Chet Anekwe

Born in Nigeria, West Africa, but raised in Queens, New York City, Chet now calls Los Angeles home. The work of this African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) nominated, award winning, transatlantic actor, and writer, spans Hollywood, Nollywood and New York theater. Chet Anekwe was nominated for AMAA 2012 Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Unwanted Guest". Chet Anekwe WON 2012 GIAMA award for Best Actor in a Diaspora Film for Bianca. Chet Anekwe WON 2012 NAFCA award for Best Actor in a Diaspora Film for Unwanted Guest Chet has given outstanding performances in "Phat Girlz" with Monique, "Baby Oku" with Mercy Johnson, "On Bended Knee" with Chioma Chukwuka Apotha, "Busted Life" and "Exposure" with Ramsey Nouh, "Second Chances" with Patience Ozokwor, "Paparazzi" and "Bianca" with Van Vicker, "Nightshift" with Desmond Elliot. And in "30 Days", he and Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji, lit up the screen. He received many rave reviews for his theater performances.