{{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1989)}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Stan Nze | image = Stan Nze.png | birth_name = Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|05|15}} | alma_mater = Nnamdi Azikiwe University | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2009–present | known_for = ''Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story'' | awards = AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama }}
'''Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu''' (born May 15, 1989<ref>{{Cite web |title=IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows |url=https://m.imdb.com/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> and known professionally as '''Stan Nze)''' is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of ''Rattlesnake.''<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Two popular Nollywood stars don marry each oda|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/world-58535059|access-date=2021-09-16|language=Nigerian Pidgin}}</ref> Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in ''Rattlesnake''.<ref name="AMVCA">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big – Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-61452928 |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=BBC News Pidgin|language=Nigerian Pidgin}}</ref>
== Biography == Stan Nze obtained a bachelor's degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Oguntayo|first=Femi|date=2021-01-30|title=9 showbiz stars to watch out for in 2021|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/9-showbiz-stars-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/|access-date=2021-11-14|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|language=en-GB}}</ref> He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.<ref name=":0" />
He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named ''Private Sector'' and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie named ''Murder at Prime Suites'' where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder.<ref name=":0" />
Nze married actress Blessing Jessica Obasi in September 2021.<ref name=":0" />
== Filmography ==
=== Films === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |- |2013 |''Murder at Prime Suites'' |Adolf |First film role |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2014-05-26|title=Movie 'Murder at Prime Suites' Out On DVD|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/new-movie-alert-movie-murder-at-prime-suites-out-on-dvd/j1fvsrx|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |2015 |''Bad Drop'' |Oreva |He also served as a producer |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2015-06-19|title=Must watch movie of the year to be premiered this June|url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/bad-drop-must-watch-movie-of-the-year-to-be-premiered-this-june/0c2rtxw|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |2016 |''Just Not Married'' |Duke Nyamma | |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2016-04-27|title=Meet cast in new character posters|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/just-not-married-meet-cast-in-new-character-posters/gmjz21b|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |2017 |''Omoye'' |Peter | |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-10-20|title=Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/tina-mba-stan-nze-others-return-omoye/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2018 |''Fit Fam'' |Iyke | | |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''The Recipient'' |Kamsi |With Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye, Mary Lazarus | |- |''City of Bastards'' | | | |- |2020 |''Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story'' |Ahanna |With Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin, Efa Iwara |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-09-02|title=Osas Ighodaro, Efa Iwara, Stan Nze to star in 'Rattle Snake' remake directed by Ramsey Nouah|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/osas-ighodaro-efa-iwara-stan-nze-to-star-in-rattle-snake-directed-by-ramsey-nouah/qmlkcrm|access-date=2020-12-22|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2021 |''Prophetess'' |Buntus |With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedieji |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-03|title=Niyi Akinmolayan's Mighty Prophetess|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/04/03/niyi-akinmolayans-mighty-prophetess/|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=This Day|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Bitter Rain'' |Ebuka |With Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-08-05|title=Watch the official trailer for 'Bitter Rain'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/watch-the-official-trailer-for-bitter-rain/n17ww1h|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Charge and Bail'' |Dotun Adebutu |With Femi Adebayo, Tunji Aderibigbe, Shammah Agah |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-09-16|title=INKBLOT production releases trailer for high anticipated blockbuster, charge and bail|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/inkblot-production-releases-trailer-for-high-anticipated-blockbuster-charge-and-bail/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-16|newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2021 |''Aki and Pawpaw'' |Donald |With Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Chioma Okafor |<ref>{{Cite news |title='Aki and Pawpaw' remake rakes in N30 million in first week – P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/12/23/aki-and-pawpaw-remake-rakes-in-n30-million-in-first-week/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-29 |language=en-US|newspaper=P.M. News}}</ref> |- |2022 |''Hey You (2022 film)'' |Chiboy |With John Promise Adurable, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rita Anwarah | |- |2022 |''The Care Giver'' |Daniel |With Blossom Chukwujekwu, Moses Godwin, Sandra Nwabude | |- |rowspan=3|2023 |''A Weekend to Forget'' |Tito |With Daniel Etim Effiong, Ini Dima Okojie, Uche Montana | |- |''Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story'' | Áfàméfùnà |With Jide Kene Achufusi, Segun Arinze | |- |''Love Unbroken'' |Tom |With Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Paschaline Alex | |- |2024 |''Iron Bar'' |Iron Bar |with Segun Arinze, Mary Lazarus, Khing Bassey | |- |2024 |''House of Ga'a'' |Nupe Commander |with Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele | |- |2024 |''Troublous Weekend'' |Jason |with Kenechukwu Ezeh, Crystabel Goddy | |- |2024 |''Everybody Loves Jenifa'' |Lobster |with Funke Akindele and Nancy Isime | |}
=== TV shows === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |- |2009 |''Private Sector'' | | |<ref name=":0" /> |- | |''Tinsel'' |Ohakanu | |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-05-16|title=17 actors you may have forgotten were on "Tinsel"|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/pulse-list-17-actors-you-may-have-forgotten-were-on-tinsel/30tyhwb|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |2016–17 |''This Is It'' |Sam | |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-12-12|title=Top 5 TV and web series of the year|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/pulse-list-2017-top-5-tv-and-web-series-of-the-year/02wqcg3|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref |- |2016 |Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA) |Best Lead Actor |''Just Not Married'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2016-11-29|title=ZAFAA 2016: Ini Edo, Eniola Badmus, Stan Nze and more make nomination list|url=https://thenet.ng/zafaa-2016-ini-edo-stan-nze-more-make-nominee-list/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=The NET|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2019 |Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Supporting Actor –English |''Thick Skinned'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4|access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> |- |2020 |Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Actor in a Lead role –Igbo |''Ishi Anyaocha'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=2020-12-02|title=2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/429108-2020-bon-here-are-5-nominees-for-best-kiss-category.html|access-date=2021-10-11|language=en-GB|newspaper=Premium Times}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2021 |City People Movie Awards | rowspan="2" |Best Actor | rowspan="4" |''Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story'' |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-08-31|title=OLAIDE ALMAROOF, ANIKE AMI, STAN NZE, others win in grand style at the 2021 City People Movies Award|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/olaide-almaroof-anike-ami-stan-nze-others-win-in-grand-style-at-the-2021-city-people-movies-award/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |Best of Nollywood Awards |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-09-11|title=BBNaija Pere bags 'Best Actor' nomination in 2021 BON Awards|url=https://punchng.com/bbnaija-pere-bags-best-actor-nomination-in-2021-bon-awards/|access-date=2021-09-17|newspaper=The Punch|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Best Kiss in a Movie |{{nominated}} |<ref name="AMVCA" /> |- |2022 |Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Actor in A Drama |{{Won}} |<ref name="AMVCA" /> |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nze, Stan}} Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni Category:21st-century Nigerian male actors Category:Nigerian male film actors Category:Igbo actors Category:Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards winners
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