Felix Ugo Omokhodion (born 27 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor, model and filmmaker. He is best known for his role in the 2006 Tajudeen Adepetu produced television series One Love, as well as his portrayal of the character Tubosun in the movie Celebrity Marriage, which also co-starred Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O Kanayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham and Roselyn Ngissah, for which he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor Male at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards 2018, which held in the United Kingdom.
Early life Omokhodion was born in Lagos Island, Nigeria on 27 April 1986. He was born to a Flight Captain father, Felix Omokhodion from Edo State and his mother Victoria Obiageli Nwughala from Imo State. At the age of three, his parents separated, and he grew up with his mother in a single parent home. He is the first child of his father and the only child of his mother. Omokhodion had his primary school education at M&K Nursery and Primary School, Ojodu Lagos, during which time he had begun to show interest in acting and show business, as he would often act out roles with imaginary cast members, while in school. Omokhodion Studied Computer Science at the Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos and went on to study Method Acting at Lees Strasberg Film Institute Los Angeles, CA.
Career While at the University, Omokhodion began his modelling career and took part in campaigns for Coca- Cola, Haier Thermocool, MTN, and a few other notable Nigerian brands. He got his first screen role as an extra in a Movie Love In Totality, starring Yomi Black and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. In 2006, Omokhodion attended an audition for a role on a new AIT Television series titled One Love produced by Tajudeen Adepetu and he was cast in his first major role as "Biodun", a role which he went on to play for seven years alongside Tony Umole, Vivian Anani and Joshua Richard.
Omokhodion went on to play prominent roles in other television series including The Maze directed by Acho Yusuf, Bella's Place Produced by Deborah Odutayo, Portraits of Passion co-starring Blossom Chukwujekwu, Emerald produced by Dapo Ojo, Thirty Minutes Produced by Dapo Ojo and written by Biodun Stephen, Super Story's Corporate Thieves Produced by Wale Adenuga of WAP TV, EbonyLife's Short Series Madam Sarah's House Produced by Mo Abudu, and NECTAR Produced by Sola Sobowale.
In 2016, after a decade of starring predominantly in television series, Omokhodion began starring in full-length feature films, which began with the 2016 movie, The Engagement. He went on to feature in other notable films including the successful Box office hit, Celebrity Marriage. His portrayal of the character James in the movie Things I Hate About You co-starring Jackie Appiah, Calista Okorokwo got him nominated in the category of Best Actor African Movie Collaboration in the 2018 edition of the Ghana Movie Awards.
In February 2020, Omokhodion released his debut feature film production on his newly launched film production company, FPF Productions titled Muddled in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie starred several notable Nigerian actors including Kunle Remi and Belinda Effah and was directed by Best Okoduwa
Awards and recognition YearEventPrizeRecipient Result2015Nigerian Models Achiever Awards Fast Rising Model/Actor of the YearFelix Ugo Omokhodion2018City People Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Actor for the yearFelix OmokhodionBest New Actor of the YearFelix OmokhodionGhana Movie Awards 2018 Best Actor African CollaborationFelix Omokhodion (Things I Hate About You)Zulu African Film Academy Awards (United Kingdom 2018)Best Supporting Actor - MaleFelix Omokhodion (Celebrity Marriage)2019Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards Revelation of the YearFelix Ugo Omokhodion2022 Nigeria Achievers’ Awards Best Actor of the YearFelix Ugo Omokhodion2023Coal City Film Festival Awards Best Lead ActFelix Ugo Omokhodion
Filmography
Television series
Year Title Role Director Notes 2008 - 2012 One Love Biodun(Lead) Kingsley Omoefe Lead Role/TV Series produced by Tajudeen Adepetu 2008 The Maze Bryan(Lead) Achor Yusuf TV series 2012 - 2015 Two Sides Of a Coin Eche Daniel Ademinokan and Damijo Efe Young Sub-Lead/TV Series 2014 - 2016 Nectar Bayo Tunde Olaoye Sub-Lead/TV Series 2015 Super Story - Corporate Thieves Osas Bolaji Dawodu Sub-Lead/Series 2015 Growing Old Chris Eneaji TV series 2013 - 2015 Echoes Dickson Dzakpasu TV series 2013 - 2015 Bella's Place Johnson Greg Odutayo TV series 2015 Madam Sarah's House Dickson Dzakpasu EbonyLife TV series 2016 Tomorrow is Now Tunde Olaoye Drama series 2016 Boiling Point Victor Okpala Lead Role/TV Series 2017 Thirty Minutes Dapo Ojo Lead Role/TV Series 2018 Holy Grail Innocent Chukwuma TV series2020The AnomalousEghosaChinedu OmorieTV series
Feature films +YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes2016The EngagementUbong BassiLead roleMy Love AliveChinedu BenThings I Hate About YouJamesPascal Amanfo2017WomenDesmondChidoxInner EnemyWilson ChibututuStrange AffectionJustinUbong Bassey NyaSecret Safe With MeInnocent Chukwuma (One Soul)Bad MarketDetectiveSub LeadTherapist's TherapySubterfugeCyril JacksonLead, released under IrokotvCelebrity MarriageTubosunPascal AmanfoThe QuestDetectiveDimeji AjibolaThe CodeLawyerCyril JacksonLead roleThe ChroniclesMbakaCaliph UzarThe MonitorDoctorIzzy FilmsProdigal DaughtersVictor OkpalaSub Lead2018Dark ChroniclesCameoBest OkoduwaDesires and DeceitUche OkerekeSub LeadTill Mum's Do Us PartUbong Bassey NyaDead SilentAnara NnachiLeadSecond WomanRichards OmosIboyi DGNSub LeadHouse 69Emma AnyakaLeadLucky Number OneChidoxInferiorSunshine OlaworeSmooth OperatorUbong Bassey NyaWastedEmma OlabodeLongest DayPrince Iyke Olisa24hrs to My WeddingEmma OlabodeBecause I Loved YouNdifreke Mathew AndyA Fighting ChanceNonsoBishop NwabunzeSub LeadArabellaChinonso AniebonamKaren's FlawsWhat A Woman WantsSamuelEmma OlabodeLeadAtemaPrince RapporSimi OpeoluwaLeadSecret TwinsEmma AnyakaSub LeadTruceChuks EjioforLeadUntoldFoa FilmsLisa's CodePaul IgweUnfriendlyIzuUche OkerekeShaded NightFemi Despy AkinsolotuLeadAmoralPaul IgweSadeSunshine Olawore2019IntimacyDesmondRubyChidoxRandom HeartsRay of HopeSadiq SuleA Trap InbetweenUchechi OkerekeCameoA Step DownwardsAderick MediaSub LeadPower of VirtueBigstan OkoroLeadEnvisageChinonso CharlesOcean of tearsSunshine OlaworeShola's DiariesDeboYinka Sam-AinaSub LeadHellMaryPaul IgweLeadKilling Victor's WifeVictorEric AghimienTHORN APARTChuks EjioforFinal DestinationIfeanyiSesan Alabi2020MuddledJordanBest Okoduwa2021PorbeniMayowaBiodun Stephen2022Out of ControlTayoEmmanuel Anyaka
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