Chet Anekwe
Encyclopedia
Chet Anekwe is a transatlantic
actor and Filmmaker who was born in Nigeria
and raised in NYC. His work spans Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theater
Transatlantic
Transatlantic crossings are passages of passengers and cargo across the Atlantic Ocean between the Americas and Europe. Prior to the 19th century, transatlantic crossings were undertaken in sailing ships, which was a time consuming and often perilous journey. Transatlantic crossings became faster,...
actor and Filmmaker who was born in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
and raised in NYC. His work spans Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theater
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Sheena (TV series) | Karnivan | |
| 2004 | Shpionskie igry: Nelegal | ||
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Himself | ||
| 2006 | Phat Girlz Phat Girlz Phat Girlz is a 2006 comedy film released in North America on April 7, 2006. The DVD and its soundtrack was released on August 22, 2006.-Box office:... |
Flirty Nigerian Man | with Mo'nique |
| 30 Days (2006 film) 30 Days (2006 film) 30 Days is a Nigerian action thriller film written and directed by Mildred Okwo. The film received 10 nominations at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2008.-Cast:*Genevieve Nnaji*Joke Silva*Segun Arinze *Iyabo Amoke*Chet Anekwe*Najite Dede... |
Kene Alumona (as C.B.A.) | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... |
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| 2008 | Spy Games: A Private Visit | FBI Agent | |
| Mama's Great Love (short) | Thompson | Director, Writer, Executive Producer | |
| 2010 | Busted Life | with Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :... , Pascal Atuma Pascal Atuma Pascal Atuma is a Nigerian actor, screenwriter, director and producer.-Filmography:*Actor**2010: My American Nurse 2**2009: Hurricane in the Rose Garden... |
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| 2011 | Paparazzi - Eye In The Dark | Davis | with Van Vicker Van Vicker Joseph van Vicker , better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor. He received two nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actor at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2008.-Early life:... , Bayo Akinfemi, JJ Bunny, Syr Law, Tchidi Chikere, Koby Maxwell |
| 2011 | Tobi | with Jimmy Allen, Arturo Castro | |
| 2011 | Unwanted Guest | Ike | |
Awards
- 1997 Winner Best Support Actor African Globe Awards (NJ), for Medea
- 2006 'VIV' AUDELCOAUDELCOAUDELCO, the Audience Development Committee, Inc., was established in 1973 by the late Vivian Robinson to honor excellence in New York African American Theatre through presentation of Vivan Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Awards...
(NYC) Award Winner Best Ensemble for Real Black Men Don't Sit Crossed Legged On The Floor (Collage in blues) - 2011 NAFCA: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominations
- 1997 AUDELCOAUDELCOAUDELCO, the Audience Development Committee, Inc., was established in 1973 by the late Vivian Robinson to honor excellence in New York African American Theatre through presentation of Vivan Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Awards...
(NYC) award nominee, Best Performance in a Musical, Male for Chap Am So (The Amistad Story) - 2011 NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARD- NEA (NYC) award nominee, Best Actor in a short story or film (TOBI)