva He also served as a producer [5]
2016 Just Not Married Duke Nyamma [6]
2017 Omoye Peter [7]
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 [8]
2021 Prophetess Buntus With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedieji [9]
Bitter Rain Ebuka With Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye [10]
Charge and Bail Dotun Adebutu With Femi Adebayo, Tunji Aderibigbe, Shammah Agah [11]
2021 Aki and Pawpaw Donald With Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Chioma Okafor [12]
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

TV shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2009 Private Sector [1]
Tinsel Ohakanu [13]
2016-17 This Is It Sam [14]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2016 Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA) Best Lead Actor Just Not Married Nominated [15]
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –English Thick Skinned Nominated [16]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo Ishi Anyaocha Nominated [17]
2021 City People Movie Awards Best Actor Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story Won [18]
Best of Nollywood Awards Won [19]
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated [2]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A Drama Won [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Oguntayo, Femi (2021-01-30). "9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  4. ^ "Movie 'Murder at Prime Suites' Out On DVD". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  5. ^ "Must watch movie of the year to be premiered this June". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  6. ^ "Meet cast in new character posters". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  7. ^ "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard News. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's Mighty Prophetess". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  10. ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  11. ^ "INKBLOT production releases trailer for high anticipated blockbuster, charge and bail". Vanguard News. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  12. ^ "'Aki and Pawpaw' remake rakes in N30 million in first week – P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  13. ^ "17 actors you may have forgotten were on "Tinsel"". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  14. ^ "Top 5 TV and web series of the year". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  15. ^ "ZAFAA 2016: Ini Edo, Eniola Badmus, Stan Nze and more make nomination list". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  16. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  17. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards". Punch Newspapers. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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