Nosa Rex

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Nosa Rex
Born
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa

Other namesBaba Rex
Alma materAmbrose Alli University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, movie producer, content creator
Years active2010–present
Notable workJenifa's Diary
Children2

Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, known by his stage name Nosa Rex and also as Baba Rex, [1] is a Nigerian film and TV actor and film producer. [2]

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Early life and education

Nosa Rex Okunzuwa was born in Benin City, Edo State, and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma in 2009. [3] [4] [5]

Film career

He started working as an actor in 2010 after completing his national service. [4] His first movie appearance was in Gazza Treasure by Derek Osonwa. [3] [5] [6] In addition to film work, he played Terwase in the TV series Jenifa's Diary created by Funke Akindele. [7]

Production

He is CEO of the film production house Big Things Development. [4]

Other work

Okunzuwa also has a clothing line and is an automobile dealer; he assists his wife with her food business. [4] In 2020 he became a brand ambassador for the aphrodisiac Mydsiac. [6]

Personal life

Okunzuwa was married to Deborah Raphael Nwokocha on 22 August 2015; [8] [9] they have a daughter and a son. [1]

Filmography

Television series

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actor of the Year (English) [6] [10] Won
2017City People Movie AwardsBest Upcoming Actor of the Year (English) [11] Nominated
2018City People Movie AwardsBest Upcoming Actor of the Year (English) [12] Nominated

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