Mike Ezuruonye is a renowned Nollywood actor, movie director, and producer who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He is a talented and creative individual who has won the hearts of many with his acting skills, good looks, and ability to bring out the best in his movies. In this article, we will explore Mike Ezuruonye’s life, career, achievements, and net worth.
Early Life And Education
Mike Ezuruonye who is from Uzuakoli Abia state, was born on September 21, 1982, in Anambra State, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos State and is the oldest of four siblings. Mike attended the Federal Government College, Taraba, and Archbishop Aggey Memorial School, Lagos, for his primary and secondary education, respectively. He later studied Accounting at the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Career
After working as a banker for a while, Mike Ezuruonye decided to pursue his passion for acting full-time. He joined Nollywood professionally in December 2003 and acted in his first movie “Broken Marriage” directed by Dickson Iroegbu. He quickly made a lasting impression on his fans since his entrance into the movie industry. It is said that he won the heart of many female fans due to his good looks and creative way of bringing the best acts into his movies.
Mike Ezuruonye rose to fame after starring in one of the best-selling Nollywood movies “Critical Decision”. He has acted and directed several movies so far, and he has various awards and recognitions to his name. He has also worked with top profiles in the Nollywood industry like Angela Okorie, Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Omoni Oboli, Mercy Aigbe, Bolanle Ninalowo, Nonso Diobi, Emmanuella, and many others.
Awards And Recognitions
Mike Ezuruonye has received several awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to the Nollywood industry. Some of these awards include:
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role ‘Black Friday’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2008 (Nomination)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role ‘Mirror of Reality’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2008 (Nomination)
- The Best Actor in a Leading Role ‘The Assassin’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2009 (Nomination)
- Best Actor, African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
- Best Lead Male ‘Unforgivable’, Nollywood Movies Awards, 2014 (Won)
- The Best Actor of the Year (English), City People Movie Awards, 2014 (Won)
- Best Actor in Comedy ‘Brother Jekwu’, African Magic View
Top Movies
Mike Ezuruonye has featured in loads of Nollywood movies both locally and internationally. Some of his top movies include:
- Beyond Reason, 2004
- Burning Desire, 2004
- Shadows of Tears, 2005
- Bless Me, 2005
- Kill the Bride, 2005
- Married for Money, 2006
- Pay Day, 2006
- Silver Spoon, 2006
- Broken Prices, 2007
- Crises in Paradise, 2007
- Emotional Risk, 2007
- Legal War, 2007
- Power of Beauty, 2007
- Act of Faith, 2008
- Don’t wanna be a Player, 2008
- Desire, 2009
- Beauty and the Beast, 2008
- Clash of Twins, 2009
- Missing Child, 2009
- Last Mogul of the League, 2009
- Forest of Tears, 2009
- Jealous Friend, 2009
- Night Wedding, 2010
- Palace Slave, 2010
- Street President, 2010
- Front Door, 2010
- Cry for Justice, 2010
- Last Celebrity, 2011
- Jewels of the Sun, 2011
- Unforgivable, 2013
- Hazeezat, 2014
- Attitude, 2015
- The Duplex, 2015
- Living with a Ghost, 2015
- Who You Love, 2016
- Brother Jekwu, 2016
- The Screenplay, 2016
- What Just Happened, 2018
Net Worth
Mike Ezuruonye’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He has become one of the voices to be reckoned with in the Nollywood industry. He is wealthy and influential and has been able to accumulate such wealth through his acting career, directing, and producing movies.
Cars
Mike Ezuruonye has a taste for stylish exotic cars. He loves modern exotic cars and vintage cars as seen in some of his pictures. Some of the cars he owns include:
- Range Rover: Mike Ezuruonye loves his Range Rover painted red, and he got this beau for over 20 million NGN. The Range Rover has every feature that makes the owner feel like royalty.
- Mercedes Benz 4Matic: The Nollywood star also loves cars from the German automaker, Mercedes Benz. He rides a Mercedes Benz 4Matic SUV worth over 25 million NGN.
House
Mike Ezuruonye doesn’t flaunt his personal possessions on social media. While details on his house are not known, he has shared pictures of himself in his house. From these pictures, we can guess he lives in a palatial mansion adorned with luxurious decor. His house is worth millions of naira.
Family
Mike Ezuruonye is a family man with a lovely wife and two beautiful children. He married Keke Nkechi Nnorom whom he met on a movie set in Abuja. The couple got married on the 13th of November, 2010. Their marriage is blessed with two beautiful lovely children. Their first son named Reynold Nkembuchim Ezuruonye was born on 1st Oct 2011 in Canada. They have a daughter who they named Elsa Ezuruonye born in September 2016 in Canada.
In conclusion, Mike Ezuruonye is a talented actor, filmmaker, and businessman who has made a name for himself in the Nollywood industry. He is a role model to many and has achieved great success in his career. His net worth, cars, and house are a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. Mike Ezuruonye is an inspiration to many who aspire to make it big in the entertainment industry.
