| Intro | Nigerian actor and producer | ||
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Actor Film actor Film producer Businessperson Entrepreneur |
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| From | Nigeria | ||
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Business Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
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| Gender | male | ||
| Birth |
Aba, Aba South, Abia State, Nigeria |
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Zeal Chigozie Atuanya is a Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur.
Early life and education
Chigozie Atuanya was born in Aba, Abia State but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State. He holds a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
Career
He made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo and has since gone on to produce and star in several films. He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.
Selected filmography
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- Rattle Snake 3
- Evil Forest
- Ladies Men
- Ladies Gang
- Heavy Thunder
- Touch and Follow
- Sweet Potato
- Double Slap
- Royal Palace
- Chetanna
- Brother’s Keeper
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2011 | 2011 City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | 2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor Indigenous (Male) | Won | |
| 2016 | 4th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Producer of Best Indigenous Language Film (Igbo) | Nominated |