Zubby Michael Biography
biography of Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu (born 1 February 1985), otherwise known as Zubby Michael, is a 36 years old exciting Nigerian film actor and excellent movie producer.
Known for his role in Three Windows, Royal Storm, and Professional Lady, he is especially recognized for portraying roles of a bad guy, criminal, villain, or hitman in most of the films he has appeared in.
Zubby Michael first appeared in a Nollywood movie titled Missing Rib in 2006 and has starred in over fifty Nollywood films.
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He has won and still winning the heart of many and exhibiting signs of improvement in each film he appears.
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| Full Name: | Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu |
| Stage Name: | Zubby Michael |
| Born: | 1 February 1985 (age 36 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Yola, Adamawa |
| State Of Origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Children: | Chikamso Ejiofor (Adopted Son) |
| Height: | N/A |
| Siblings: | Chris Egwu, Cynthia Egwu, Sheiley Egwu, Stanley Egwu, Mary Slimsugar |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Not Married |
| Occupation: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | US$1.2 million |
Early Life
Zubby Micheal was born with the full name Zubby Azubuike Michael Egwu to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Egwu on 1 February 1985 in Ekwusigo Local Area in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria.
However, he is a native of Ozobulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State but grew up in Adamawa, northeastern Nigeria.
The Nigerian revealed in an interview that he was brought up in a beautiful home with good parenting. His father was a successful businessman, while his mother was a teacher.
Zubby Michael also spoke about his experience growing up in the North during the interview. According to him, Northerners are lovable and notable people, especially those with open hearts.
He recalled one of his childhood experiences growing up when he drove his father’s car when he wasn’t around.
Zubby Michael said there was a particular day that he didn’t know his father had arrived home and when he found out, he accidentally (out of fear) smashed the car into another car in the compound.
That day, his father gave him the beating of his life. He passed out at some point and was revived with water.
Education
Zubby Michael obtained his primary and secondary education in Yola, Adamawa state, in Nigeria, thereby getting his primary and secondary certificates.
Upon completing his secondary education, he secured admission to join the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University located in Awka, Anambra State of Nigeria. At the university, he studied courses for a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.
Career
Zubby Michael started his acting career when he was only eight years old in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. Before he began starring in movies, he was involved in television soap operas and was featured in the cast of a 2006 drama titled Coded Hussle. This was the same year he officially joined Nollywood as a professional in 2006, hence acting in his first movie.
In an exclusive interview, the Nollywood actor revealed that his acting career started in Asaba, Delta state, where he met a producer who introduced him to the industry. It was this opportunistic meeting that led him to feature in his first movie titled Missing Rib. He further disclosed that it was a great experience working with stars such as Ramsey Nouah and Tonto Dikeh, among others.
However, Zubby Michael became popular in Nollywood when he acted in “The Three Windows,” “Professional Lady,” and “Royal Storm.” He portrayed the lead role in the Three Windows film, where he featured opposite Oge Okoye, Justice Esiri, Ngozi Ezeonu, among others.
Other action-packed movies such as Princess Rihanna and Implication also increased his popularity status. These films brought him a deservedly fame for portraying the bad guy roles, including criminal, villain, and hitman.
The actor has starred alongside A-stars Nollywood actors such as Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh, Ini Edo, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Oge Okoye, Patience Ozokwor, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Sam Dede, Olu Jacobs, Uche Jumbo, Nkem Owoh, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Mercy Johnson, Van Vicker, Emeka Ike, Junior Pope, Chacha Eke, Kenneth Okonkwo, Uche Ogbodo, Jackie Appiah and a host of other Nigerian and African movie stars in his career journey so far.
Zubby Michael has also been involved in movie production. He produced a movie titled First Hit, which featured the likes of Chikwetalu Agu, Ngozi Ezeonu, Nonso Diobi, Junior Pope, Ebere Okaro, Harry B Anyanwu, and Terry G.
Political career
On 25 November 2019, Zubby Michael was appointed into a political position as the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano.
