Gideon Okeke, born July 23, 1983, is a talented Nigerian actor, model, and TV presenter. He came into the spotlight in 2006 following his appearance as a contestant in the first edition of Big Brother Nigeria. Okeke
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| Full Name: | Gideon Okeke |
| Date of Birth: | July 23, 1983 |
| Place of Birth: | Ajegunle, Lagos |
| State of Origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor & TV host |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
| Wife/Girlfriend: | Single |
Early Life and Education
Gideon Okeke was born and raised as an only child in the Lagos slum of Ajegunle, which he speaks highly of.
He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University to study applied biochemistry. Later, he joined at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, where he received acting instruction from industry professionals.
Career
Gideon Okeke joined the cast of M-daytime NET’s drama Tinsel as Phillip Ade Williams, the conceited son of a media mogul, after making an appearance in the inaugural season of Big Brother Nigeria.
He continues to be one of the show’s actors with the longest tenure.
Gideon has also made an appearance in the Jacobs Cross TV show from South Africa.
In the irokotv series Poisoned Bait, which was created by BAFTA LA-winning director Leila Djansi, he played Bernard in 2014. The DSTV game program Money Drop was also hosted by Gideon.
In 2010, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Nneka Egbuna’s 2010 drama film Relentless in Nigeria gave Gideon his first leading part.
In the 2014 criminal thriller A Place in the Stars, he played the second leading man.
He played Tobena, the primary character’s love interest, in the romantic comedy When Love Happens that same year.
His resume also includes the Ghanaian love drama Anniversary and the caper crime comedy Gbomo Gbomo Express. He received a role in the 2016 drama-thriller 93 Days.
Gideon received an AMVCA nomination for his depiction of Dr. Morris Ibeawuchi, one of the surviving medical professionals from the Nigerian Ebola epidemic, in the Danny Glover-starrer.
Gideon Okeke Net Worth
Gideon Okeke is a super talented actor and television personality who has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Personal Life
Gideon Okeke is not married, although he is a single father. His daughter was born in March 2016.
