Paul Utomi
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| Paul Utomi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Chiuzor Utomi-Biyang October 6, 1981[citation needed] Madrid, Spain. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian - Ecuatoguinean |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2012 - Present |
Paul Utomi is a Nigerian-Ecuatoguinean filmmaker, actor.[1], writer, producer, director, voice-over artist and presenter.His debut feature film as a director, Country Hard, was selected to showcase at the 10th edition of AFRIFF in 2021[2][3]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Born Paul Chibuzor Utomi-Biyang to a Nigerian father and a Ecuatorguinean mother in Madrid, Spain on October 6th 1981. His parents moved back to Nigeria when he was one-year-old.[citation needed]
He studied Economics at Lagos State University, after which he studied acting and directing at the centre for film and video excellence in 2011.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Early on his career, Paul wrote for a sports publications called The Game Magazine, and also presented several episodes of AM Express Sports on NTA Network Service.[citation needed]
His First Acting role was in NTA TV series, Tarima in 2012 and also starred in Lekki Wives in 2013. Paul's debut feature film as a director, "Country Hard" gained recognition when it was selected to showcase at the 10th edition of AFRIFF in 2021. He has also earned a writer and producer credit for "What Lies Within".
Filmography[edit]
Web Series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 - 2014 | Gidi Up | -- | |
| 2022 | Clinically Speaking | Dr. Chuks |
TV Series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tarima | -- | |
| 2013 | Shuga | Coach | |
| 2018 | Living Close To You | -- | |
| 2018 | Hush | Sai | |
| 2018 - 2022 | E.V.E | Tobias | |
| 2020 - Present | Tinsel | Jesse | |
| 2023 | Love and Light | David | |
| 2023 | The Leaders of Tomorrow | Wuka | |
| 2023 | Iyanu: Dawn of Thunder (Animated) | Oba Adeyinka |
Short Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | B Negative | -- | |
| 2016 | Leeway | -- |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Apostates | -- | |
| 2015 | O-Town | Peace | |
| In My Father's House | Kunle | ||
| 2016 | Heaven | -- | |
| 2017 | What Lies Within | Barry | [4] |
| 2020 | Crossroads | Detective Abacha | |
| This Lady Called Life | Chef | [5] | |
| Finding Hubby | Yomi Kester-Jacobs | [6][7] | |
| 2021 | Juju Stories (Love Portion) | Leonard | |
| Country Hard | Jibril | [8] | |
| 2022 | One Too Many | Aminu | |
| 2023 | The Two Aishas | Jamal | [9] |
Filmmaking Credit[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Relationshits | Writer, Director, Producer | |
| 2017 | What Lies Within | Writer, Producer | |
| 2021 | Country Hard | Writer, Director, Producer | [10] |
| 2022 | The Reckoner | Director | |
| 2023 | Mumu Man | Director | |
| Omo Awo | Director | ||
| The Way We Are | Director |
References[edit]
- ↑ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (11 January 2021). "Top 15 Nigerian Actors to Watch Out For in 2021". thenet.ng. Net NG. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ↑ "AFRIFF Announces Film Selection For Its 10th Edition". Voice Of Nigeria. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ↑ Nwankwo, Blessing (9 November 2022). ""COUNTRY HARD" REVIEW: IN PAUL UTOMI'S CRIME DRAMA, PATHS CROSS, LIVES INTERTWINE, AND ONE MEETING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING". Afrocritik.com. Afrocritik. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ "MICHELLE DEDE, KIKI OMEILI, OTHERS FOR 'WHAT LIES WITHIN'". The Nation. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ↑ "First Look at Kayode Kasum's "This Lady Called Life" starring Bisola Aiyeola, Wale Ojo, Jemima Osunde". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ↑ Nwabuikwu, Onosheanusi. "Finding Hubby? Not Again!". thenollywoodreporter.com. The Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ↑ "Femi D.Ogunsanwo and Tunde Leye unveil "Finding Hubby" to raving reviews". Guardian. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kehinde Bankole, Timini Egbuson, others star in 'Country Hard'". PM News. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ↑ Ajayi, Faith. "New Nollywood standing on shoulders of older colleagues – Paul Utomi". The Punch. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious (8 November 2021). "Paul Utomi debuts official trailer for 'Country Hard'". pulse.ng. Pulse NG. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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