Tony Umez

Tony Umez is a veteran Nigerian actor.[1] He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages[2] since his debut in the 1998 film Died Wretched: Buried in N2.3m Casket.[3]

Tony Umez
Born (1964-08-23) 23 August 1964
Ogidi , Anambra State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupationactor
Years active1993-present
SpousePatsy Umez (m..16 November 1999)
Children
  • Beautiful Umez
  • Angel Umez
  • Princes Umez
  • Golden Michelle Umez

Early life and education

Tony Umez was born in Ogidi, Anambra State in southeast Nigeria. His mother is from Cross River State while his father is from Ogidi, the same place he was born. Despite his Igbo origin, he doesn't speak Igbo but can fluently speak Efik, his mother's language. Umez grew up in Lagos where he had his primary and secondary education. He also has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in English and international law and diplomacy respectively from the University of Lagos.

Acting career

He started acting in his secondary days when he performed in stage plays and dramas. In 1993, the actor joined Nollywood. He did not get a dime from his two movies which made him leave the industry for a few years.

  • He returned to the industry in 1997 and featured in the movie, "The Princess" but it was the movie,"Died Wretched" which was released in 1998 that made him popular.
  • Tony Umez then went on to star in the 2003 blockbuster hit movie, "Billionaire's Club" which was released in 2003. He also went on to star in another massive hit of the same year called "Blood Sisters".

Filmography
YearFilmRole
1997The Princess
1998Died WretchedChris
1999The VisitorMike
2000 Executive Crime Collins
2001 Death Warrant Mike
2001AttackPastor Gideon
2002 Blind Justice
2003Blood SisterKenneth
2003 Christ in Me Richard
2003Billionaires ClubZed
2004My first love.
2005 Total Disgrace Andy
2006 Demon In-Law Emeka
2007 100 Days in the Jungle Ovie Okito
2008 Before My Eyes Lanre
2010 Stranger on My Bed Samuel
2016 Moon Maids Igwe Osita
2018 Gamble David
2020 Famiy Guest Felix
2021 Lockdown Martins
2023 THE FAST LANE: Hunt for Gold Mine James Senior

References
  1. "Nollywood: 'I wasn't paid for my first 2 roles', Veteran actor, Tony Umez". Vanguard News. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. "Tony Umez: From Acting As Couple, My Wife and I Got Married". Nigeria Films.
  3. punchng.com


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