Ugochukwu Ekenedilichukwu Eric Nwenweh, known professionally as Ken Erics, is a Nollywood actor, model, producer, entrepreneur, investor, and television personality. He is one of Nigeria’s most prolific actors, best recognized for his film roles.
He is well recognized for his portrayal as Ugo in the film “The Illiterate,” in which he co-starred with Tonto Dikeh and Yul Edochie.
Early life and Education
Ken Erics was born on February 28, 1985, in Kano State, Nigeria’s northernmost state. He is 36 years old right now. He is originally from Enugu-Ukwu, a town in Anambra State’s Njikoka Local Government Area in the country’s southeast. He is the family’s sixth child.
Ken Erics finished both his elementary and senior school education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School in Kano, earning both his First School Leaving Certificate and his West African Senior School Certificate.
Career
Ken Erics developed an early interest in acting and began performing at his local church. Ken Erics earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in Anambra, Nigeria, after finishing his elementary and secondary school education.
Ken Erics was so passionate about performing that he went to university to study Theater Arts. Ken Erics has made several theater appearances in countless stage dramas throughout his life. He is a member of several theaters and dramatic clubs, and he has been attending movie auditions since his university days.
Ken Erics entered the Nigerian film business, often known as Nollywood, in 2000 and landed his first professional film part in “Holy Prostitute” while still in college. Ken Erics is presently married to a lovely woman he met at university.
Ken Erics always appears in sad and romantic films; he is one of Nigeria’s most romantic performers and gentleman. During a media interview, Ken Erics admitted that his journey from struggling to star actor was not all flowers.
He claims he went through hell to acquire movie jobs. He also revealed that when he arrived in Lagos for a movie audition and had nowhere to stay, he slept in motor parks, unfinished structures, and a garage.
Ken Erics also said that he was repeatedly rejected during an audition round and that he had to go through hell to acquire a movie job. He has slept in car parks, unfinished structures, and beneath bridges in Lagos to receive movie roles. His enthusiasm for performing is incredible, and despite the rejection, he never lost up on his vocation.
Ken Erics is a real estate investor, concert promoter, and event planner in addition to his acting career.
Relationship
He was alleged to be dating Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo due to their frequent appearances together, and award shows but he denied the allegation, claiming they are simply friends and colleagues in the profession.
Ken Erics has appeared in almost 250 Nollywood films during his acting career. He has appeared in films such as Evil Intention, Father Ebube Muonso, Royal Sin, The Illiterate, and many others. He is beautiful and is recognized as one of Nigeria’s most important actors.
Awards
Ken Erics has received Best Actor of the Year at the City People Movie Awards (English). He is an encouragement to aspiring performers.
Music
Ken Erics is a musician as well as an actor. Ken Erics wanted to show the world his singing abilities in 2018 by releasing his hit tune Inozikwa Omee. Ken Erics revealed in an interview that his aspirations and desire were to become a gospel musician, but fate led him to act, and that is how he found his way into Nollywood.
Ken Erics, a great Nollywood actor, pursued his desire of becoming a gospel singer after discovering his hidden gift in acting and proving his acting prowess.
Ken Erics is also a social media sensation, having over 3 million followers on his official Instagram account and Facebook page. He was named a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Nigerian Federal Government, the highest accolade and honor bestowed to a celebrity who has made significant contributions to the country’s economic progress via entertainment.
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