Zubby Michael

Azubuike Michael Egwu (born 1 February 1985) professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and movie producer. He was famous for his role in Three Windows,  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. In 2021, he starred in "Bitter Rain".

Early life and career
Zubby was born in Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State on 1 February 1985 but grew up in Adamawa where he completed his elementary education. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in Mass Communication.

He began acting in Yola at a young age. His first movie appearance was in a movie titled Missing rib but became popular for his lead role in The Three Windows. Zubby has appeared in several other films. He was named as one of the richest actors in Nollywood. He also said that he is the best actor in Africa.

Zubby Michael is not married.

Awards and nominations
 Acting Awards
+YearAwardCategoryResultRef2019Scream AwardsBest Indigenous Actor of the YearCity People Movie Awards Best Actor of the Year (Igbo)City People Movie AwardsBest Actor of the Year (English)Nigeria Achievers AwardsBest Lead Actor of the Year (English)African Outstanding Icons AwardActor of the Year ISIG Nigeria Icons AwardIconic Actor of the YearThe Emerald Nigeria AwardActor of the Year South South Achievers Awards (SSA)Male Actor of the Year 2018South East Entertainment AwardMovie icon of the yearCity People Movie AwardsBest Actor Of The Year (English) 2015Nigerian Entertainment AwardActor of the Year (Indigenous Films) City People Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor of the Year (English) Karis Media AwardsBest Supporting Actor Karis Media AwardsThe Peoples' Choice Actor Of The Year 2014City People Movie AwardsBest New Actor of the Year (English) 

 Other awards 
+YearAwardCategoryResultRef2019City People Movie AwardsBest Igbo Film of the Year (Eze ndi Ala)African Movie Academy AwardsCelebrated Star from the East and the South South2018The Nigerian MSMEs & Achievers AwardsNollywood Personality of the Year

 Endorsements 
+YearName of Endorsement2019ZOBIS Electrical Wires and CablesDangamacin Clothing 

 Pictorials 
+YearName of Magazine2019A New Touch of Africa (Spring/Summer2019 edition)

 Interviews 
+YearInterview2019BBC News IgboA New Touch of Africa

 Appointments 
+YearAppointment2019Special Advisor on Media to the Governor of Anambra State

Selected filmography
+YearMovieRoleNotes2019The Return of DangoteOur Father's PropertyDying of ThirstBlood FeudChildren obey your parentsHunchback PrincessSeed of GreatnessA Thousand WarG4 The Money MenFlashbackSeed of DeceptionEnemy of ProgressYahoo KingBoy Makes MoneySon of No ManNnannaThe Return of Eze Ndi AlaEzeStarring Ken Erics, Rachael OkonkwoAfraid to FallJamesPains of the OrphanPrince Chimaobi2018Throne of TerrorSound of CalamityPrince IrudikeLack of MoneyJoshuaHunted BridePrince AhamefulaStarring Eve EsinOmenkaPrince Obieze NnorukaStarring Queen NwokoyeYahoo ShrineJideBastard MoneyLazarusMade in SouthEdozieAnayo ChinaAnayoWasted AuthorityCollinsStarring Ngozi EzeonuMy TitleIkemShameless SistersOsinachiYoungest WifeFestusThe One Man SquadVictorScars of HatredKing ObiefunaStarring Ngozi EzeonuThe Only SonMamaStarring Liz Benson2017Commander BullNobertEze Ndi Ala in AmericaEzeRoyal GameLotannaStarring Ngozi EzeonuThe ReturnIgwe UfumaStarring Chacha Eke FaaniAbuloAbuloStarring Diamond OkechiOzoemena OzubuluOzoemenaThe King of Vulture (Eze K'udene)Mr ArrogantArinzeOvertaking is AllowedSundayStarring Kanayo O. KanayoBrave MaidenPrince AbunieStarring Diamond OkechiWar for loveDennisStarring Rachael OkonkwoHunt for DestinyChidiAdaure, My loveIzunnaStarring Rachael OkonkwoUnchangeable GodJamesStarring Ngozi Ezeonu, Ebere OkaroSword of JusticePrince OguguaStarring Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu2016Family Matters (Akara Ayasago)TonyStarring Ebere OkaroChallenge me if you canOforbuikeThe WarriorsOfonnaStarring Pete Edochie, Zack Orji,  Ebere OkaroBreaking ChainStarring Eve Esin20151st  HitGallardoStarring Nonso DiobiThe PromiseIzuStarring Chacha Eke FaaniOkada 50Okada 50Starring Ebere OkaroAbbaChibuezeStarring Queen NwokoyeDrunk in loveChikaobiStarring Queen NwokoyeCompound foolsOssaiStarring Kenneth Okonkwo, Yul Edochie, Queen NwokoyeMy love, my mother's wishIkechukwuStarring Rachael OkonkwoSettle MeAgozieKen Erics, Ngozi EzeonuOshimiriEkenna

 References 

Category:1985 births
Category:Nigerian actors
Category:Movie producers
Category:Movie directors
Category:People from Anambra State