Williams Uchemba: A look at the multi-talented former Nollywood child actor

For millennials, Williams Uchemba will always be the child actor that stole many hearts in the popular movie Journey of the Dead. The award-winning former child actor is all grown now, married with a child to boot and living his best life in the United States of America as far as we know.

Williams Uchemba has proven to be resourceful in the endeavours he has ventured into. Apart from acting, he is a producer, comedian, skit maker and philanthropist. Uchemba is one of those child actors who grew up behind the cameras but did not let the fame get to his head. He is still very much relevant in the industry, a feat that many child actors of his time and even today have been unable to accomplish. So Skabash has decided to cover his biography so you can get to know him better.

Table of Content hide 1 Williams Uchemba biography 2 Williams Uchemba career 3 Williams Uchemba movies 4 Williams Uchemba awards 5 Williams Uchemba net worth 6 Family 7 Is Williams Uchemba’s wife older than him? 8 Williams Uchemba’s birthday 9 Conclusion

Williams Uchemba biography

Williams Uchemba was born on October 22, 1994. His father’s name is Chief Uche-Mbah, while his mother is unknown. He was raised in Abia State alongside three other siblings. However, he is a native of Imo State, Umueze village, Obazu Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area.

Uchemba attended primary and secondary school in Abia State before proceeding to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and International Relations.

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Williams Uchemba career

Uchemba began his career as a child actor in 1999 when he featured in the popular Nollywood movie Journey of the Dead. The movie also featured Nollywood stars like Pete Edochie, Ramsey Nouah and Olu Jacobs.

Uchemba’s outstanding performance in the movie earned him the Best Child Actor of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Also, the movie propelled him to stardom as he began to be invited to feature in other movies, such as Beyond Belief (2003) and The World of Riches (2006). The World of Riches earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the AMAA. Uchemba was known for playing the smart kid in most of his movies.

The former child actor is known for his skills and is also involved in philanthropy and owns a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Williams Uchemba Foundation, a platform he uses to help the less privileged. He has entertained the audience with his funny side as well. Uchemba has produced and featured in several comedy skits with millions of followers on social media. He is also a brand ambassador for the United Nations.

Williams Uchemba movies

Williams Uchemba has been featured in over 100 movies. Some of his movies include:

• Journey of the dead (1999)
• Beyond Belief 1 & 2 (2003)
• Dorothy My Love 1 & 2 (2005)
• The World of Riches 1 & 2 (2006)
• Story Story: The African Rideshare – Rider #3 (2018)
• Merry Men 2 (2019)
• Sugar Rush (2019)
• Quam’s Money (2020)

Williams Uchemba awards

Williams Uchemba has received many nominations and awards in his thriving career. Some of them include the following:

• Best Child Actor – Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
• Most Promising Actor in Nigeria – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award
• Best Kid Actor – Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)
• Most Promising Act to Watch – Best of Nollywood Awards
• Best Actor in a Comedy – City People Entertainment Awards.

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Williams Uchemba net worth

Williams Uchemba’s net worth is reportedly estimated at $4.2 million. However, the estimate is unverified. Most of his income comes from his acting career. Also, he reportedly owns a house in Los Angeles, USA, worth about N500 million. Williams Uchemba drives a Range Rover and a Mercedes Benz. He often flaunts them on his social media handles.

Apart from acting, Uchemba is into real estate development. He also owns a film production company named Prosthesis Entertainment Limited. So far, the company has released only one film titled Hands Full of Blood.

Family

As already mentioned above, Uchemba grew up alongside three siblings. His younger sister, Sandra, was also a child actor like himself. Sandra starred in popular movies like Prophecy and All I Ever Wanted. Unlike her brother, she quit acting and is currently an Agro-entrepreneur in Dublin, Ireland.

Uchemba’s parents have been separated since he was young. According to the talented actor, his parent’s divorce was a sad occurrence, but it never stopped them from taking care of their children together. Uchemba also revealed his father initially didn’t support his career as an actor, viewing the career path as unreasonable. But after watching his son’s success, Chief Uche-Mbah became one of his biggest fans. On the other hand, Uchemba’s mother supported his acting career from the beginning. Hence, his parent’s separation enabled him to pursue and thrive in the industry while living with his mother.

Meanwhile, Uchemba married Brunella Oscar in a widely publicised wedding ceremony in November 2020. In 2022, the couple welcomed a daughter named Chikamara Isabella Uchemba.

Is Williams Uchemba’s wife older than him?

Yes, Williams Uchemba’s wife, Brunella Oscar, is two years older than him. She was born on April 20, 1992, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nwaolisa. Her parents hail from Alor, an Idemili town in Anambra State.

Like Uchemba, Brunella has three siblings who were raised outside Nigeria. She attended Anglia Ruskin University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Science. After that, she enrolled for a Master’s Degree at Hull York Medical School. Brunella is currently a Physician at Hull York Medical, where she reportedly earns about £40,000 annually, according to Glassdoor’s data on specialist salaries in the United Kingdom.

Before her wedding to Uchemba, nothing had been heard about her in the Nigerian media. Brunella described how she met Uchemba on November 22, 2016, while browsing the internet. She watched his video sermon on Facebook. According to her, a voice told her he was her husband. At the time, she had no idea he was a celebrity in Nigeria. But she sent him a message via his parody page.

To her surprise, he replied the message and asked where she was from. Then one thing led to another, and a relationship began. During this time, she was a Master’s Degree student at Hull York Medical School. The couple officially met face-to-face in January 2017, and today they’re married and share a daughter.

Williams Uchemba’s birthday

Williams Uchemba was born on October 22, 1994. This means he is 28 years old.

Conclusion

Williams Uchemba is a dashing young man who has been in the spotlight since childhood. He is also one of the few Nigerian celebrities who have managed to avoid controversy. The former child actor is a strong follower of the Christian faith and is not afraid to spread the gospel via his platforms. He is handsome and rich, and his talents have propelled him to heights many have dreamt of.

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