Sambasa Nzeribe
Sambasa Nzeribe | |
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Born |
Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus
Anambra State, Nigeria
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Actor |
Notable work | Just Not Married |
Awards | AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama |
Sambasa Nzeribe (born Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus) is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer.
Background
He hails from Anambra State of Nigeria.
Career
He has featured in a lot of successful Nigerian movies, including A Mile from Home (2013) Out of Luck (2015), Just Not Married (2015), A Soldier's Story (2015), Hotel Choco (2015), The Wedding Party (2016), The Island (2018), Slow Country (2018), Elevator Baby (2019), Kasala (2018) and The Ghost and the Tout (2018).
Award
In 2016, he won his second consecutive AMVCA for "Best Actor in a Drama".
Filmography
- A Mile from Home (2013)
- Out of Luck (2015)
- Just Not Married (2015)
- A Soldier's Story (2015)
- Hotel Choco (2015)
- The Wedding Party (2016)
- My Wife & I (2017)
- The Island (2018)
- Slow Country (2018)
- Elevator Baby (2019)
- Kasala (2018)
- Coming From Insanity (2018)
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Four Crooks And A Rookie (2011)
Personal life
Sambasa grew up in a rough environment, having lost his father early on. He grew up in Isolo, Lagos State. He developed the passion for acting while growing up, and was very active with the church choir and drama groups.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role - English | Slow Country | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor –English | Tatu | Nominated |