Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and film producer. He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady.
Life and career Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.
He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State. His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.
Political career On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano. He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.
Awards and nominations
Acting awards +YearAwardCategoryResult2019City People Movie AwardsBest Actor of the Year (Igbo)City People Movie AwardsBest Actor of the Year (English)Nigeria Achievers AwardsBest Lead Actor of the Year (English)South South Achievers Awards (SSA)Male Actor of the Year2018South East Entertainment AwardMovie icon of the yearCity People Movie AwardsBest Actor Of The Year (English)2015Nigerian Entertainment AwardActor of the Year (Indigenous Films)City People Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor of the Year (English)2014City People Movie AwardsBest New Actor of the Year (English)2011Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)Most Promising Act (male)
Other awards +YearAwardCategory Result2020South-East Beauty Pageant OrganisationBest Celebrity Politician of the Year2019City People Movie AwardsBest Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala)2018The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers AwardsNollywood Personality of the Year
Pictorials +YearName of Magazine2019A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition)
Interviews +YearInterview2021KingsPrimeTV 2019BBC news IgboA New Touch of Africa
Selected filmography + Year Name Role Starring2025Owambe ThievesChetaSola Sobowale, Akin Lewis2024When Love StrikesAdemola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola2023The Bride PriceAloysiusAkinola Akano, Adebayo DaviesOnyeegwuAlexToyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo2022BrotherhoodPoisonMercy Aigbe, Roland AkandeThe WildflowerJohntanaWith Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy AdeyemiPassportTerminatorMercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji2021Bloody DoingsUgonnaStarring Jerry AmiloPonziCharlesWith Anne Annex, Adebowale AdebayoMy Village PeopleBishop DivineWith Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh2020Omo ghetto:The SagaAzamanMercy Aigbe, Yewande AdebayoIdentical TwinsBad OmenBurial BattleAudio MoneyEgg of love2019The Return of DangoteOur Father's PropertyEbukaDying of ThirstUzorBlood FeudReubenChildren obey your parentsAzubuikeHunchback PrincessUgoSeed of GreatnessAgumbaA Thousand WarObidiG4 The Money MenObinwanneFlashbackChrisStarring Rachael OkonkwoSeed of DeceptionChimaEnemy of ProgressUzonduShameless SistersStarring Lizzy GoldYahoo KingKing EzegoBoy Makes MoneyUzodimmaSon of No ManNnannaThe Return of Eze Ndi AlaEzeStarring Ken Erics, Rachael OkonkwoAfraid to FallJamesPains of the OrphanPrince Chimaobi2018Throne of TerrorSound of CalamityPrince IrudikeLack of MoneyJoshuaHunted BridePrince AhamefulaStarring Eve EsinOmenkaPrince Obieze NnorukaStarring Queen NwokoyeYahoo ShrineJideBastard MoneyLazarusMade in SouthEdozieAnayo ChinaAnayoWasted AuthorityCollinsStarring Ngozi EzeonuYoungest WifeFestusThe one man squadVictorMamaStarring Liz Benson2017Eze Ndi Ala in AmericaEzeStarring Ken Erics, Rachael OkonkwoThe King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)Mr ArrogantArinzeThe ReturnIgwe UfumaStarring Chacha EkeWar for loveDennisStarring Rachael OkonkwoOzoemena OzubuluOzoemenaAdaure, My loveIzunnaStarring Rachael OkonkwoSword of JusticePrince OguguaStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu2016Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)TonyStarring Ebere Okaro20151st HitGallardoStarring Nonso Diobi and Mayor OfoegbuThe PromiseIzuStarring Chacha EkeAbbaChibuezeStarring Queen NwokoyeOkada 50Okada 50Starring Ebere OkaroCompound foolsOssaiStarring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul EdochieQueen Nwokoye and Funke AkindeleMy love, my mother's wishIkechukwuStarring Rachael OkonkwoSettle MeAgozieStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi EzeonuThe StruggleAlfredStarring Kelvin Books Ikeduba2013Cry of a WitchBuikeChiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi2009Heavy HeartJohnsonPascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar2007Blood ApartJohnpaulPat Asore, Oge Chukwuka
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