Acting
Chimezie Imo is a Nigerian actor and model celebrated for his naturalistic performances in contemporary Nollywood cinema. Born on 7 January 1992, Chimezie first emerged on the screen after competing on a national talent show and went on to build a varied filmography that includes breakthrough performances in Nimbe, the crowd-pleasing Kasala!, and the Amazon Prime Video drama Breath of Life. His portrayal of emotionally complex, relatable young men, often described by critics as authentic and quietly powerful, quickly made him one of the most talked-about rising stars in Nigerian film.
A versatile performer, Chimezie Imo has worked across film and television, including notable appearances in MTV Shuga Naija and several festival-screened features. His role in Breath of Life brought him widespread recognition and industry honours, including the AMVCA Trailblazer Award, cementing his reputation as a major young talent in Nollywood. Known for choosing challenging scripts that explore modern youth, family, and social themes, Chimezie continues to be sought after by directors for both lead and scene-stealing supporting roles.
Off-screen, he’s featured in interviews and profiles across Nigerian and pan-African entertainment outlets, where he speaks about craft, the responsibilities of contemporary actors, and the growth of the Nigerian film industry. With a combination of festival acclaim, streaming visibility, and award recognition, Chimezie Imo remains a prominent name to watch in Nigerian cinema and an excellent addition to any database focused on Nollywood talent, awards, and streaming credits.
(Biography sources used to verify credits, awards and release platforms: IMDb, Wikipedia, press interviews and coverage for Breath of Life and AMVCA recognition.)
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Emmanuel Chimezie Imo |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | MALE |
Birthday | January 7, 1992 (33 years old) |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | |
2025 | Makemation as Achike Ejike |
2025 | |
2025 | A Lagos Love Story as Kufre |
2024 | One too many as Otas |
2023 | Over the Bridge as Kevin |
2023 | Breath of Life as Elijah |
2023 | Bathroom as |
2022 | All I Know as Ebube |
2022 | Sistá as Young Folarin |
2022 | The Blood Covenant as Advantage |
2022 | Otiti as Tega |
2021 | About a Boy and his muse as Dare |
2020 | Dear Bayo as Bayo |
2019 | Nimbe as Nimbe |
2019 | Kasanova as Friend |
2018 | Kasala! as |
2017 | Idemuza as Johnson |