Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, model, director, and television personality. He was born 11th January 1984.He is a Director, Model and TV Personality. [1]He was in the movie Playing Safe alongside Tonto Dikeh and Ini Edo.[2]
IK Ogbonna | |
|---|---|
 IK Ogbonna | |
| Born | January 11,1984. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, TV personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Sonia Morales(married 2015) |
Education
editIk obtained his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, where He attained His First Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate respectively.[3] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Jos in Plateau State. [4]
The Actor bags Doctorate Degree of Arts in Leadership and Development from Institut Supérieur De Management et de Technologie (ISMT).[5][6]
Career
editOgbonna took part in the audition for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in 2005 and was picked. He has been a model for quite a long time.[7] While in secondary school he won the Milo Awards for Fine Arts[8]
His debut in the film industry started in 2013 when he starred in Love Lorn.[9]
He is currently a Judge at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt show. [10][11]
Personal Life
editThe Actor says He doesn't know how to ask a Woman out. His relationships starts with friendships.[12] He was once married to Sonia Morales [13]and they have a son, Ace Ogbonna.[14][15] Additionally, he has a daughter named Makayla from a previous relationship.[16]
Filmography
edit- Save a Soul (2007) as David
- A Wish (2012)
- Lovelorn(2012)
- A Wish(2012)
- Playing Safe(2013) as Laporsche
- Stolen Tomorrow(2013)
- In Her Shoes (2013) as Ben
- The Wrong Selfie (2014) as Alex
- Hustlers (2014) as Cliff
- Golden Diggin(2014) as Ik
- Blurred Lines(2014)
- Honeymoon Hotel(2014)
- My Rich Boyfriend(2014)
- Ikogosi(2015) as George
- Open Marriage (2015) as Kelvin
- Black Bird (2015) as Chuks
- A Week to My Wedding (2016) as Pedro
- Ghana Must Go (2016)[17]
- Hire a Man (2017) as Benjamin
- Pebbles of Love (2017) Gilbert
- Excess Luggage (2017) as Enyinna
- Disguise (2018) as Belinda/Lambo
- The Washerman (2018) as Boniface
- SHOWBIZ (2019)
- The Confessor (2019) as Rev. Frank
- Unroyal (2020) as Prince Leonard
- Soft Work (2020) as Dr. J.
- A Way Back Home (2021) as George
- Christmas in Miami (2021) as Nite Club PR
- I am Nazzy (2022)
- Blunder (2022) as Jasper
- The Switch (2023) as Pablo
- Loving Belinda (2023) as Chucks
- Teni's Big Day (2023) as Benjamin
- By All Means (2024) as Nonso
- How I Love to be Loved (2024) as Olisa
- All That Glitters (2024) as Chuks
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Outstanding Actor at the Abuja | Nominated | [18] |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [19] |
| 2018 | City People Movie Award | Best Actor of the Year | Nominated | [18] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [20] | |
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ Nollywood, REinvented (11 May 2013). "Playing Safe 'Review'". Nollywood REinvented. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Institut Supérieur De Management et de Technologie (ISMT) - Le Grand Frère". legrandfrere.bf/ (in French). 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (2022-06-29). "IK Ogbonna bags doctorate degree". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "I used to be a chronic stammerer— IK Ogbonna". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ press_admin (2022-10-17). "Education Profile of IK Ogbonna". PressPayNg Blog. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ News, Leadership (2023-05-27). "De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt, Talent Show Celebrating All Kinds Of Talents". Retrieved 2023-06-05.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Reporter, NigPilot News (2023-07-06). "Season 3 De9jaspirit Talent Hunt 2023 returns with 4 Judges, Host of incredible prizes". Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "i have never toasted a girl in my life - Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard. September 24, 2023.
- ^ "IK Ogbonna and Sonia Morales are officially divorced!!! | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/345730-sonia-ik-ogbonnas-estranged-wife-announces-divorce.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "I have never toasted a girl in my life - Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard. September 23, 2023.
- ^ Black, Henry (2018-12-30). "The Revelation: IK Ogbonna First Child Surface and Trouble Begins Again!". Nigeriafilms. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Why I'm very selective about scripts I take – IK Ogbonna". Vanguard News. 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ a b Sholola, Damilola (May 2015). "I've always had female admirers all my life — Ik Ogbonna". Vanguard.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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