# Zubby Michael

Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and film producer. He is known for his roles in Three Widows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.

## Life and career

Zubby was born on February 1, 1985, in Anambra State. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.
He began acting at a young age in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State. His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing Rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Widows. Zubby has appeared in several other films.

### Political career

On 25 November 2019, he was appointed into a political position as the special adviser on media to the Anambra State governor Willie Obiano. He was awarded a certificate of recognition for his contribution to the City Radio 89.7 FM youth empowerment initiative in Anambra State.

## Awards and nominations
### Acting awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (Igbo) | Nominated |
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nigeria Achievers Awards | Best Lead Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2019 | South South Achievers Awards (SSA) | Male Actor of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | South East Entertainment Award | Movie icon of the year | Won |
| 2018 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actor Of The Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Nigerian Entertainment Award | Actor of the Year (Indigenous Films) | Nominated |
| 2015 | City People Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2014 | City People Movie Awards | Best New Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) | Most Promising Act (male) | Nominated |

### Other awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2020 | South-East Beauty Pageant Organisation | Best Celebrity Politician of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala) | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers Awards | Nollywood Personality of the Year | Won |

## Pictorials

| Year | Name of Magazine |
| 2019 | A New Touch of Africa (spring/summer 2019 edition) |

## Interviews

| Year | Interview |
| 2021 | KingsPrimeTV |
| 2019 | BBC news Igbo |
| 2019 | A New Touch of Africa |

## Selected filmography

| Year | Name | Role | Starring |
| 2024 | When Love Strikes | | Ademola Adedoyin, Jimmie Akinsola, Bimbo Akintola |
| 2023 | The Bride Price | Aloysius | Akinola Akano, Adebayo Davies |
| 2023 | Onyeegwu | Alex | Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Adebowale Adedayo |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Poison | Mercy Aigbe, Roland Akande |
| 2022 | The Wildflower | Johntana | With Toyin Abraham, Mojisola Adebanjo, Joy Adeyemi |
| 2022 | Passport | Terminator | Mercy Johnson, Daniel Abua, Lateef Adedimeji |
| 2021 | Bloody Doings | Ugonna | Starring Jerry Amilo |
| | Ponzi | Charles | With Anne Annex, Adebowale Adebayo |
| | My Village People | Bishop Divine | With Sophie Alakija, Fares Boulos, Nkem Owoh |
| 2020 | Omoghetto:The Saga | Azaman | Mercy Aigbe, Yewande Adebayo |
| | Identical Twins | | |
| | Bad Omen | | |
| | Burial Battle | | |
| | Audio Money | | |
| | Egg of love | | |
| 2019 | The Return of Dangote | | |
| 2019 | Our Father's Property | Ebuka | |
| 2019 | Dying of Thirst | Uzor | |
| 2019 | Blood Feud | Reuben | |
| 2019 | Children obey your parents | Azubuike | |
| 2019 | Hunchback Princess | Ugo | |
| 2019 | Seed of Greatness | Agumba | |
| 2019 | A Thousand War | Obidi | |
| 2019 | G4 The Money Men | Obinwanne | |
| 2019 | Flashback | Chris | Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2019 | Seed of Deception | Chima | |
| 2019 | Enemy of Progress | Uzondu | |
| 2019 | Shameless Sisters | | Starring Lizzy Gold |
| 2019 | Yahoo King | King Ezego | |
| 2019 | Boy Makes Money | Uzodimma | |
| 2019 | Son of No Man | Nnanna | |
| 2019 | The Return of Eze Ndi Ala | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2019 | Afraid to Fall | James | |
| | Pains of the Orphan | Prince Chimaobi | |
| 2018 | Throne of Terror | | |
| 2018 | Sound of Calamity | Prince Irudike | |
| 2018 | Lack of Money | Joshua | |
| 2018 | Hunted Bride | Prince Ahamefula | Starring Eve Esin |
| 2018 | Omenka | Prince Obieze Nnoruka | Starring Queen Nwokoye |
| 2018 | Yahoo Shrine | Jide | |
| 2018 | Bastard Money | Lazarus | |
| 2018 | Made in South | Edozie | |
| 2018 | Anayo China | Anayo | |
| 2018 | Wasted Authority | Collins | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2018 | Youngest Wife | Festus | |
| 2018 | The one man squad | Victor | |
| 2018 | Mama | | Starring Liz Benson |
| 2017 | Eze Ndi Ala in America | Eze | Starring Ken Erics, Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2017 | The King of Vulture (Eze K'udene) | | |
| 2017 | Mr Arrogant | Arinze | |
| 2017 | The Return | Igwe Ufuma | Starring Chacha Eke |
| 2017 | War for love | Dennis | Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2017 | Ozoemena Ozubulu | Ozoemena | |
| 2017 | Adaure, My love | Izunna | Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2017 | Sword of Justice | Prince Ogugua | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2016 | Family Matters (Akara Ayasago) | Tony | Starring Ebere Okaro |
| 2015 | 1st Hit | Gallardo | Starring Nonso Diobi and Mayor Ofoegbu |
| 2015 | The Promise | Izu | Starring Chacha Eke |
| 2015 | Abba | Chibueze | Starring Queen Nwokoye |
| 2015 | Okada 50 | Okada 50 | Starring Ebere Okaro |
| 2015 | Compound fools | Ossai | Starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie Queen Nwokoye and Funke Akindele |
| 2015 | My love, my mother's wish | Ikechukwu | Starring Rachael Okonkwo |
| 2015 | Settle Me | Agozie | Starring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| | The Struggle | Alfred | Starring Kelvin Books Ikeduba |
| 2013 | Cry of a Witch | Buike | Chiwetalu Agu, Chizzy Alichi |
| 2009 | Heavy Heart | Johnson | Pascal Chinedu, Halimar Abubakar |
| 2007 | Blood Apart | Johnpaul | Pat Asore, Oge Chukwuka |