Zubby Michael
Introduction
Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael (born 1 February 1985 in Anambra State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer. He is known for his role in Three Windows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.
Life and career
Zubby was born in Okwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State on (1 February 1985) but grew up in Adamawa where he completed his elementary education. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in Mass Communication.
He began acting in Yola at a young age.His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Windows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.
Political career
On 25 November 2019 he was appointed into a political position as the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano.
Awards and nominations
Acting Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Scream Awards | Best Indigenous Actor of the Year | Nominated |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) | Nominated | |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Achievers Awards | Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | |
| African Outstanding Icons Award | Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| ISIG Nigeria Icons Award | Iconic Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| The Emerald Nigeria Award | Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| South South Achievers Awards (SSA) | Male Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | South East Entertainment Award | Movie icon of the year | Won |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Actor Of The Year (English) | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Nigerian Entertainment Award | Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) | Nominated |
| City People Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated | |
| Karis Media Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| 2014 | City People Movie Awards | Best New Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) | Most Promising Act (male) | Nominated |
Other Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) | Nominated |
| African Movie Academy Awards | Celebrated Star from the East and the South South | ||
| 2018 | The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards | Nollywood Personality of the Year |
Endorsements
| Year | Name of Endorsement |
|---|---|
| 2019 | ZOBIS Electrical Wires and Cables |
| Dangamacin Clothing |
Pictorials
| Year | Name of Magazine |
|---|---|
| 2019 | A New Touch of Africa (SPRING/SUMMER 2019 EDITION) |
Interviews
| Year | Interview |
|---|---|
| 2019 | BBC news Igbo |
| A New Touch of Africa |
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Return of Dangote | ||
| Our Father's Property | Ebuka | ||
| Dying of Thirst | Uzor | ||
| Blood Feud | Reuben | ||
| Children obey your parents | Azubuike | ||
| Hunchback Princess | Ugo | ||
| Seed of Greatness | Agumba | ||
| A Thousand War | Obidi | ||
| G4 The Money Men | Obinwanne | ||
| Flashback | Chris | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Seed of Deception | Chima | ||
| Enemy of Progress | Uzondu | ||
| Yahoo King | King Ezego | ||
| Boy Makes Money | Uzodimma | ||
| Son of No Man | Nnanna | ||
| The Return of Eze Ndi Ala | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Afraid to Fall | James | ||
| Pains of the Orphan | Prince Chimaobi | ||
| 2018 | Throne of Terror | ||
| Sound of Calamity | Prince Irudike | ||
| Lack of Money | Joshua | ||
| Hunted Bride | Prince Ahamefula | Starring Eve Esin | |
| Omenka | Prince Obieze Nnoruka | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| Yahoo Shrine | Jide | ||
| Bastard Money | Lazarus | ||
| Made in South | Edozie | ||
| Anayo China | Anayo | ||
| Wasted Authority | Collins | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| Youngest Wife | Festus | ||
| The one man squad | Victor | ||
| Mama | Starring Liz Benson | ||
| 2017 | Eze Ndi Ala in America | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo |
| The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene) | |||
| Mr Arrogant | Arinze | ||
| The Return | Igwe Ufuma | Starring Chacha Eke | |
| War for love | Dennis | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Ozoemena Ozubulu | Ozoemena | ||
| Adaure, My love | Izunna | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Sword of Justice | Prince Ogugua | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu | |
| 2016 | Family Matters (Akara Ayasago) | Tony | Starring Ebere Okaro |
| 2015 | 1st Hit | Gallardo | Starring Nonso Diobi |
| The Promise | Izu | Starring Chacha Eke | |
| Abba | Chibueze | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| Okada 50 | Okada 50 | Starring Ebere Okaro | |
| Compound fools | Ossai | Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie, Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele | |
| My love, my mother's wish | Ikechukwu | Starring Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Settle Me | Agozie | Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu |