Andy Chukwu
Andy Chukwu (born May 14 1959) is a Nigerian movie director. He started his career as an actor.[1] Movies he has acted in include Karishika (1996), Witches (1998) and Issakaba (2000). Movies directed by him include Mr. Ibu and 2 Rats. Chukwu has directed movies starring A-list Nollywood actors/actresses such as Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Dakore Egbuson, Patience Ozokwor, Amaechi Muonagor, Julius Agwu, Pete Edochie, Ali Nuhu, Emeka Ike, Gentle Jack, Ronke Ojo, Sandra Achums, amongst others.
Andy Chukwu | |
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| Born | May 14 1959 Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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He was one of the movie industry stakeholders invited by the president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan in 2013 to mark the 20th anniversary since the release of the first Nigerian movie on home video.[2]
Background
Chukwu is from Obinagu in Ishiagu town of Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Career
Chukwu's acting career kicked off after featuring in the Nollywood horror classic Karishika in 1996. After starring in a couple of movies as an actor such as Issakaba and Witches. He transited from acting in the late 90s to movie directing in the 2000s. He has over a dozen movies under his belt in both acting and directing capacities. He sometimes stars in movies he directs, taking on minor supporting roles. He is the director of the Nigerian critically acclaimed comedy Mr. Ibu starring John Okafor as the main character. Today, John Okafor is more widely known by name of the character he played in this movie than his actual government name.[3]
Community projects
Chukwu partnered with the governments of Ebonyi State and Lagos State for a skill acquisition program called Street to Skills. The aim was the program was to help children and youth stop street hawking and hone skills which they could use to earn a living.[4][5]
Chukwu iterated that he is working on a movie to draw awareness to Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and the plight faced by its sufferers. He pledged making the movie as part of his contribution to the pet project of the erstwhile first lady of Ebonyi State, Josephine Elechi.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes | Co-stars (Roles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Karishika | Actor | with Becky Ngozi Okorie (Karishika)
Bob-Manuel Udokwu (Pastor Everest), Sandra Achums, Amaechi Muonagor |
| 1998 | Witches | Actor | (Role as Dickson) with Liz Benson (Princess), Zack Orji (Desmond), Patrick Doyle (Pastor), Obot Etuk (Jagua), Bukky Ajayi (Desmond's Mother), Larry Koldsweat (Babalawo), Tony "One Week" Muonagor (George) |
| 2000 | Issakaba | Actor | with Zulu Adigwe, Chiwetalu Agu, Sam Dede, Amaechi Muonagor |
| 2001 | Broad day light | Actor | Hanks Anuku, Enebeli Elebuwa, Gentle Jack, Bimbo Manuel |
| 2002 | A cry for help | Actor, director | Amaechi Muonagor, Ngozi Nwosu, Clem Ohameze, Nkiru Sylvanus |
| My girl | Actor | with Chiege Alisigwe, | |
| Tears & Sorrow | Actor | Sandra Achums, Chiwetalu Agu, Chiege Alisigwe, Pete Edochie, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah | |
| 2003 | 2 Rats | Actor, director | with Osita Iheme (A-Boy), Chinedu Ikedieze (Bobo), Patience Ozokwor, Amaechi Muonagor |
| Dying for love | Actor, director | with Chiege Alisigwe, Bruno Iwuoha, Ramsey Nouah, Clem Ohameze | |
| I'm in love | Director | Hanks Anuku, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Camilla Mberekpe | |
| Lagos boys | Director | Julius Agwu, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Ronke Ojo | |
