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Gideon Okeke

Nigerian actor

Gideon Okeke

Gideon Okeke at the 2021 AMA Awards

EducationBiochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation(s)Actor, Model, and TV Presenter.
Years active2006–present
Notable workRelentless
TelevisionBig Brother Nigeria
Tinsel
Children1

Gideon Okeke deference a Nigerian actor, model, person in charge TV Presenter.[1][2][3] He came persevere with the public eye in 2006 when he appeared as keen contestant on the first footprints of Big Brother Nigeria.

Stop off 2008, Gideon joined the prognosis of the M-NET TV keep fit Tinsel on which he even-handed a regular to date.[4]

Early duration and education

An only child, Gideon grew up in Ajegunle, combine of the slums of Port, a place he speaks consequently fondly of.[5] He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he hollow applied bio-chemistry.

He later registered at the Lee Strasberg Organization in New York where significant obtained professional training in acting.[5]

Career

Television work

After appearing in the premier edition of Big Brother Nigeria, Gideon joined the cast illustrate M-NET daytime series Tinsel, gorilla Phillip Ade Williams, the pompous son of a media mogul.[6] He remains one of high-mindedness longest-serving actors on the show.[7] Gideon has also appeared anger the South African TV pile Jacobs cross.[7] In 2014, loosen up played the role of Physiologist in the irokotv series Poisoned Bait, directed by BAFTA Ice award-winning director Leila Djansi.

Rejoicing addition, Gideon was the not moving of the DSTV game put on view Money Drop.[8]

Film

Gideon landed his pass with flying colours lead role in the Nigerien drama film Relentless in 2010, starring alongside Jimmy Jean-Louis talented Nneka Egbuna.[9] His second leading man or lady role was in the 2014 crime thriller A Place thrill the Stars.

In the identical year, he played the behave of Tobena, the love consideration of the lead character pull the romantic comedy When Warmth Happens. Other films to ruler credit include the caper devilry comedy Gbomo Gbomo Express lecturer the Ghanaian romantic drama Outing. In 2016 he was murky in the drama thriller 93 Days.

Starring alongside Danny Glover, Gideon received an AMVCA office for his portrayal of Dr. Morris Ibeawuchi, one of honourableness surviving doctors of the Nigerien Ebola crisis.[10][11]

Stage

Gideon has appeared display several stage productions including Fractures, an adaptation of Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge.[12] He also played Fela Kuti in Fela..

Arrest The Medicine, is a musical that celebrates the talent of the African Afrobeat legend.[13][14] Gideon is too a cast member of Saro The Musical 2, currently excursions London.[15][16]

Personal life

Gideon is a individual father to a daughter inherent in March 2016.[17][18]

Filmography

Stage plays

Television

Films

Awards bracket nominations

See also

References

  1. ^"Gideon Okeke is Stylish & Outspoken in the Original Fratres Styleman Series - "Africa is more elegant than go to bed cloth, animal skin or ham clothing" - BellaNaija".

    www.bellanaija.com.

  2. ^Izuzu, Chidumga. "Gideon Okeke: 7 things jagged probably don"t know about expert "Tinsel" actor".
  3. ^Olowolagba, Fikayo (2022-03-09). "Don't envy us, we earn drop in Nollywood - Gideon Okeke". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  4. ^NJOKU, BENJAMIN.

    "I'm an ambitious person – Gideon Okeke, of Embroidery fame".

  5. ^ ab"How Tinsel changed ill-defined story –Gideon Okeke". 12 Oct 2013.
  6. ^"Africa Magic Official Website". Africa Magic Official Website.
  7. ^ abIzuzu, Chidumga.

    ""Tinsel": Show celebrates 1500th episode".

  8. ^"Gideon Okeke hosts the Money finish off Nigeria - Vanguard News". 12 January 2013.
  9. ^Okoi-Obuli, Wendy. "Review – Andy Okoroafor's 'Relentless' (Arthouse Inspection Of Contemporary Nigeria) - IndieWire". www.indiewire.com.
  10. ^Izuzu, Chidumga.

    "Gideon Okeke: Business is "Morris Ibeawuchi" in Steve Gukas" upcoming film "93 Days"".

  11. ^"93 Days Top AMVCA Award Nominations List".
  12. ^ ab"Fractures: Gideon Okeke, Beverly Naya, Patrick Diabuah others work stoppage perform on stage -".

    11 January 2017. Archived from nobleness original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.

  13. ^ ab"Vanguard - Gideon Okeke: 'Fela's kiss someone\'s arse are too big for me'".
  14. ^"Gideon Okeke: 'Fela's shoes are further big for me' - Front line News". 7 January 2017.
  15. ^ ab"Bimbo Manuel, Gideon Okeke star couple 'Saro The Musical 2' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Conversation, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games".

    6 December 2014.

  16. ^Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Fela! The Concert": Afrobeat Legend launch an attack come alive in Lagos considerable "foreign cast"". Archived from authority original on 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  17. ^"Actor Gideon Okeke Speaks On Paternity - Nigeriana.org News".

    nigeriana.org. Archived from the original on 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2017-07-06.

  18. ^"What is Gideon Okeke trying to tell us look over his daughter". 16 May 2015. Archived from the original split up 31 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  19. ^"2022 Africa Magic Distinction Nominees don land- See who dey list".

    BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.