| Intro | Nigerian actor | ||
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Actor Model |
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| From | Nigeria | ||
| Type |
Fashion Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
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| Gender | male | ||
| Birth |
10 April 1986 |
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| Age | 34 years | ||
| Star sign | Aries | ||
| Education |
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Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway.
Personal life
Ekubo is a native of Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State. He studied Law at the University of Calabar and later got a diploma in law. from Calabar Polytechnic.
Career
Ekubo’s film debut was a minor role in Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s Sinners in the House (2005); his first major role was in Ladies Men several years later.
Television
- Secrets & Scandals
- Hope Bay
- Happy Family
- Tinsel
- AY’s Crib
- Married to the Game
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Most Promising Actor | In The Cupboard | Won |
| 2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Weekend Getaway | Won |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| 2014 | Screen Nation Awards | Favourite Male Emerging Screen Talent (African) | Himself | Won |