Ujams C'briel

Born: 1986-01-16 (age 40)
Birthplace: Enugu State, Nigeria
Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Model, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Comedian
Active: 2004 - Present
Spouse: Ugogbem
Alma Mater: Ahmadu Bello University
AKA: Ujam Chukwunonso

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Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 5
Lead Roles: 3
Supporting: 2
Years Active: 22yrs
Per Year: 0.2films

Career Overview

Ujams C'briel has 5 film credits spanning 2022–2026 .

Peak: 2025
Hiatus: 2 years (2023–2025)
Pace: 0.2 films/year

Role Distribution

Actor ×5

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: MediumFav: Drama

Drama

Romance

Family

Thriller

Biography

CAREER

Ujam Chukwunonso launched into Nollywood with resolve, navigating the competitive landscape in the early 2010s. His breakthrough came through Gulder Ultimate Search Season 9 in 2012, boosting his visibility as Ujam Emmanuel. He has delivered compelling performances across genres, from intense dramas to comedies. Key films include Unforeseen, Home Alone with the Oguike Sisters, The Coupe, Small Thing, Blood of Energies, Meet My Fiancé, More Than a Friend, Akwa Ugo, The One, and A Rock and a Hard Place. His role in Confusion Na Wa (2013), alongside stars like Ramsey Nouah, marked a career highlight as the film earned major accolades. Recent projects feature Tested Love, Customer Service, Behind the Mask, Greed and Destruction, Lock ‘N Keys (2023), Blood Dinner (2018), Love Happened (2022), and Corporate Maids (2024). As a producer of over seven films, he demonstrates business savvy, while modeling and entrepreneurship round out his portfolio.

EARLY LIFE

Ujam Emmanuel Chukwunonso entered the world on January 16, 1986, in Enugu State, Nigeria, into a Christian household. His father is Mr. Ujam, and his mother was Mrs. Mabel Ujam. As an Igbo native from southeastern Nigeria, he grew up immersed in rich cultural traditions that later informed his authentic portrayals on screen. He pursued higher education at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, earning a degree in Sociology. This academic focus on human behavior and social dynamics equipped him with insights essential for his acting career. University life sparked his love for performance arts, steering him toward entertainment instead of conventional employment.

PERSONAL LIFE

Ujam Chukwunonso values privacy in his family matters while embracing his Christian faith and Igbo roots from Enugu State. Standing at 5’10”, he maintains a polished look with a signature beard. He shares a loving marriage with Ugogbem, affectionately called Omalicham and Asa Ogene Aguata in Igbo terms. The couple has at least one daughter, though family details remain discreet. A profound loss came in July 2020 with the passing of his mother, Mrs. Mabel Ujam. Active on Instagram at @ujamchukwunonso with over 75,000 followers, he selectively shares professional updates and family moments.