Ken Ericks Biography
Ekenedilichukwu Ogochukwu Eric, popularly known as Ken Erics Ugo, is a famous Nigerian actor taking part in film and television acting, scriptwriter, and occasional musician. He gained popularity when he took the role of Ugo, the Movie The Illiterate, one working in hand with legends Tonto Dike and Yul Edochie. His determination, hard work, and creativity have made him popular for the last decade of his professional acting.
Ken Ericks Birthday and age
Ken Ericks was born on 28th February 1980, in Kano State, North of Nigeria. He is 39 years of age as of now. He celebrates his birthday on every 28th of February of every year alongside his family, friends, and colleagues.
Ken Ericks parents
He is the sixth born among seven children of Erick Chukwemeka (Father) and Grace Ifeyiwa (mother). They are from Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra state, southeast of Nigeria. He is an Igbo man. He holds Nigerian Nationality and citizenship. Ken Ericks is a very handsome actor who is of black ethnicity, with black hair and eyes.
Ken Erics siblings
Ken Erics has six siblings. He was born to a family of seven, and he is the lastborn. Our efforts to access the details of his siblings were unsuccessful as the data is unavailable. Keep a tab, and we shall avail the data once we access it.
Ken Eric’s height and weight
Ken Eriapper taller than most of the objects in his pictures. The handsome man has not availed his body measurements details, including height and weight. Keep tab, and we shall upload the details once we access them.
Ken Erics Marriage
Ken Erics was married to a beautiful woman by the name Onyi Adaba. He had his traditional wedding on 28th December 2017, where he had a colorful ceremony attended by both families, relations, and Nollywood members fraternity. He is currently single after he divorced his wife, Ms. Onyi.
Ken Erics Divorce/ Leaves his marriage
It is believed that Ken Erics Abandoned his wife, Ms. Onyi ten months ago, with rumors that infidelity was marriage, break out the cause. From the heated Instagram exchange, Onyi revealed to fans that Erics did not touch her, and he left the marriage. The marriage was not blessed with a child until its breakage. There are rumors that Erics is dating a legendary Nollywood actress Rachel Okonkwo, although he clarifies saying they are only friends and workmates.
Ken Ericks education
Ken Erics joined and acquired both nursery and primary education at Binta Mustapha Science Nursery and Primary school in Kano, where he successfully completed elementary education. Later he was admitted at Dennis Memorial Grammar School for secondary education. The school is in Onitsha, Anambra state. He was very successful and acquired both West African Senior School and leaving certificate. Eric’s interest was discovered at a tender age when he acted on religious matters in the church at a young age. Ken Ericks pursued his passion and career at Nnamdi Azikwe University Akwa in Anambra State. He was hardworking, focused, and dedicated to an acting career and pursued a Bachelor of Theatre Arts. As a student, Ken Erics acquired more acting skills and experiences when he staged several outstanding drama performances taking different roles. His membership in many drama clubs made him popular through various auditions he participates in. Ken Eric’s efforts, creativity, and talent were recognized at the university, and he was given a role in the first Movie, Holly Prostitute, which he successfully played.
Ken Erics Career life
Ken Erics is popularly Known for Nollywood acting, and music and businesses. Ken Erics commenced his career at a very tender stage where he acted several dramas at church while young. While at the University, He played a small role as a medical doctor in his first Movie by the name “Holy Prostitute.” He gained popularity and earned world audience in 2012 after playing the role of Ugo in the Movie by the name “The Illiterate,” making him gain entry into the Nollywood industry. Since then, Ken Erics has been featured in more than 250 Nollywood. Ken Erics is a humble, committed, and hardworking Nigerian actor. He has worked alongside other renowned Nollywood actors like Rachel Okonkwo, Regina Daniels, Pate Edochie, Ngozi Ezeonu, among others. Music is yet another industry with which Erics thrives. He has released several hits, including Inozikwa Omee, that made him popular in the music industry. He is also a real estate investor, show promoter, and event planner.
Ken Erics filmography
Ken Erics has starred in more than 250 Nigerian movies playing different roles. Some of the famous selected movies of Ken Ericks include the following.
