Tony Umez is a veteran Nigerian actor. He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages, since his debut in the 1998 film ‘Died Wretched’.
Biography And Early Life
Tony Umez was born on 23rd August 1964 in Ogidi, Anambra State in Southeast Nigeria. His mother is from Cross River State. Despite his Igbo origin, he doesn’t speak Igbo but can fluently speak Efik, his mother’s language.
Umez grew up in Lagos where he had his primary and secondary education. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in English and International law and Diplomacy respectively from the University of Lagos.
Career
He Started acting in his secondary days when he performed in stage plays and dramas. In 1993, the actor joined Nollywood. He did not get a dime from his two movies which made him leave the industry for a few years.
He returned to the industry in 1997 and featured in the movie, ‘The Princess’ but it was the movie ‘Died Wretched’ which was released in 1998 that brought him to lime light.
Tony Umez then went on to star in the 2003 blockbuster hit movie ‘Billionaire’s Club’ which was released in 2003. He also starred in another massive hit in the Same year titled ‘Blood Sisters’.
Awards And Recognition
Tony is a proud recipient of several prestigious awards including:
* Best actor in Nigeria at the African Magic viewers Choice Awards.
*Best actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
*Best actor in a leading role at the African Movie Academy Awards.
*Nollywood most prominent actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
*Most promising actor in Nigeria at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards.
Personal Life
Tony Umez got married to his Amiable wife, Patsy Ogochukwu Umez, whom he met on a movie shoot in 1999 and the marriage is blessed with four beautiful girls namely: Beautiful Umez, Angel Umez, Princess Umez and Golden Umez.
Net Worth
Tony Umez is an accomplished and strong pillars of Nollywood actors rated one of the richest, most talented and most influential with a net worth of about $1 million dollars.
