Mike Ezuruonye rose to prominence and fame in Nollywood for his diverse acting skills. He is celebrated as one of the sterling Nigerian actors, directors, and producers. For his consistent and excellent performance in the Nigerian movie industry, Mike Ezuruonye has received several nominations including the ones he got for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 and 2009.
He gained recognition after featuring alongside Stephanie Okereke Linus in one of the top-selling Hollywood movies titled Critical Decision.
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Mike Ezuruonye Biography (Age)
Mike Ezuruonye was born on September 20, 1982, in Lagos state but he is originally from Uzoakoli in Abia state, Nigeria. He is the eldest son of four siblings and has described his family background as financially solid, decent, and comfortable. His younger sister, Chichi, is a physician in the UK.
Mike acquired his education in different states, starting with the Federal Government College, Taraba and then followed by Archbishop Aggey Memorial school, Lagos. After his secondary education, Ezuruonye gained admission at Nnamdi Azikiwe University to study Accounting.
Before becoming a movie star, Mike Ezuruonye was working as a banker. He confirmed this during an interview with the Vanguard. According to Ezuruonye, a close friend and colleague named Dayo Amusa introduced him to acting. He said he was reluctant at first but later decided to give it a try; it turned out more than he expected.
Mike Ezuruonye debuted his on-screen appearance in the movie titled, Broken Marriage in December 2003. As the pay was more than his banking salary, and he started getting more roles, he decided to quit his banking job.
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