Everybody loves the light skinned actor who had the ladies smitten on his entry into the Nollywood industry. Mike Ezuruonye rose to prominenced due to his diverse acting prowess. And is still celebrated as one of the finest Nigerian actor, director, and filmmaker the game ever produced.
Given his consistent and excellent performance in the Nigerian movie industry, Mike Ezuruonye has received several nominations including the ones he got for Best Actor in a Leading character and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 and 2009.
Mike Ezuruonye gained recognition after featuring alongside veteran actress: Stephanie Okereke Linus in one of the top-selling Hollywood movies titled: Critical Decision.
Mike Ezuruonye Biography.
Born September 20, 1982 in Lagos state, but he is originally from Uzoakoli in Abia state Nigeria, and the eldest son of four siblings. Mike has often described his family background as financially solid, decent, and comfortable. His younger sister, Chichi, is a physician in the UK.Mike acquired his education in different states, starting with the Federal Government College, Taraba and then followed by Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos. After his secondary education, Ezuruonye gained admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University to study Accounting.
Before the fame, Mike was working as a banker. He confirmed this during an interview with the Vanguard according to him, a close friend and colleague: Dayo Amusa introduced him to acting. He said he was reluctant at first but later gave in and it turned out more than what he expected !
On December 2003, Mike Ezuruonye debuted his on-screen appearance in the movie titled, Broken Marriage after which he began getting more and more movie roles, and as the pay was way more than his banking salary, he decided to quit his banking job.
It wasn’t long before the name Mike Ezuruonye became a household name in Nigeria. He featured in several Nollywood romantic comedy movies including Endless Passion (2005), Desire (2008), Ropes of Fate (2010), Unforgivable (2014), The Duplex (2015), and much more.
Mike Ezuruonye debuted his directorial finesse in the comedy movie: Divorce Not Allowed in 2018.
Speaking on why he decided to make the film in an interview, the gifted actor expressed that many marriages continue to fail because couples gave up too easily or simply stopped fighting for the unity they originally believed in. According to him, the movie unveiled marital problems among young couples and how their resolove sometimes threaten to shake the foundation of their love.
Facts:
The famous actor, isn't left out from the list of famous celebrities with political aspirations. He recently openly indicated his interest in politics but then he’s not in a hurry, considering his growing career. Mike Ezuruonye’s career in the entertainment industry has spanned over 15 years and still counting, with more than 80 movies to his nameWife, Son, and Daughter
Mike Ezuruonye got married to his wife Nkechi Nnorom on November 2010, in a wedding ceremony held at the Folawiyo Bankole Methodist Church in Lagos. The two met in Abuja during a movie shoot in 2009.His wife: a medical psychologist was living and working in Canada, but moved back to Nigeria where they both started dating. Together, they have a cute son named Reynold Nkembuchim Ezuruonye; he was born in October 2011 and a girl too !
Mike Ezuruonye shares a lot of photos with his son Reynold on social media, but is yet to share that of his daughter. Which seems like a cautious move to shield his family and private life from the scrutiny of the public. There's also been some malicious rumors and gossip of divorce between the couple around the media, but despite all of that, the couple are still together and live in Ontario, Canada.
Other Facts
1. The many movie roles Mike has played in no doubt brought him fame, but they had also portrayed him as a real-life playboy!However, the actor debunked such claims saying such misconception is far from the truth.
2. Besides English, he also speaks two Nigerian languages fluently, Igbo and Yoruba.
3. Mike's favorite fashion
accessory is the wristwatch.
4. Being an accountant wasn't his choice of study at the University but was imposed on him by the institution.
5. He also revealed that he has never attempted to become a musician like some Nollywood actors. Guess it wasn't in the stars for him.
6. Mike Ezuruonye is one of the richest movie stars in Nigeria with a net worth estimated at over $2 million.
7. In 2018, Mike Ezuruonye’s debut movie as a director and producer: "Brother Jekwu" reportedly raked in N20 million in Nigeria, 10 days after it was released !
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