Nigeria is blessed with talented actors and Ken Erics Ugo is one of the, He has starred in so many blockbuster movies and is practically a household name on our TV screen. His full name is Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh but professionally addressed as Ken Erics. He is a Nigerian actor, producer, director and a model.
We have observed that many readers are eager to know about Ken Eric’s family background, his wife, children and other information about how he rose to stardom. In this post we shall be supporting our information with pictures as this would give a more balanced info about this talented Nollywood actor.
How Old is Ken Erics?
Ken Erics was born on February 28, 1985 in Kano. He hails from Enugu-Ukwu in Njikoka, Anambra State, south eastern Nigeria. He is 38 years old on the 28th of February, 1985.
Educational Background
Ken Erics had his primary and secondary education in Anambra State. After his successful attainment of his first and secondary school certificates respectively, he furthered his education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa where he bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts.
Ken Eric’s Biography In Summary
REAL NAME | Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh |
STAGE NAME | Ken Eric |
DATE OF BIRTH | 28-Feb-85 |
STATE OF ORIGIN | Anambra State |
OCCUPATION | Nollywood Actor |
NET WORTH | $600,000 |
His Acting Career
Ken Erics had a strong passion for acting. Before joining Nollywood, he did several stage performances in his secondary school, church and undergraduate days as his journey to acting career. He acted Trials of Oba Ovoramnwen, Frankincese and Myrrh, Hope of the Living Dead.
He became a full fledged and prominent actor after joining Nollywood and acted in a number of movies including the popular “Holy Prostitute”, which happens to be his first movie.
Others are Power of a Kiss, Silence of the gods, Unstoppable, The Monk, Days of Gloom, Silence of the gods, Burning Bridges, Royal Sin, The Illiterate, Settle Me, Malaysian Money, Evil Intention and several others.
Ken Erics is known to act tragic and romantic movies alongside veteran actors like Jim Iyke, Sylvester Madu, Emma Ehimadu, Genevieve Nnaji, Tonto Dikeh, Ngozi Ezeonu, Rachael Okonkwo among other celebrities. Again, he has acted over 100 movies.
However, his journey to success was not without huddles. He had a humble beginning before emerging a superstar in the movie industry. He never gave up even though he had to sleep Motor parks, bridges in Lagos to make his dream come through.
Ken Erics is very talented, skillful and highly gifted in acting and interpreting movie roles. He can as well fit into any character assigned him by movie producers and directors in the industry which makes him more versatile in his field.
His Awards
Ken Erics years of experience and brilliant acting have earned him a number of awards including:
Year | Event | Prize Won |
2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor |
2014 | Afrimo Award | Best Lead Actor |
2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor |
2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor |
2017 | Nollywood Ambassadors Awards | of The Year |
2019 | South South Achievers Awards (SSA) 2019 | Male Actor of The Year |
He is a versatile young man who also ventured into real estate business. He lives a low profile and comfortable kind of life. He is happily married with children.
Ken Eric and wife
Ken Eric’s Net Worth (2024) – $600,000
Ken Erics is a prominent Nollywood actor, exceptionally talented, rated one of the richest, most influential with an estimated net worth of about $600,000 dollars according to Forbes magazine.
His net worth is definitely going to rise beyond the figure above as there is literally no stopping him this year.
Who is The Father of Ken Erics Ugo?
Ken Erics was born in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria and is the sixth of seven children of Eric Chukwuemeka Nwenweh and Grace Ifeyinwa Nwenweh both of Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria.
Is Ken Eric Married to Rachael Okonkwo?
He was rumoured to be dating Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo but he declined the rumor saying they are just friend.