Ifeanyi Kalu (born February 13, 1988) is an award-winning Nigerian actor, model, and fashion designer.
He came to the limelight for his intriguing role in the movie “Lagos Cougars” alongside the likes of Alexx Ekubo and Monalisa Chinda.
Real Facts About Ifeanyi Kalu
- Full Name: Ifeanyi Kalu
- Birth Date: July 5, 1980
- Age: 42 yrs old (2022)
- Birth Place: Surulere, Lagos State
- State of Origin: Imo State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: Mr & Mrs. Emmanuel Gilbert Kalu
- Wife: Nicolette Ndigwe (m. 2021)
- Occupation: Actor
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Ifeanyi Kalu was born on February 13, 1988, in Surulere, Lagos State part of Nigeria to parents Mr & Mrs. Emmanuel Gilbert Kalu. He is originally from Imo State, the eastern part of Nigeria, and he is from the Igbo tribe.
He is the last child and only son in a family of five children. He has four siblings, 4 sisters to be precise.
He obtained a degree in Computer Science at the Lagos State University and also studied fashion design at the Zaris Fashion and Style Academy.
He also holds a Java and Oracle qualification from the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT).
Career
Kalu started off as a model and he appeared in various commercials. He delved into acting and came into the Nigerian movie scene with the role of Usen in the film, Kokomma.
He came to prominence in 2014 for his role in the movie “Lagos Cougars” and also got more exposure in the movie “Perfect Union”.
Ever since he rose to fame, Kalu has starred in numerous movies and television series alike which include; Almost a Virgin, 3 is a crowd, will you marry me, Head Over Heels, and so on.
He has acted alongside top actors such as; Lota Chukwu, Wole Ojo, Belinda Effah, Kiki omeili, Linda Ejiofor, Mary Lazarus, Nazo Ekezie, Bayray Mcnwizu, Stella Udeze, and many others. Aside from acting, he launched a fashion clothing line called the “Ifeanyi Kalu” fashion brand in 2019.
Filmography
- Lagos Cougars
- Almost a Virgin
- Kokomma
- Will you marry Me
- Perfect Union
- Head Over Heels
- Desperate Housegirls
- The Bankrt
- Allison’s Stand
- Red Obsession
- The Novelist
- Drowning
- Tea Room