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Chimezie Imo

b. 1992

Nigerian actor

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About Chimezie Imo

Born 1992. Chimezie Imo is a Nigerian actor, model, narrator, singer and film producer.

Chimezie Imo is a Nigerian actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Nimbe, Kasala, Breath of Life and MTV Shuga Naija series.

Background Chimezie was born on January 7, 1990, in Lagos State, but hails from Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State in south eastern Nigeria. At the age of 7, he was part of his church's choir and theatre groups.

Career

Chimezie's film and television career began in 2014 when was named runner up on Nigerian talent show, ‘The Next Movie Star Reality Show’. He made his on-screen debut in the film, ‘Learning Curves' and has since starred in TV shows like ‘Origin’ and the comedy ‘90 Gogoro’.

In 2018, Chimezie played a confused young man, bowing to peer pressure in Shuga Naija which put him in the spotlight. Same year, he played one of four boys in the trenches united by bonds of friendship in a critically acclaimed comedy titled Kasala.

In 2019, Chimezie played a drug-addled teenager in Nimbe. He received raving reviews for his role in the film and was nominated for Best Actor Nominee at the Future Awards 2020 and Most Promising Yong Actor at Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2020.

In 2022, Chimezie starred in psychodrama "Choke" and received praise for his performance in it as a sickle cell patient who slowly spirals out of control.

In 2023, Chimezie was nominated for Africa Magic Viewers Choice award for Best Actor in a Leading role for Choke. In 2024, Chimezie Imo starred and produced Nollywood/Kazakhstani first joint production Adam Bol.

Filmography

Kasala (2018) as Abraham Nimbe (2019) as Nimbe The Wait (2021) as Somto Choke (2022) One Too Many (2022) as Otas Over The Bridge (2023) Breath of Life (2023) as Elijah Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024) Alakada: Bad and Boujee (2024)

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Awards
Africa Movie Academy Awards
Also known as
Emmanuel Chimezie Imo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Chimezie Imo's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chimezie Imo?

Nigerian actor

When was Chimezie Imo born?

Chimezie Imo was born on 7 January 1992 in Lagos.

What is Chimezie Imo's occupation?

Chimezie Imo is an actor, model, narrator, singer and film producer.

What nationality is Chimezie Imo?

Chimezie Imo is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chimezie Imo

· Wikidata: Q113264860

· DBpedia: Chimezie Imo

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