Francis Duru

Richard Francis Duru (born July 27, 1969) is a Nigerian actor who in 2007 received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths. In 2010, Duru was appointed as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo State, a Southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He received both primary and secondary school education in Cameroon but in order to obtain a B.Sc. degree, he moved to Nigeria where he applied to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State in the South-south region of Nigeria and was accepted as an undergraduate to study Theatre arts. In 1996, he obtained a B.A. degree in Theatre Arts. He played a significant role in the movie as the character Ahanna.

Award Duru was a recipient of the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths. He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Mboputa.

Humanitarian works Duru has worked extensively with local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure that African children have a better education and a higher standard of living. According to a Nigerian reputable print media called the Vanguard, Duru has worked with UNICEF, USAID, LEAP AFRICA and COMPASS.

Selected filmography Ugly Bird (2024) as Emenike Abigail's Memoir (2024) as Mr. Bassey Blood Vessel (2023) as Pere The Locals (2021) as Headmaster The Good Husband (2020) as Theophilus Mboputa (2020) Why Not? (2019) as Frank Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) as Inspector Jack Who Killed Chief? (2017) as Chief Greg Lipstick (2016) as Nedu Mortuary Gate (2014) as Paulinus Stigma (2013) as Counsellor Sister of Virtue (2012) as Kelechi Home In Exile (2010) Nnenda (2009) Always Mine (2009) as Obieze Breaking Heart (2009) as Johnbull Entanglement (2009) Bless My Soul (2008) as Emeka Lumba Boys (2008) One On One (2008) Worst Enemy (2008) Laviva (2007) Final War (2007) Gods Of No Mercy (2007) Great Ambassadors (2007) House In Crisis (2007) as Uchenna Love And Likeness (2007) as Mezie Persecution (2007) Rhythm Of Love (2007) Royal Grandmother (2007) as Azubuike Short Of Time (2007) as Naira Silent Whispers (2007) Total War (2007) as Pastor Henry Warriors Of Satan (2007) Will Of God (2007) Clash Of Interest (2006) as Kalu Forces Of Nature (2006) as Vincent My Girl Friend (2006) My Little Secret (2006) Personal Assignment (2006) as Melum Soul Engagement (2006) Soul Engagement II (2006) Soul Engagement III (2006) Sound Of Love (2006) as Silas Sound Of Love II (2006) Sweet Sound (2006) Sweet Sound II (2006) Tears From Holland (2006) Tears From Holland II (2006) Upside Down (2006) as Patrick Upside Down II (2006) Without Apology (2006) Without Apology II (2006) Cold War (2005) as Obinna Price of Destiny (2004) Set-Up (2000) Laraba (2000) Narrow Escape (1999) as Emmanuel 2 Blood Money 2 (1998) as Jude Blood Money (1997) as Jude Rattlesnake (1995) as Ahanna Iva (1993) Missing Mark (1989)

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