Celebrity Face-Off returns with another set of arm-candies in the persons of Uti Nwachukwu and Alex Ekubo. The close friends turn frenemies arrived on the entertainment scene at different times but maintained a pretty close bound that caused the headlines of many magazines and blog stories.
Although apart, they make for lovely arm-candies.
| The Contenders | ||
| Name | Uti Nwachukwu | Alex Ekubo |
| Given Names | Charles Uti Nwachukwu | Ikenna Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke |
| Date of Birth | August 3rd, 1981 | April 10th, 1986 |
| Native | Agbor in Delta State | Arochukwu, Abia State |
| Profile | ||
| Sexual Orientation | Straight (Still in Contention though) | Straight (Still in Contention though) |
| Marital Status | Not sure | Unknown |
| No of Children | – | – |
| Career Information | ||
| Occupation | X Director | X Director |
| X Producer | X Producer | |
| TV Presenter | X TV Presenter | |
| Singer | X Singer | |
| Actor | Actor | |
| Model | Model | |
| Famous For | Rose to fame after winning ‘Big Brother Africa 5: All-Stars in 2010 and staring in other reality series such as ‘Next Movie Star’ and ‘Big Brother Africa 3’ | While opinions may vary, for a long time, Alex Ekubo’s claim to fame was as Uti Nwachukwu’ s patsy and friend. However, he rose to prominence as the ‘First Runner Up’ of the 2010 Mr. Nigeria contest”. |
| Started his sojourn to the big screen as Marcus’ on MNET’s Tinsel Season 3. He also appeared IN THE CUPBOARD, BROKEN SILENCE, WEEKEND GETAWAY,TRUE CITIZENS PLUS, DEEP INSIDE, FINDING MERCY & RED HOT | Also famous for his modeling career which saw him feature in the 2011 & 2012 Arise Magazine Fashion Week. | |
| Uti is also an Events Compere as well as face of MNET and TV presenter of popular entertainment magazine programme ‘JARA’. | Has appeared in 10 movies since 2005 and also stared in 6 TV series namely; ‘Secrets & Scandals, Tinsel, Hope Bay, Happy Family, AY’s Crib and Married to the Game. | |
| Mode Men Award For Break Through Of The Year. Ghana Movie Awards For Best Actor West African Collaboration. Leadership Newspaper Young Person Of The Year Award. | Has won awards from Best of Nollywood Awards, for his role in ‘In the Cupboard’; Golden Icons Academy Awards and Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in ‘Weekend Getaway” and most recently 2014 Screen Nations Awards for his role in ‘Himself” | |
| Infamous For | An alleged relationship with Alex Ekubo to which there has been several, interviews were he has rebuffed the claims’. | Being Uti Nwachukwu’s patsy and gay lover to which he has stated categorically that he has never been. |
| Major Endorsements | MNET (Not sure if this is still on) | Does Yemi Causal count? |
| Social Media | FB: RealSirUti | FB: Alexx Ekubo |
| Twitter: @SirUti | Twitter: @AlexxEkubo | |
| Instagram: @siruti | Instagram: @AlexxEkubo | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Height | 6 feet 1 | 5 feet 11 |
| Weight | 160ibs | 155ibs |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Ethnicity | Nigerian | Nigerian |
| Eye Color | Brown | Brown |
Here’s your chance people to vote your favorite.
