Chigozie Atuanya


Zeal Chigozie Atuanya is a Nigerian actor, film producer and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Skybridimpex roof and Uncle Lala'sTV.

Early life

Atuanya was born in Aba, Abia State, but hails from Agu-Ukwu Nri in Anambra State. He was born into the family of Dominic Nonyelum Atuanya. His father, popularly known as Nnabuenyi, died after a brief illness on 5 February 2015.

Education

Atuanya finished his primary and secondary school education in Aba, Abia State, where he obtained his SSCE and WAEC certificates. He later earned a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Career

Atuanya made his screen debut in a 1998 film titled King Jaja of Opobo and has since gone on to produce and star in several films. He was once a model for Delta Soap, appearing in one of their television commercials.

Personal life

Atuanya is married to Jennifer Obianuju Oranika, a law graduate from Igbinedion University, Edo State. The couple's traditional marriage took place on 31 March 2013, followed by a white wedding on 3 August 2013. They have a daughter, Kaima, born on 6 September 2014.

Selected filmography

  • Last Warning
  • Miserable Wealth
  • Great Mother
  • My Angel
  • Floating Feelings
  • Rattle Snake 3
  • Evil Forest
  • Lumba Boys
  • Ladies Gang as Mike
  • White Hunters
  • Floating Feelings as Robert
  • My Sweet Sister
  • Double Slap
  • Royal Palace
  • Chetanna as Emeka
  • Brother's Keeper as Assassin
  • Native Girl as Chike
  • Stolen
  • Nkem
  • Disunion as Kalu
  • Obidike as Obidike
  • Save The Princess as Nkemjika
  • Passionate Encounter
  • Mr Wife as Chibuzor