Zubby Michael Awards and Recognitions
- Most Promising Act (male) at 2011 Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) (Nominated)
- Best New Actor of the Year (English) at the 2014 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Award (Nominated)
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the 2015 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Best Actor Of The Year (English) at the 2018 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Nollywood Personality of the Year at The 2018 Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards (Won)
- Movie icon of the year at the 2018 South East Entertainment Award (Won)
- Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) at the 2019 Nigeria Achievers Awards (Nominated)
- Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Best Actor of the Year (English) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards (Nominated)
- Male Actor of the Year at the 2019 South South Achievers Awards (SSA) (Nominated)
- Best Celebrity Politician of the Year (2020) by the South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation (Won)
Social Media
Zubby Michael is one of the most loved and followed actors in Africa in recent times. The Nollywood star is very much active on social media with lots of posts and images posted, where he keeps displaying his achievement so far.
He has over 4.3 million followers on Instagram and millions of more followers on Twitter and Facebook combined.
Zubby Micheal‘s official and verified social media accounts are displayed below:
- Instagram:@zubbymichael
- Twitter: @iamzubbymichael
- Facebook: Zubby Michael
Personal Life
The Nollywood celebrity appears taller in most of his recent pictures. Zubby Michael looks to be above average in weight and height. Unfortunately, his actual body measurements, height, and weight are unavailable at the moment.
However, we are keeping a close tab on this, and we shall upload the details as soon as they are accessible.
However, we can authoritatively tell you that Zubby Michael has black skin, eyes, and hair coupled with an attractive male body structure. Moreover, he is handsome to female fans. No wonder movie producers almost always want to work with him.
Zubby Michael was once in a romantic relationship with the youngest sister of the former famous music duo Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, otherwise known as P-square.
The pair met at the traditional marriage of Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye. However, their relationship was short-lived as the couple broke up after dating for some time. He revealed in an interview later on that the reason for the breakup was owed to the fact that he wasn’t ready to settle down.
The actor further disclosed that there is no need to rush into marriage “when you still have some dreams in your mind you plan to achieve in the future.” Similarly, Zubby Michael revealed that he can still marry her if she is still available when he is ready.
When asked about his ideal woman, the Nigerian star revealed that he really doesn’t know what his perfect woman should be like, but Zubby Michael is fully aware that he wants to marry a loyal, prayerful, intelligent, and at the same time beautiful woman capable of making him happy.
Zubby Michael Net Worth
Zubby Michael’s net worth is currently pegged at $1.2 million, and he gets most of his money from his acting roles and his personal business as an entrepreneur. The actor recently completed his multimillion naira mansion in the city of Lagos. He also drives expensive cars, attends big ceremonies where he flaunts his wealth, and wears costly accessories.
Zubby Michael Movies
Zubby Michael is one of the most celebrated Nollywood stars and has been featured in a good number of Nollywood movies and TV series, including;
- Bad Omen
- Burial Battle
- Omoghetto: The Saga
- Egg of love
- Audio Money
- Identical Twins
- Dying of Thirst
- Hunchback Princess
- A Thousand War
- The Return of Dangote
- Flashback
- Seed of Deception
- Seed of Greatness
- Enemy of Progress
- Our Father’s Property
- G4 The Money Men
- Shameless Sisters
- Blood Feud
- Son of No Man
- Boy Makes Money
- The Return of Eze Ndi Ala
- Afraid to Fall
- Pains of the Orphan
- Yahoo King
- Sound of Calamity
- Hunted Bride
- Omenka
- Lack of Money
- Yahoo Shrine
- Throne of Terror
- Anayo China
- Youngest Wife
- Made in South
- Wasted Authority
- Mama
- Bastard Money
- War for love
- Mr. Arrogant
- Ozoemena Ozubulu
- The Return
- Adaure, My love
- The King of Vulture (Eze K’udene)
- Sword of Justice
- The Promise
- Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)
- Compound fools
- 1st Hit
- Okada 50
- Sound of Calamity
- Haunted Bride
- Omenka
- Lack of Money
- Yahoo Shrine
- Throne of Terror
- Adaure, My love
- The King of Vulture (Eze K’udene)
- Sword of Justice
- The Promise
He is on Instagram as zubbymichael