Chris Okagbue

Born: 1987-06-23 (age 39)
Birthplace: Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Occupation: Model, Movie Producer, Reality Tv Star, Tv Presenter
Alma Mater: University of Lagos
AKA: Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue

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Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 7
Lead Roles: 7

Career Overview

Chris Okagbue has 7 film credits spanning 2023–2026 .

Peak: 2026
Hiatus: 2 years (2024–2026)

Role Distribution

Actor ×7

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: MediumFav: Drama

Drama

Romance

Comedy

Thriller

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Chris Okagbue (born Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue, 23 June 1987) is from Onitsha in Anambra state. He is a twin and was born into the royal family of the former Obi of Onitsha, the late H.R.H. Obi Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue and Ogechukwu Clara Okagbue. He has an elder sister, Sandra Okagbue, a twin brother Christian, and three younger sisters, Jane, Christabel and Bella. He has a degree in sociology from the University of Lagos.

CAREER

Chris Okagbue began his journey in the entertainment industry in 2004 as a model at the age of 17, appearing in commercials for brands like Cadbury Plc, MTN, Nigerian Breweries, Coca-Cola and Airtel. He moved into acting in 2007 with a part in the TV series The Station, followed by The Maze. He also had a short spell as a TV presenter. His breakthrough in acting came with the role of Emil Haruna in the M-NET TV series Tinsel. He made his first appearance in a cinema film with a small role in A Wish, followed by Playing Safe. His biggest role is as the lead character in Lotanna. In 2012, Okagbue was made a brand ambassador for Passion Energy Drink. He was also announced as an official Festival Ambassador for the Nollywood Travel Film Festival in 2018. He won season 8 of the reality show Gulder Ultimate Search in 2011, receiving seven million Nigerian naira, an SUV, and a ₦500,000 wardrobe allowance. He returned to Gulder Ultimate Search season 9 as a Gatekeeper.

PERSONAL LIFE

Okagbue has an unreserved love for the city of Paris and French people in general. He explained in an interview with The Punch newspaper about his experience during a family vacation to France that he believes Paris is called the 'City of Love' because the French people are friendly and romantic.