Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi, born January 25, 1976, is popularly known as Leo Mezie. He was a talented actor in the Nigerian film industry.
Profile summary
| Full name | Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi |
| Also known as | Leo Mezie |
| Date of birth | Hanuary 25, 1976 |
| Place of birth | Umuahia, Abia state, Nigeria |
| State of origin | Abia State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Actor, Tv personality |
| Gender | Male |
| Net worth | $200,000 |
Early life and education
Leo mezie was born on January 25, 1976, in Abia State, Nigeria. He hails from Umuahia, Abia state. He was born to Mr and Mrs Chimezie.
He had his early education in Umuahia and he attended the state University.
Parents and family
Leo Mezie was born January 25, 1976 to Mr and Mrs Chimezie Onyemachi. There isn’t any information about his siblings as he chose not to give any information to the media.
Career
Leo mezie began his career in 1996. He actively took part in a lot of film auditions, where he was first cast in small roles. However, it was in 2003 that his popularity began to grow greatly, receiving global notice and accolades for his amazing performance in the critically acclaimed Nollywood movie, Labista. He acted with renowned actors like Emma Ehumadu, Jerry Amilo, and the late Ernest Asuzu in this noteworthy accomplishment.
Leo Mezie has worked with well-known Nollywood actors and actresses during his career. Among the talented people he worked eked with are Jerry Williams, Emma Ehumadu, Jerry Amilo, Ernest Asuzu, Gentle Jack, Zack Orji, and Chidi Mokeme. The diverse group of co-stars Leo Mezie has worked with highlights both his versatility as an actor and his skill at working well with others in the Nigerian film business.
Labista, Full Wrestle, No Man’s Land, Coronary Coronary Heart of an Enslaved Person, Shut Enemy, King’s Sleepless Night Time, Empty Throne, and many more films are included in Leo Mezie’s extensive filmography.
Leo mezie’s Illness and Death
For more than a year, Leo Mezie received false diagnoses of pneumonia, typhoid, and malaria; the drugs caused his kidneys to fail. He had to cry out for assistance when the cost of his care and renal dialysis became too much for him to bear. Apostle Johnson Suleman, his coworkers, and his supporters rallied to his aid, and money was donated for his medical care and kidney transplant.
After recovering, he spent several months in a hospital in London before travelling back to Nigeria in November 2016. Leo Mezie’s kidney issue reappeared in 2019. He was admitted to the hospital in Lagos. Leo Mezie reportedly passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, following his recuperation from a kidney transplant.
Personal life
Leo Mezie was married to his ex-wife, Maureen Chimezie Onyemachi. She was a banker before their marriage in July, 2010. They had no children.
Leo’s Net worth
Leo mezie’s Net worth is estimated to be around $200,000
