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Ken Erics
Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh professionally known as Ken Erics Ugo is a Nigerian film and television actor, writer, producer and occasional musician. He is popularly known for his role as Ugo in the movie 'The Illiterate' alongside Tonto Dikeh and Yul Edochie
28February
198528 February 1985
Born
Ken Erics was born in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria on 28 February 1985 and is the sixth of seven children of Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh both of Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria
12July
200012 July 2000
Early life and education
Erics, who is of Igbo descent, received his primary education at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary School in Kano and his secondary education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School in Onitsha, Anambra State; his passion for the arts led him to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he later obtained a master's degree in Theatre and Film studies.
12July
200112 July 2001
Career
Erics, starting with a minor role in the movie 'Holy Prostitute' during his first year in university, gradually gained recognition through cameo roles until his breakthrough portrayal of "Ugo" in 'The Illiterate' in 2012, which opened up more opportunities for him in the Nigerian film industry; additionally, he has published a notable work called 'Cell 2' used in Nigerian tertiary institutions, participated in music production, and acted alongside renowned stars like Ngozi Ezeonu, Yul Edochie, Desmond Elliot, Chiwetalu Agu, Regina Daniels, among others.
12July
201412 July 2014
Awards and recognition
Erics achieved recognition in the film industry by winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the City People Entertainment Award in 2014, followed by the Best Lead Actor award at the Afrifimo Awards in the United States, and later the Best Lead Actor award at the City People Entertainment Award in 2015; furthermore, he received the City People Entertainment Awards 2017 for Best Actor of the Year and was nominated for the Golden Movie Awards in 2018 for Best Supporting Actor.
12December
201812 December 2018
Music career
In December 2018, Ken Erics released his debut music single "Inozikwa Omee," which received applause from his fans, showcasing his talent and indicating that he is here to stay in the music industry.
12March
201912 March 2019
Divorce
In March 2019, Ken Erics announced his decision to end his marriage to Onyi Adada, citing unbearable circumstances and expressing a sense of relief and happiness over the termination of the union.
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