Biography
Nigerian actor and model, Alexx Ekubo, born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraekeis a leading on-screen characters on television.
Alexx Ekubo was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest.
Early Life
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.
Family
He is the son of Jane Ekubo-Okwaraeke (mother) and Mazi Ekubo-Okwaraeke (father).
His dad was a petroleum marketer, and his mum was a fashion designer and an entrepreneur. He has 3 siblings.
“At the end of the day, family is everything. If family is all you have, then you have all you need. My elder sister Chioma is missing from the photos, because she was unavoidably absent, when we had the shoot. Fine girl we love & miss you. ???? .” he wrote..
Age
10 April 1986
Wife
Alex Ekubo is not yet married but he was very close to until his fiancée called it off.
Girlfriend
On 10 May 2021, Alex Ekubo and his fiancee, named, Fancy Acholonu announced their wedding dates on Instagram. Their traditional wedding was supposed to hold on Saturday 20 November in Imo State, while the white wedding on the upper Saturday, 27 November in Lagos State. In August 2021 Alex’s fiancée called off their engagement with Fancy Acholonu releasing a statement that their relationship has ended.
Alexx Ekubo and Fancy Acholonu’s split can be described as one of the most shocking stories in the entertainment world. For many, this was already a done deal. They had announced their wedding date on social media. What was left was for the D day and the popular celebrity aseobi styles to flood social media.
The American-born model took to her Instagram page on Thursday, August 26, 2021, where she revealed that she has ended her relationship and engagement with the movie star.
“Hey guys, I am writing to inform you all officially that I have ended my relationship and engagement and I have called off the wedding with Alexx Ekubo,” she wrote.
I am aware this may be a shock to many people. I made the best decision for myself, because it is important that everyone finds happiness and live in their truth. At this time, my family and I ask for you all to please respect our privacy. Thank you so much.”
Acholonu’s statement came barely 24 hours after it was revealed that their relationship had collapsed.
Children
It is not publicly known if Alex Ekubo has any kids.
Education
Alexx Ekubo 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.
Television shows:
- Secrets & Scandals
- Hope Bay
- Happy Family
- Tinsel
- AY’s Crib
- Married to the Game
Movies:
- Aina (2011)
- Weekend Getaway (2012)
- True Citizens (2012)
- In the Cupboard (2012)
- Dream Walker (2013)
- Keeping my Man (2013)
- Lagos Cougars (2013)
- Champagne (2014)
- Single, Married and Complicated (2014)
- Ifedolapo (2014)[12]
- Gold Diggin (2014) (with Yvonne Nelson and Rukky Sanda)
- Undercover Lover (2015)
- All that Glitters (2015)
- The First Lady (2015) (with Omoni Oboli)
- Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015)
- Death Toll (2015)[13]
- Entreat (2016)
- The Other Side of the Coin (2016)
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016)
- Wife Material (2017)[14]
- A Man for the Weekend (2017) (with Syndy Emade)
- Catcher (2017)
- 3 is a Crowd (2017)[15][16]
- Hot Girl Next Door (2018)[17]
- Switch (2018)
- Power of 1 (2018)
- The American King: As told by an African Priestess (2019)
- Bling Lagosians (2019)
- Zero Hour (2019)
- Your Excellency (2019)
- 72 hours (2019)
- Soft Work (2020)
- Son of Mercy (2020)
Source of wealth
Actor
Producer
Director
Enterpreneur
Net Worth
Alexx Ekubo is currently worth US$1 million
Awards
Alexx Ekubo won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Nigerian romantic drama film Weekend Getaway.
He was the first runner-up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria contest. In 2015, he received the Nigerian Teen Choice Award for Celebrity Award – Outstanding TV Personality. In 2016, he won the Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actor of the Year.
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