Uzor Arukwe

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Uzor Arukwe
(1983-08-06) August 6, 1983
Actor
2014  – present
His role as Inspector Sam in Sergeant Tutu
A Tribe Called Judah, Momiwa, Love in Every Word

Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Nkwerre, Imo State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is known for his works on screen and stage.

He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Abia State University. After obtaining his first degree, Arukwe moved to Calabar, where he also got a master's degree in Business Administration. He has featured in a lot of movies like A tribe called Judah, Malaika, Head over bills, Momiwa, Love in every word and a lot more

Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his role in Sergeant Tutu. His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, Code Wilo also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in Smash and Size 12 respectively and a nomination for 'Best Actor' in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Yours Regardless.

He was nominated in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) and in the 2021 Best of Nollywood Awards.

For his appearance in the films Size 12 and Smash, he was nominated twice for the 2020 African Magic Viewer's Choice Award for ''Best Actor in Comedy or Movie''.

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2014	Unspoken Truth	Martins	Debut role
2015	Fine Girl	Gregory	Alongside Ozzy Agu, Grace-Charis Bassey
2016	Size 12	Fred	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Yemi Blaq
2017	Sergeant Tutu	Inspector Sam	Alongside Funny Bone, Tunji Aderibigbe
In Line	Debo Devi	Alongside Esosa Adah, Elsie Ajokku, Chris Attoh
2018	Kayanmata	Fola	Alongside Fred Amata, Ayo Adesanya Hassan
Blood Letters	Chris	Alongside Yvonne Enakhena, Efe Irele
Smash		Alongside Bolanle Ninalowo, Funny Bone, Iyabo Ojo
2019	Sugar Rush	Knight	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye and Bisola Aiyeola
The Set Up	Pastor Dimeji	Alongside Dakore Akande and Adesua Etomi
Boys Will Be Boys	Mike	Alongside Blessing Anietie, Promise Awoke
Hire a Woman	Jide	Alongside Nancy Isime and Alexx Ekubo
Kpali		Alongside Nkem Owoh and Ini-Dima Okojie
Size 12	Jide	Alongside Maryjane Bologi, Grace Asuowo, Mary Lazarus
Code Wilo
She is	Pastor Chike	Alongside Chiwetalu Agu, Ime Bishop Umoh
2020	Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards	Bankole	Alongside Nancy Isime and Elvina Ibru
Dear Affy	Kelechi	Alongside Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Ademoye, Seilat Adebowale
Through the Wire	Ehiz	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Agulefo
A Thousand Ways to Break a Cheating Man	Tami	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Ray Adeka, Ivy Blessing Agbo
Tanwa Savage	Jola	Alongside Segun Arinze, Bimbo Ademoye, Nkechi Blessing
2021	Prophetess	Eze-Ego	Alongside Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole
Dwindle	Male Saint	Alongside Swanky JKA and Broda Shaggi
Progressive Tailors Club	Mazi Chibuzor	Alongside Adesina Adebayo, Alakija Adebayo, Femi Adebayo
Enemy Closer	Owen	Alongside Grace-Charis Bassey, Nini Mbonu
Hell's Candidate	Dubem	Alongside Fred Amata, Uche Ben
The Blood Covenant	Jite	Alongside Shalewa Ashafa, Tobi Bakre, Akexx Ekubo
2022	Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke	Prince Sonny	Alongside Chika Agwuike, Dakore Akande, Violet Akhator
Finding Me	Jidenna	Alongside Rita Anyabuwa, Gift Eyimba
The Man for the Job	Joseph	Alongside Rita Anwarah, Akintoba Adeoluwa
Head Over Bills	Jesse	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Kehinde Adeboyega
2023	A Tribe Called Judah	Chigozie Onuaha	Alongside Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson
Mercy	Tonye	Alongside Owolusi Abiodun, Charles Born, Blessing Jessica Obazi-Nze
Malaika		Alongside Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola
Blood Sisters		Alongside Chimamanda Eze, Oge Gabriel, Emeka Madu
Heart Strings		Alongside Okey Jude, Jide Kosoko, Uche Montana
2024	What About Us?	Jaiye	Alongside Folu Storms, Kunle Remi
On the Edge	Korede	Alongside Umaru Abudulai, Funso Adeolu, Temitope Aje
The Chef	Kwame	Alongside Okoli Mather Chinonye, Angela Eguavoen
Wedding Night Blues	Nosa Ezekiel	Alongside Tochi Akparanta, Chijindu Aniakor
House Arrest	Chudi	Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Adebolu Ola Ezikpe
Oma's Truth	Nduka	Alongside Moet Abebe, Sunday Atate, Micah Great
On the Edge	Korede	Alongside Umaru Abdulai, Funso Adeolu
Just the Two of us		Alongside Uche Montana, Directed by Best Okoduwa
Momiwa	Naeto	Alongside Blessing Jessica Obasi-Nze and Iyabo Ojo, Produced and Directed by Biodun Stephen
2025	Love in Every Word	Obiora	Alongside Bam Bam (Bamike), Produced by Omoni Oboli

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2019	Oga! Pastor	Deoye Gesinde	Webseries by Ndani TV
2019-2020	Unbroken	Nafike Malafa	TV series
2021	Tough Love		TV series
2025	The Party		TV series

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref
2020	African Magic Viewers' Choice Award	Best Actor in a Comedy or Movie	Uzor Arukwe - Smash	Nominated
Uzor Arukwe - Size 12	Nominated
2021	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor	Uzor Arukwe - Yours Regardless	Nominated
2025	Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Award	Best Supporting Actor	Uzor Arukwe - Suspicion	Nominated
2026	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor	Colors of Fire	Pending
Best Supporting Actor	Behind The Scenes	Pending

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