Английская Википедия:Francis Duru
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Francis Duru Шаблон:Audio (born July 27, 1969) is a Nigerian actor who in 2007 received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.[1][2] In 2010 Duru was appointed as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria[3] and also in the same year was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Early life and education
Duru was born on July 27, 1969[2][4] in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo State a southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He received both primary and secondary school education in Cameroon but in order to obtain a B.Sc. degree, he moved to Nigeria where he applied to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State and was accepted as an undergraduate to study Theatre arts. In 1996 he obtained a B.Sc. degree in Theatre Arts.[5][1]
Career
Duru debuted in the Nigerian movie industry in 1989 with a movie titled Missing Mark. The movie was directed by the now deceased director; Ndubuisi Oko. Duru’s feature in the movie did not do enough for his career as at the time he was still regarded as an up-and-coming actor.
Duru became more prominent in the Nigerian movie industry in 1995 after featuring in an action comedy movie titled Rattle Snake[6][5] a movie produced by now deceased director; Amaka Igwe.[7] He played a significant role in a character called Ahanna.[8][9]
Award
Duru was a recipient of the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.[5] He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Mboputa.[10]
Humanitarian works
Duru has worked extensively with local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure that African children have a better education and a higher standard of living. According to a Nigerian reputable print media called the Vanguard,[3] Duru has worked with UNICEF, USAID, LEAP AFRICA and COMPASS.[3]
Personal life
Duru and his wife Adokiye got married in 2003 and both have four children together. Duru and Adokiye both attended the University of Port Harcourt.[11]
Selected filmography
- The Good Husband (2020)
- Mboputa (2020)
- Stigma (2013)
- Home In Exile (2010)
- Nnenda (2009)
- Always Mine (2009)
- Breaking Heart (2009)
- Entanglement (2009)
- Bless My Soul (2008) as Emeka
- Lumba Boys (2008)
- One On One (2008)
- Worst Enemy (2008)
- Laviva (2007)
- Final War (2007)
- Gods Of No Mercy (2007)
- Great Ambassadors (2007)
- House In Crisis (2007)
- Love And Likeness (2007)
- Persecution (2007)
- Rhythm Of Love (2007)
- Royal Grandmother (2007) as Azubuike
- Short Of Time (2007)
- Silent Whispers (2007)
- Total War (2007) as Pastor Henry
- Warriors Of Satan (2007)
- Will Of God (2007)
- Clash Of Interest (2006)
- Forces Of Nature (2006)
- My Girl Friend (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- Personal Assignment (2006)
- Soul Engagement (2006)
- Soul Engagement II (2006)
- Soul Engagement III (2006)
- Sound Of Love (2006)
- Sound Of Love II (2006)
- Sweet Sound (2006)
- Sweet Sound II (2006)
- Tears From Holland (2006)
- Tears From Holland II (2006)
- Upside Down (2006)
- Upside Down II (2006)
- Without Apology (2006)
- Without Apology II (2006)
- Blood Money (1997)
- Rattle Snake (1995)
- Missing Mark (1989)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo | Mboputa | Шаблон:Won | [12] |
References
External links
- Английская Википедия
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Igbo male actors
- University of Port Harcourt alumni
- 21st-century Nigerian male actors
- Nigerian male television actors
- Nigerian male film actors
- Actors from Imo State
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