| Not man enough | Actor, director | Lilian Bach, Emeka Ike, Genevieve Nnaji, Muna Obiekwe | |
| 2004 | A million madness | Actor, director | with Chiege Alisigwe, Charles Awurum, Emeka Enyiocha, Kenneth Okonkwo |
| Eyes of love | Director | Ini Edo, Emeka Ike, Tom Njamanze | |
| Foul play | Actor, director | with Chioma Chukwuka, Ejike Asiegbu, Sam Dede, Thelma Okoduwa | |
| Mr Ibu | Actor, director, screenplay, writer | (Role as Azuh) with John Okafor (Ibu), Osita Iheme (Muo) | |
| Ready to die | Director | Jim Iyke, Lilian Bach | |
| Schemers: Bad babes | Actor, director | with Bimbo Akintola, Rita Dominic | |
| The heart of man | Director | Steve Eboh, Pete Edochie | |
| Two become one | Director | Chioma Chukwuka, Emeka Ike, Patience Ozokwor | |
| 2005 | End of money | Actor, producer, director, writer | with Pete Edochie, Ejike Asiegbu, Pete Edochie, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo, Chiege Alisigwe |
| Orange groove | Director | Pat Attah, Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot, Oge Okoye | |
| Rip off | Actor, director | Charles Lawson, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah | |
| Soul on fire | Actor, director | Patience Ozokwor, Sophia Tchidi Chikere, Olu Jacobs | |
| Woman on top | Actor, director | with Stephanie Okereke, Saint Obi, Ifeoma Anyiam, Steve Eboh, Uche Elendu | |
| 2006 | Consequences | Actor, director | Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ramsey Nouah, Oby Okafor |
| Corporate runs | Actor, director | with Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo, Zack Orji, Tony Umez | |
| High stake | Actor, director | Chidi Mokeme, Dakore Egbuson, Ofia Afuluagu Mbaka, Nobert Young | |
| Men on the run | Director | Klint da Drunk
(as himself), Sam Loco Efe, John Okafor, Victor Osuagwu | |
| My sweet sister | Actor, director | Chigozie Atuanya, Dakore Egbuson, Emeka Ike, Gentle Jack | |
| She: You must obey | Director | Fred Amata, Ngozi Ezeonu, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Ramsey Nouah, Tony Umez | |
| Silent burner | Actor, director | Ini Edo, Charles Inojie, Uche Jumbo | |
| The wolves | Director | Ejike Asiegbu, Nonso Diobi, Prince Eke, Desmond Elliot, Charles Inojie | |
| 2007 | Next door neighbor | Actor, director | with Nonso Diobi (Tony), Ebube Nwagbo (Whitney), Monalisa Chinda (Geraldine) |
| Powerful civilian | Actor, director | with Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Sam Loco Efe, Queen Nwokoye, Victor Osuagwu | |
| Stubborn flies | Actor, director | with Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Ultimate warrior | Director | with Chiwetalu Agu, Chidi Mokeme, Oge Okoye, | |
| 2009 | Honest deceiver | Actor, director | (Role as Oscar) with Ini Edo (Diana), Justus Esiri (Denis), Ali Nuhu (Damian), Sylvia Oluchy (Lara) |
| 2013 | Double mama | Director, writer | Osita Iheme (Arusi), Chiwetalu Agu (Osimiri), Ify Dollars (Bebiana), Ugo Doris Igwe (Miss Kate), Linda Iheanacho (Cossy) |
Personal life
In 2015, Chukwu lost his father. In May 2016, Chukwu's wife gave birth to a set of twins. [8][9]
References
- Adeyemo, Adeola (March 4, 2013). "Nollywood & Mr. President! Goodluck Jonathan Pledges N3 Billion Grant to the Nigerian Movie Industry at Presidential Dinner to Celebrate Nollywood at 20". Bellanaija.com.
- John Okafor
- "Andy Chukwu, Ebonyi govt unveil Street to Skills for youths". Vanguardngr.com. February 17, 2016.
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- "Andy Chukwu". IMDb.com.
- "Movie star, Andy Chukwu welcomes cute set of twins + 7 adorable photos of 2016 Celebrity babies". Kemifilani.ng. May 17, 2016.
- "Nollywood Actor Andy Chukwu's Wife Gives Birth To Twins [PHOTOS]". Naijagists.com. May 17, 2016.