Chimezie Imo is a

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actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''

Nimbe ''Nimbe'' also known as ''Nimbe: The Movie'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama film directed by Tope Alake. The film stars Chimezie Imo, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Doyin Abiola in the lead roles. The title role is played by the lead actor Chimez ...

'', ''

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'', '' Breath of Life'' and MTV Shuga Naija series.

Background

Chimezie was born on January 7, 1992, in

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, but hails from Orsu Local Government Area of

Imo State Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its n ...

in south eastern Nigeria. At the age of 7, he was part of his church's choir and theatre groups.

Career

Chimezie's film and television career began in 2014 when was named runner up on Nigerian talent show, ‘The Next Movie Star Reality Show’. He made his on-screen debut in the film, ‘Learning Curves' and has since starred in TV shows like ‘Origin’ and the comedy ‘90 Gogoro’. In 2018, Chimezie played a confused young man, bowing to peer pressure in

Shuga Naija The third season of the television drama series '' Shuga'', dubbed ''Shuga Naija'', was first broadcast on MTV Base from December 2013 to January 2014. The season was written by Kemi Adesoye and directed by Biyi Bandele. It starred Tiwa Savage, Chr ...

which put him in the spotlight. Same year, he played one of four boys in the trenches united by bonds of friendship in a critically acclaimed comedy titled

. In 2019, Chimezie played a drug-addled teenager in

. He received raving reviews for his role in the film and was nominated for Best Actor Nominee at the Future Awards 2020 and Most Promising Yong Actor at Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2020. In 2022, Chimezie starred in psychodrama "Choke" and received praise for his performance in it as a sickle cell patient who slowly spirals out of control. In 2023, Chimezie was nominated for Africa Magic Viewers Choice award for Best Actor in a Leading role for Choke.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Imo, Chimezie 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian male film actors Nigerian male television actors Nigerian entertainers Nigerian male models Nigerian film producers Male actors from Imo State Igbo actors 1992 births Living people