Gregory Ojefua (born on July 3) also known as Greg "Teddy Bear" Ojefua is a Nigerian actor, voice actor, and film producer.
Early life and education Ojefua hails from Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria but was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and high school education in his hometown before attending the Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo State where he studied Business Management and Administration.
Career Ojefua started acting at a young age but professionally broke into the scene in 2015 with his performance in various television series and films. Ojefua has played numerous roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Odumegwu Ojukwu in the short film The Encounter.
Filmography +YearTitleRoleNotes/Ref.2014Up Creek Without a PaddleAsari DokuboDirected by Tarila Thompson, the cast includes; Van Vicker, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Beverly Naya, and Michael Ihnow2015The BankerObiDirected by Ikechukwu Onyeka, other cast include; Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata, Seun AkindeleThe EncounterGeneral EmekaDirected by Tolu Ajayi2016It's Her DayOmonighoDirected by Aniedi Anwah and produced by BoviThe ArbitrationChijioke UtahDirected by Niyi Akinmolayan, other casts include; Somkele Iyamah, Ireti Doyle, OC Ukeje and Beverly NayaJust Not MarriedEkunDirected by Uduak Obong Patrick, other casts include; Seun Aflabi, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Stan Nze and Rotimi SalamiSuru L'ereBrumeDirected by Mildred Okwo, other casts include; Kemi Lala Akindoju, Rita Dominic, Seun AjayiMen in TroubleNickDirected by Paul OmoruyiVirgin BrideDirected by Sobe Charles UmehJimi BendelD.P.O JohnDirected by Ehizojie Ojesebholo2017OmoyeReverend FatherDirected by Uche Chukwu, other casts include; Kiki Omeili, Rotimi Salami, Omobola AkindeThe WomenChubi EnweuzoDirected by Blessing Effiom Egbe, other casts include; Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, and Femi BranchBariga SugarSoldierDirected by Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo, other casts include; Tina Mba, Lucy Ameh, Halima OlarewajuTraceGebuDirected by Olu Alvin, other casts include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Bhaira Mcwizu, and Yvonne EnakhenaPursuitDirected by Fiyin GamboThe Panic Room EncountersChief Detective TareDirected by Wayde Wonder2018Oga BolajiOmoDirected by Kayode Kasum, other cast include; Ikponmwosa Gold and Omowumi DadaNigerian PrinceHenryDirected by Faraday Okoro, other cast include; Antonio J Bell, Chinaza Uche, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba2019The Coffin SalesmanUwem's FriendImoh UmorenTruth & TidingsEmenikeDirected by Emeka Bishop Nwabunze, other cast include; Frederick Leonard and Rachel OnigaThree ThievesRukevwe's BossDirected by Udoka Oyeka, casts include; Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, Enado Odigie, Odunlade AdekolaGold StatueRamboDirector by Tade Ogidan, other cast include; Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Sola Sobowale2020Son of MercyBiggieDirected by Amen Imasuen, cast include; Alex Ekubo, Linda Osifo and Kelvin IkedubaSoft WorkNonsoDirected by Darasen Richards, cast include; IK Ogbonna, Alex Ekubo and Shaffy BelloDear BayoMugabeDirected by Imoh Umoren, other cast include; Martha Ehinome and Kelechi Udegbe2021Finding ForeverKeneDirected by Emeka Madu, cast include; Mike Godson and Debby FelixWhat Happened at St JamesDirected by Marc Adebesin, cast include; Zack Orji, Ken Erics and Chimezie ImoApril ShowersDirected by Richards Omos-Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Pere Egbi and Lilian EsoroCountry HardDinma's LandlordDirected by Paul Utomi, other cast include; Theresa Edem, Timini Egbuson and Kehinde BankoleBeautifoolDirected by Richard Omos Iboyi, other cast include; Kunle Remi, Tana Adelana and Kelvin IkedubaCollision CourseTARS CommanderDirector by Bolanle Austen-Peters, other cast include; Chioma Chukwuka, Daniel Etim Effiong and Zainab BalogunDwindleOga LandlordDirected by Kayode Kasum2022The HookupDirected by Uyoyou AdiaPrayers For NinaDirected by Kabat Esosa EgbonInside LifeDirected by Clarence Peters, other cast include Jide Kosoko and Scarlet GomezOver Her Dead BodyRascoDirected by Sola Osofisan, other cast include; Nse Ikpe-Etim and Binta Ayo Mogaji2023Fill in StationCast include; Elma MbadiweThe TradeEbukaDirected by Jadesola Osiberu, other cast include; Blossom Chukwujekwu, Angel Unigwe, Shawn Faqua, and Chiwetalu AguBadcopJumaDirected by Abbey Abimbola, other cast include; Ali Nuhu, Etinosa Idemudia, Allwell Ademola, Geoff Andre FeyaertsThis Is LagosOmo DadaDirected by Kenneth Gyang, other cast include; Mike Afolarin, Gabriel Afolayan, Kate Henshaw, and Enyinna NwigweA Tribe Called JudahPlutoDirected by Funke Akindele, Adeoluwa Owu, Edited by Valentine Chukwuma
Awards and nominations Ojefua got a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2017, He was awarded Best Actor at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2023.
See also
List of Nigerian actors
References
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