Uche Nwaezeapu
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Uche Ben |
| Occupation(s) | Actor TV host Film producer |
| Known for | Winner of GUS 6 |
| Awards | Blue Screen Awards[1] |
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu, known professionally as Uche Ben,[2] is a Nigerian actor, Film Producer, TV host, and winner of the 2009 Gulder Ultimate Search.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in 1983 in Lagos State, Nigeria,[4] Nwaezeapu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics from Delta State University.[5]
Career
[edit]Nwaezeapu won the 2009 Gulder Ultimate search which took place in Omodo Forest of Aagba where he found the Horn of Valour.[6] After his 2009 win, he has featured in films such as The Forbidden Fruit, Clandestine, Sister’s Love.
In 2022, he won the Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Outstanding Nollywood Star Award at the 2022 Blue Screen Awards for his role in Fate’s Scribble.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tinsel | Business man | Produced by Africa magic | [8][9] |
| 2017 | Battle ground | Nwosu | Produced by Zuri 24 Media for Africa magic | |
| 2018 | Eve | Rolex | Directed by Tosin Igho | |
| Lost Treasure | Uche | Directed by Film Boy the first | ||
| 2019 | Complicated | Ugo | Produced by Uche Ben | |
| Battle ground finale showdown | Nwosu | Produced by Zuri 24 Media for Africa Magic | ||
| 2020 | Half Shot of Sunrise | Azeez | Produced & Directed by Tissy Nnachi for Rok TV | |
| Turning 30 | Tega
Directed by Tissy Nnachi | |||
| Love cycle | Lambert | |||
| Mac and Muna | Zac | |||
| 2021 | Chance At Love | Udoka | ||
| Made for More | Ronald | |||
| Hells Candidate | Emeka | Produced by Onyiye Udezeh | ||
| A hole in my heart | Jide | Produced by Blessing Jessica Nze | ||
| My Older kids | Victor | Produced by Emem Iniobong | ||
| The beginning of After | Kachi | produced by Uche Mbunabo | ||
| Small World | Alex | Produced by Kingsley Okereke | ||
| What matters Most | Emmanuel | Directed by Uduak Ubong Patrick | ||
| Wistful hearts | Alex | Produced by Onyinye Udezeh | ||
| 2022 | Side Chicks | Jide | Produced and directed by Stanley OBI | |
| Blossom | Olaseni | Produced and directed by Biodun Stephen | ||
| Baby present | Lawrence | directed by Emma Anyaka | ||
| Tit for Tat | Ladipo | produced and directed by Tissy Nnachi | ||
| Broken Glass | Fred | produced and directed by Victor Okpala | ||
| Thicker than blood | Nduka | Produced by Rich Rock productions, directed by Uduak Ubong Patrick | ||
| Out of Sight | Raymond | Produced by Oakfil | ||
| 2023 | Single Ladies | Kachi | Directed by Ernest OBI | |
| Rivalry | Peter | Produced by Kingsley Okereke | ||
| When forever ends | Ebuka | produced by Sunnyrichy Tv | ||
| Pickled | Daniel | Produced by Bolaji Ogunmola | ||
| Fate's Scribble | Kenneth | produced by Uche Ben | ||
| A Christmas thrill | Francis | Produced by Abdul Salam Mumuni and directed by Chris Eneng | ||
| Destined | Ebube | Produced and directed by Simon Peacemaker | ||
| The good Neighbour | Hamza | Produced by Amb Pat |
Personal life
[edit]In 2018, Nwaezeapu married Lauren Agokei.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Uche Ben honored with Outstanding Nollywood Star Award at the Blue Screen Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (2024-07-02). "Uche Ben Nwaezeapu: A Journey of Resilience from Reality TV Stardom to Silver Screen Success". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ Kenechi, Stephen (2021-10-06). "Okagbue, Okike... where are Gulder Ultimate Search past winners?". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ Okoye, Rita (2023-10-20). "Uche Ben: Nollywood producer shines with latest film "Fate's Scribble"". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Uche is Gulder Ultimate man!". Vanguard News. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ Morgan, Oluwafemi (2021-12-28). "Showcase: Past winners of the Gulder Ultimate Search". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ "Big winners emerge at the 2022 Blue Screen Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Okoye, Rita (2023-10-20). "Uche Ben: Nollywood producer shines with latest film "Fate's Scribble"". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- ^ "Uche Ben: From Reality TV Triumph to Silver Screen Success – THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason. 2024-07-07. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ^ Nzotta, Chisimdi (2018-03-30). "It Goes Down In The DM! Ex Gulder Ultimate Search Winner Uche Nwaezeapu Shares How He Met His Wife". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2025-10-22.