By Tadeniawo Collins
Nigerian movie star, Alex Ekubo is celebrating his birthday today, April 10, 2015, as the actor and model turns 29.
A native of Arochukwu, Abia State, Alex came to prominence when he ended as the first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest.
A graduate of Law (University of Calabar), and a Diploma holder in Mass Communication (Calabar Polytechnic), he made his screen debut with a minor role in Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen‘s Sinners in the House (2005). His first lead role in a Nigerian film was in Ladies Men several years later, and he’s gone on to win Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway.