Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh (born 28 February 1985), professionally known as Ken Erics Ugo or simply Ken Erics, is a Nigerian film and television actor, writer, producer and occasional musician. He is popularly known for his role as Ugo in the movie The Illiterate alongside Tonto Dikeh and Yul Edochie.
Early life and education Erics was born in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria on 28 February 1985 and is the sixth of seven children of Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh both of Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He is of Igbo descent. Erics had his primary education at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School, Kano and his secondary education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, Anambra State. As a child, Erics showed a passion for the arts and this culminated in his admission to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, where he graduated with a degree in theatre arts. He also holds a master's degree in theatre and film studies.
Career
In 2001, as a first-year student in the university, Erics got his first movie role in the Chris Ubani directed direct-to-DVD movie Holy Prostitute, where he played a minor role as a medical doctor with just three scenes. He went on to graduate from the university and began to attend auditions and bagged a few other cameo roles in home movies. However, his 2012 portrayal of Ugo in the movie The Illiterate endeared him to audiences and opened up more opportunities for him in the Nigerian movie industry.
As a writer, Erics' first published work, Cell 2, has gained attention and has been used in a number of Nigerian tertiary institutions for stage productions and academic purposes.
As an occasional singer and musician who plays the guitar and keyboard, Erics, who had earlier run his own musical band, has been involved in the production of a number of original movie soundtracks.
He also has acted alongside top movie stars like; Ngozi Ezeonu, Yul Edochie, Desmond Elliot, Chiwetalu Agu, Regina Daniels and more.
In 2014, Erics won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards, as well as the Best Lead Actor at the Afrifimo Awards in the United States. In 2015, he went on to win the Best Lead Actor award at the City People Entertainment Award.
In 2017, Erics won the City People Entertainment Awards 2017 for Best Actor of the Year and was also nominated for the Golden Movie Awards in 2018, for Best supporting Actor.
In December 2018, Erics released his first music single "Inozikwa Omee" to positive reviews from some of his fans.
Personal life On 28 December 2017, Erics married Onyi Adada. However, in March 2019, he announced his decision to divorce her due to irreconcilable differences, stating that the marriage had become unbearable and expressing relief over the separation.
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeRecipient Result2014City People Entertainment AwardsBest Supporting Actor Ken Erics2014Afrifimo Awards (USA)Best Lead ActorKen Erics2015Golden Icons Movie Awards (GIAMA) 2015 AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role Ken EricsGolden Icons Movie Awards (GIAMA) 2015 AwardsBest 'on-screen duo' Ken Erics and Kiki OmeiliCity People Entertainment AwardsBest Actor Ken EricsAfrifimo Awards (USA)Best 'on-screen duo' Ken Erics 2017City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actor Ken EricsNollywood Ambassadors AwardsBest Actor of the Year Ken Erics2018Golden Movie Awards (GMA) 2018 Best Supporting Actor Ken Erics2019South South Achievers Awards (SSA) 2019Male Actor of the Year Ken Erics
Filmography
Movie Roles Year Title Role Director Notes 2002 Holy Prostitute Doctor Chris Ubani Cameo Role2004Danger SignalFellowTeco Bensonwith Tunde Alabi, Toyin Alausa 2006 Silence of the gods Onyegbula Teco Benson Home Video 2007 Eran and Erak Oliver Theodore Anyanji Feature Film2008Indian DoctorAnyasisigwuTheodore AnyanjiDrama 2010 Evil intention Santos Ugezu J. Ugezu Feature Film2010Lonely WalkChrisIkenna AniekweWith Mercy Johnson Okojie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Pete Edochie 2011 Gold not Silver Nwokolo Tchidi Chikere Feature Film 2011 A Better Tomorrow Izu Michael JaJa Feature Film 2011 Days of Gloom Izu Michael JaJa Feature Film featuring John Dumelo, Olu Jacobs and Chioma Chukwuka 2012 The Illiterate Ugo Silvester Madu Feature Film 2013 Release me oh Lord Osita Ifeanyi Ogbonna Feature Film 2014 Father Muonso Father Elijah Vincent De Anointed Feature Film 2014 Burning Bridges Louis Okechukwu Oku Feature Film 2014 Sugarcane Azuka Obinna Ukeze Feature Film 2015 Trials of Igho Igho Chris Eneaji Lead/Feature Film2015Pot of GoldDubemOkey-Zubelu OkohWith Happiness Amadi, Tina Amuziam, Cheryl Ann Amachree 2015 Echoes of Love Prince Ugezu J. Ugezu Feature Film 2015 Omalicham Jeremiah Ugezu J. Ugezu Feature Film 2016 Almost Perfect Nonso Desmond Elliot Feature Film 2016 Within these walls Francis Uche Jombo Feature Film 2016 Valerie Joe Taiwo Shittu Feature Film 2016 The Vengeance Jeff Goodnews Erico Isika Feature Film 2016 Okafor's Law Chuks A.k.A Fox Omoni Oboli Feature Film featuring Blossom a Chukwujekwu, Richard Mofe Damijo, Omoni Oboli 2017 Crossed Path Jesse Frank Rajah Arase Feature Film featuring Okawa Shaznay, Frank Artus & Emem Inwang 2017 What Lies Within Brian Vanessa Nzediegwu Feature Film with Michelle Dede, Tope Tedela, Kiki Omeili 2017 Omugwo Raymond Kunle Afolayan Feature Film featuring Patience Ozokwo, Ayo Adesanya, Omowunmi Dada 2017 Body Language Lancelot Moses Inwang Feature Film featuring Ramsey Nouah, Tana Adelana 2017 The Bridge Augustine Kunle Afolayan Feature Film featuring Chidinma Ekile, Demola, Adedoyin, Zach Orji 2017 Fate of Amanda 2018 You Are My Light Samson Vincent D Anointed Feature Film produced by Ken Erics and featuring Yvonne Jegede, Ebele Okaro2018The OutcastPrince NnamdiGoodnews Erika Isikawith Chacha Eke, Vincent Able, Positive Abuchi 2019 Love Melody Obiora Ability Tagbo Feature Film produced by Ken Erics and featuring Rachael Okonkwo 2019 Ordinary Fellows Ekene Lorenzo Menakaya and Ikenna Aniekwe Feature Film featuring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu and Somadina Adinma2020AbikePascal AmanfoFeature Film with Yvonne Jegede, Vivica Anuforo, Ego Nworji2021The Pocket BookWilliamVicto Onwudiwewith Chiege Alisigwe, Duke Agogo2021Shadow PartiesAremuYemi AmoduFeature Film with Toyin Abraham, Merit Adewale, Segun Arinze2021Heat WaveChikeNdave Chinweike DavidFeature Film with Juliet Eberechi, Prosper Godwin2022ComplicatedKelvinEmmanul AnyakaFeature Film with Onyii Alex, Moyo Lawal, Austin Ogbuefi2022The Anointed BridePrince IzunnaUgezu J. UgezuFeature Film with Nwaoha Chioma, Ibiwari Etuk, Joyce Kalu2022Yahoo+IkoloEbuka NjokuFeature Film with Somadina Adinma, Lorenzo Menakaya, and Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe2023Beyond DesiresJimmyMagnus Oku & Vasilisa ForbesShort film
Television Year Title Role Director Notes 2005 Webs Livinus Otteh TV series 2015 Growing Old Chidi Chris Eneaji TV series
Stage Plays Title Role Writer Hopes of the Living Dead Hacourt Whyte Ola Rotimi Trials of Oba Ovoramnwen Consular Ola Rotimi Hangmen Also Die R.I.P Esiaba Irobi Childe International Chief Wole Soyinka Everyman Everyman Obotunde Ijimere Grip Am Ise Ola Rotimi Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Prof Ogun Esiaba Irobi
Discography
Selected singles "Inozikwa Omee" (2018) "Thank You Baba" (2019) "Mama" (2019) "Many Mysteries" (2019) "Sugarcane Baby" (2019) "Pretence" (2019) "Anom Gi N’aka" (2019) "Love is Life" (2019)
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