Ifeanyi Kalu

Ifeanyi Kalu is a Nigerian television and film actor, model and fashion designer.[1] He is best known for his role in the movie Lagos Cougars where he starred alongside Uche Jombo, Monalisa Chinda, Alexx Ekubo[2] and the Africa Independent Television (AIT) series Allison's Stand alongside Joselyn Dumas, Bimbo Manuel, and Victor Olaotun.[3][4]

Ifeanyi Kalu
Born
Ifeanyi Kalu

(1988-02-13) 13 February 1988
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
OccupationActor, Model, fashion designer
Years active2010 – present
Websitewww.ifeanyikalu.com

Early life

Kalu was born in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Kalu is of Igbo heritage from Imo State in the eastern part of Nigeria.[1] He studied Computer science in the University.[5]

Career

Kalu began his career as a model, appearing in television and billboard commercials.[6] In 2011, he enrolled in the Royal Arts Academy to study acting.[5] His breakout screen role was in 2012, when he was cast in the role of Usen in the movie Kokomma produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam and directed by Tom Robson. The movie received 3 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[7]

In 2014, his roles in the movies Lagos Cougars and Perfect Union earned him a City People Awards nomination for Most Promising Actor,[8] an award he was again nominated for in 2017.[9] In 2019 he received another nomination from City People Awards for Best Supporting Actor,[10] and in the same year, he was nominated for and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the United Kingdom based Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA), for his role in the movie Kuvana, where he starred alongside Wale Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe and Ivie Okujaiye.[11][12]

In 2019, Kalu launched a "ready-to-wear" fashion line tagged Ifeanyi Kalu.[12]

Filmography

Selected Movie roles
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2012KokommaUsenTom RobsonFeature Film featuring Belinda Effah, Ekere Nkanga, Ini Ekpe
2013Lagos CougarsJiteDesmond ElliotFeature Film starring Uche Jombo, Monalisa Chinda, Alexx Ekubo, Shawn Faqua, Daniella Okeke, Ben Touitou
2014Perfect UnionEke AgbaiUzodinma OkpechiFeature Film starring Wole Ojo, Brycee Bassey, Joju Muse
2015The BankerKunleIkechukwu OnyekaFeature Film featuring Seun Akindele, Mbong Amata, Belinda Effah, Maureen Okpoko, Nsikan Isaac
2016Double BindNosaEmmanuel AkaemehFeature Film starring Kiki Omeili, Ujams Cbriel, Mary Chukwu
2016The NovelistJosephPatience Oghre ImobhioFeature Film featuring Rykardo Agbor, Bayray Mcnwizu, Kehinde Olorunyomi, Labelle Vitien, Frank Paladini
2017You, Me, and the GuysKoje WilliamsEsther AbahFeature Film featuring Lota Chukwu, Linda Ejiofor, Seun Akindele, Abayomi Alvin, Jude Orhorha
20173 is a CrowdBayoDesmond ElliotFeature Film starring Tana Adelana, Desmond Elliot, Lilian Esoro, Alexx Ekubo, Eddie Watson, Cgris Akwarandu, Hauwa Allahbura
2018DrowningKayCharles Brain NnoshiriFeature Film starring Mary Lazarus, Nazo Ekezie, Jide Kosoko, Jibola Dabo
2018Almost a VirginRicardo PhillipsAkin – Tijani BalogunFeature Film starring Bimbo Ademoye, Emem Ufot, Chioma Okafor, Nonso Kalango, Gifty Powers
2018Will You Marry MeUzorEmmanuel Mang EmeFeature Film featuring Ruth Kadiri, Wole Ojo, Stella Udeze, Peggy Ovire
2019LurikosMichaelEdward UkaFeature Film featuring Bolanle Ninalowo, Tamara Eteimo, Christian Paul
2019Tea RoomBillyOkey IfeanyiFeature Film starring Kenneth Okolie, Lota Chukwu, Calista Nwajide
2019KuvanaMendasEdward UkaFeature Film featuring Wale Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe, Ivie Okujaye, Stella Udeze
2019Red ObsessionTemisanEsosa EgbonFeature Film starring Yvonne Jegede, Moyo Lawal, Georgina Ibeh, Wole Ojo

Television roles
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2014Allison’s StandAllison (Lead)Peace Osigbe, Yemi Morafa(film boy)TV Series
2016Desperate HousegirlsShawn (Lead)Sunkanmi Adebayo, Akin – Tijani BalogunTV Series on IrokoTV featuring Ini Edo, Belinda Effah, Deyemi Okanlawo, Bimbo Ademoye, Uzor Osimkpa, Uzor Arukwe
2017CougarsDubemIkechukwu Onyeka, Akin – Tijani BalogunTV Series with Nse Ikpe Etim, Joselyn Dumas, Empress Njamah, Ozzy Agu, Monalisa Chinda
2017Head over HeelsLeadEjiro OnobrakporTV Series

Awards
Year Event Prize Result
2013 Nollywood Movie Awards Best rising star Nominated
2014 City People Awards Most promising actor Nominated
2015 Zaris Fashion and Style Academy Hall of Fame Won
2017 Royal Arts Academy Award of Excellence Won
City People Awards Most promising actor Nominated
2018 HYPP Festival of Talents Recognition Award Won
2019 City People Awards Best supporting actor Nominated
ZAFAA Awards Best supporting actor Won[12]

References
  1. "Ifeanyi Kalu has a Crush on Genevieve Nnaji". Thisday Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  2. "Omoni Oboli, Alex Ekubo, Julius Agwu, Desmond Eliot others attend Premiere of Lagos Cougars". TheNetNG Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  3. "Watch Joselyn Dumas, Victor Olaotan, others in season 2". PulseNG. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  4. "Season Two of 'Allison's Stand' for Premiere On Sunday". Daily Independent via Allafricanews. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  5. "Lessons Laernt from Acting". Punch Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  6. "Ifeanyi Kalu". Thisday Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  7. https://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/nigerian-dramedy-confusion-na-wa-tops-winners-at-the-9th-africa-movie-academy-awards-136164/
  8. "Meet the Nominees for City People Awards". Pulse NG. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  9. "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  10. "Nominations for City People Awards (English)". city people magazine. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  11. "Zafaa 2019 Nominees". zafaa.org. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  12. "Ifeanyi Kalu's Strides Across Facets". Thisday News. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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