Williams Uchemba
Williams Uchemba
Early life
Williams Uchemba was born on October 22 in Abia State. He began acting at a very early age when he starred in the Nollywood blockbuster movie.
Education
He completed his basic Education levels at the same State. Williams, however, forwarded his education to the university level, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Enugu State, Nigeria where he read international relations.
Career
Williams Uchemba is a talented entertainer as he is versatile doubling as a Comedian and also an actor. Williams Uchemba started acting as a child actor in 2000. The movie that made him popular was “The Journey of the Dead”, a 2001 Nollywood movie that featured stars such as; Pete Edochie, Olu Jacobs, and Ramsey Nouah. In 2003, he starred in another Nollywood movie “Beyond Belief”, a movie directed by Kalu Anya and featuring other top actors and actresses such as; Emeka Enyiocha, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde-, Tuvi James, Chris Moon, and Emeka Rollas. In 2006, Williams also featured in a movie titled “The World of Riches”.
Apart from acting and movie producing, Williams Uchemba is also a comedian, a part-time model, a Philanthropist, and a motivational speaker. He is currently a United Nations Ambassador and African Youth Representative to the United Nations. Williams Uchemba runs a Non-governmental organization (NGO) – Williams Uchemba Foundation, where he runs outreach programs for the poor and less privileged. Williams Uchemba is also the CEO of Prophesies entertainment.
Movies featured in
Williams Uchendu has been featured in a good number of Nollywood movies including The World of Riches, Beyond Belief, The Journey of the Dead, Dorathy My Love, Johnny, and many more.
Awards & nominations
Williams Uchemba has been nominated for several awards of which he has also won some.
The awards he has won include;
Most Promising Actor in Nigeria – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award
Best Kid Actor – Africa Movie Academy Awards
Most Promising Act to Watch – Best of Nollywood Awards
Best Actor in a Comedy – City People Entertainment Awards.