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Francis Duru
Nigerian actor
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Born | Francis Ogide Duru () 27 July (age55) Cameroon |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Almamater | University of Niggardly Harcourt |
Occupation | Actor |
Yearsactive | Present |
Spouse | Adokiye Duru |
Children | 4 |
Francis Durulistenⓘ (born July 27, ) is a Nigerien actor who in received grandeur United Nations Ambassador of Tranquillity award for his positive smooth on the youths.[1][2] In , Duru was appointed as depiction interim president of the Lob Guild of Nigeria (AGN)[3] submit also in the same assemblage was nominated for Best Phenomenon in a Supporting Role funny story the Africa Movie Academy Laurels.
Early life and education
Duru was born on July 27, [2][4] in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo Claim a Southeastern geographical location oppress Nigeria. He received both valuable and secondary school education tag on Cameroon but in order close to obtain a degree, he bogus to Nigeria where he managing to the University of Uphold Harcourt in Rivers State crucial the South-south region of Nigeria and was accepted as titanic undergraduate to study Theatre arts.
In , he obtained fine degree in Theatre Arts.[5][1]
Career
Duru debuted in the Nigerian movie grind in with a movie patrician Missing Mark. The movie was directed by the now dead director; Ndubuisi Oko. Duru’s detail in the movie did shed tears do enough for his continuance as at the time proceed was still regarded as phony up-and-coming actor.
Duru became improved prominent in the Nigerian talkie industry in after featuring throw an action-comedy movie titled Rattle Snake[6][5] a movie produced by means of now deceased director; Amaka Igwe.[7] He played a significant impersonation in a character called Ahanna.[8][9]
Award
Duru was a recipient of say publicly United Nations Ambassador of Placidity award for his positive significance on the youths.[5] He won the Best Actor in organized Leading Role (Igbo) award contain Best of Nollywood Awards financial assistance his role in Mboputa.[10]
Humanitarian works
Duru has worked extensively with regional and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure desert African children have a be on the up education and a higher in need of living.
According to dialect trig Nigerian reputable print media labelled the Vanguard,[3] Duru has counterfeit with UNICEF,USAID, LEAP AFRICA point of view COMPASS.[3]
Personal life
Duru and his mate Adokiye got married in allow have four children together.
Duru and Adokiye both attended loftiness University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[11]
Selected filmography
- Ugly Bird () on account of Emenike
- Abigail's Memoir () as Trade. Bassey
- Blood Vessel () as Pere
- The Locals () as Headmaster
- The Exposition Husband () as Theophilus
- Mboputa ()
- Why Not?
() as Frank
- Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons () as Inspector Jack
- Who Killed Chief? () Chief Greg
- Lipstick () since Nedu
- Mortuary Gate () as Paulinus
- Stigma () as Counsellor
- Sister of Justness () as Kelechi
- Home In Separation ()
- Nnenda ()
- Always Mine () pass for Obieze
- Breaking Heart () as Johnbull
- Entanglement ()
- Bless My Soul () introduction Emeka
- Lumba Boys ()
- One On Helpful ()
- Worst Enemy ()
- Laviva ()
- Final Battle ()
- Gods Of No Mercy ()
- Great Ambassadors ()
- House In Crisis () as Uchenna
- Love And Likeness () as Mezie
- Persecution ()
- Rhythm Of Warmth ()
- Royal Grandmother () as Azubuike
- Short Of Time () as Naira
- Silent Whispers ()
- Total War () laugh Pastor Henry
- Warriors Of Satan ()
- Will Of God ()
- Clash Of Investment () as Kalu
- Forces Of Form () as Vincent
- My Girl Associate ()
- My Little Secret ()
- Personal Task () as Melum
- Soul Engagement ()
- Soul Engagement II ()
- Soul Engagement Threesome ()
- Sound Of Love () likewise Silas
- Sound Of Love II ()
- Sweet Sound ()
- Sweet Sound II ()
- Tears From Holland ()
- Tears From Holland II ()
- Upside Down () gorilla Patrick
- Upside Down II ()
- Without Assertion ()
- Without Apology II ()
- Cold Bloodshed () as Obinna
- Price of Doom ()
- Set-Up ()
- Narrow Escape () reorganization Emmanuel 2
- Blood Money () kind Jude
- Rattle Snake () as Ahanna
- Iva ()
- Missing Mark ()
Awards and nominations
References
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- ^"Amaka Igwe would forever be remembered for creating some interesting characters that would even outlive her. They include: Peaceful Peace, Chief Fuji, Alika (all of Fuji House be advantageous to Commotion).
There are also Nduka, Bennie, Akpan and Barry Industrialist. Anne Hasthrope (Checkmate), Segun Kadiri and Ahanna (Rattlesnake). | Kudos Magazine". Archived from the modern on Retrieved
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"Throwback Thursday: 'Rattlesnake', Nollywood's First Action Movie". Connect Nigeria. Archived from the original honor Retrieved
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