Nonso Diobi ( // ⓘ; born 17 July 1976) is a Nigerian actor and film director. While studying theatre art at the University of Nigeria in Enugu State, he made his on-screen debut in the 2001 film Border Line followed by Hatred. His breakthrough role was in Across the Bridge where he gained recognition across Africa. Diobi is a native of Nawfia, in Anambra State. He is the founder and chairman of Golden Tape Media, a film and television production company. Diobi is a UN peace ambassador and an ambassador for Teachers Without Borders. He has starred in over 76 films.

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRole
2024House of TerrorUsondu
2023Endless LoveFather Ejike
2021Drunk in JealousyTony
2019Red
Least Expected
BlueTimothy
2018Lagos Real Fake LifeEmeka
2017To Live a LieKenneth
Seed of Hatred
The Wife's LoverEvans
The Bushman I LoveDean
2016Three Daughters of Eli
2015OverseasKenneth
The Last 3 DigitsAlex
2015Olaedo the Fisher GirlPrince Jeff
2010Makers of JusticeDesmond
Palace Slave
Too MuchRichard
2009Beyond DesireDavid
My Last AmbitionDan
Sexy Girls
2008Chasing the Dream
Last True Sacrifice
Life Incidence
Naked WrestlerOkoro
Offensive RelationshipHarry
Temple of Justice
The Gods are Wise
The Lethal Woman
Tiger King
Tomorrow Must WaitDan
True Sacrifice
2007Bafana BafanaUche
Desperate LadiesJake
Double Game
Emotional Risk
End of Evil DoersChuka
Final Hour
Final Risk
House of DoomObinna Snr.
Love and LikenessStanley
My Beloved Son
Naked Kingdom
Next Door NeighbourTony
Power of Justice
Rush Hour
Sunny My SonKizito
The Cadet
Unhappy Moment
Wealth Aside
Will of God
World of Commotion
2006Ass on Fire
Before OrdinationPaulson
Be My ValBayo
Clash of InterestJohnson
Divided SecretEzenwa
Holy Cross
In The ClosetQuincy
Last DanceDamien
Moonlight
My Girlfriend
On My Wedding DayOscar
Pastor's BloodUgonna
Pay Day
Peace Talk
Royal Insult
The Lost Son
The WolvesNicholas
Under Control
War Game
2005The Prince & the Princess
Across The Bridge
Back Drop
Black BraFrank
Blood Battle
C.I.D
Celebration of Death
Desperate Love
Diamond Forever
Good NewsObinna
Marry Me
MessageBernard
Ola... the Morning Sun
Shock
Suicide Lovers
Tears for NancyRichard
World of a Prince
2004HeritageIkenna
2004Police Woman
2004Expensive GameJerry
2003The Richest Man
2001HatredNedu
Love BoatBoat Boy
Never Comeback
Border Line
1999IjeleBoy 1

Awards and nominations

Diobi (left) with Chita Oxe (middle) and Linc Edochie (right), 2021.
YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
20153rd Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor in a ComedyNominated
20142014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActorNominated

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