- A better Tomorrow
- Days of Gloom
- Realise Me Oh Lord
- Burning Bridges
- Gold, not Silver
- Evil Intention
- Holy Prostitute
- The Vengeance
- Omalicha
- Sugarcane
- Echoes of Love
- Trials of Igho
- Fate of Amanda
- Omugwo
- Crossed Path
- Valarie
- Almost Perfect
- What Lies Within
- Body Language
- Everyman
- Childe International
- The Village Nemesis
- Never Yours
- Trials of Oba Ovoramwn
- Hopes of The Living Dead
- Growing Old
- Love Melody
- You Are My Light
Ken Erics music career
Ken Erics, apart from acting Nollywood movies, is renowned for his soothing music. He ventured into a music career, and he has so far released several singles and albums. Some of the songs he has produced include:
- Inozikwa Omee
- Thank You, Papa
- Many Mysteries
- Sugar Cane Baby
- Mama
Nominations and awards
Ken Erics has been nominated for many awards in acting, filmography, and television roles. He has won many awards as Best Supporting actors, the best lead role, and best on-screen duo’ in several nominations. He also won awards in Webs (2005) and Growing old (2015) Tv series. In short, Erics has backed many awards. His great award was the national award as a member of the order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Consequently, Ken Erics is very popular with millions of followers on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Ken Erics Net Worth
Currently, Ken Erics is estimated at $1.3 million, making him one of the top richest and influential Nollywood actors.
Ken Erics wiki
- Full name: Ekenedilichukwu Ogochukwu Eric
- Famous as: Ken Erics
- Gender: Male
- Nickname: Ugo
- Age: 39 years
- Date of Birth: 28th February 1980
- Place of Birth: Kano State, North of Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Parents: Erick Chukwemeka (Father) and Grace Ifeyiwa (mother)
- Siblings: Six
- Body Measurements: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Skin Color: Light Dark
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Sexual orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Divorced and Single
- Spouse: Unavailable
- Children: None
- Education: Nnamdi Azikwe University Akwa in Anambra State
- Profession: Theater Arts
- Occupation: Nigerian Actor scriptwriter and occasional musician
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $1.3 million
Was the journey in acting easy for Ken?
Ken Erics Journey to Nollywood acting wasn’t a smooth one. During an interview, he disclosed how tedious it was getting roles in movies. He traveled to Lagos to meet movie directors, slept in uncompleted buildings, car parks, and garages just to ensure he is available for a movie audition. He also spent cold nights under bridges just to get movie roles. He also received rejections at movie auditions. His applications for movie roles were not easily accepted, and continued rejection was a major setback in his career. It was his acting passion and morale that kept him on course until he broke into the Nollywood industry. His life is an inspiration to young Nollywood actors and actresses and a motivation to many.
Ken Ericks and Rachel Okonkwo
Ken Erics Erick has been seen on several occasions clubbing and relaxing with Rachel Okonkwo, a renowned Nollywood actress in when they are offset. There are rumors that the Nollywood star is dating Rachel, and they are yet to engage. However, Kenn Ericks rubbished rumors stating that the two are just business partners, and there is no romantic relationship or intimate relations.
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Frequently asked questions about Ken Erics
Who is Ken Erics?
Ken Erics is a famous Nigerian actor taking part in film and television acting, scriptwriter, and occasional musician.
How old id Ken Erics?
Ken Ericks was born on 28th February 1980, in Kano State, North of Nigeria. He is 39 years of age as of 2020.
Is Ken Erics Single or married?
Ken Ericks is single as of 2020. It was believed that Ken left his legally waded wife, Ms. Onyi, on infidelity grounds. He is currently single and not engaged to anyone.
How much does Ken Ericks earn per movie role?
Ken ought to be earning good amounts of money in playing film roles in Nollywood movies. His salary is still under review. Keep tab, and we shall avail the data once they are accessible.
How much is Ken Erics worth?
Ken Erics is estimated at $1.3 million, making him one of the top richest and influential Nollywood actors.
Is Ken Erics dating Rachel Okonkwo?
There are rumors that the Nollywood star is dating Rachel, and they are yet to engage. However, Kenn Ericks rubbished rumors stating that the two are just business partners, and there is no romantic relationship or intimate relations.
Is Ken Erics dead or alive?
Kenn Ericks is still alive and in good health condition. There is no information linking him to death or life threats.
Where is Ken Erics now?
Kenn Ericks is still active in Nollywood movie acting, scriptwriting, investments, and music production. He has not resigned or indicated to resign from his active career.
References
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