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Nigerian actor

Francis Durulisten^ⓘ (born July 27, ) is a Nigerian actor who in received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.^[1][2] In , Duru was appointed as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)^[3] and also in the same year was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early life and education

Duru was born on July 27, ^[2][4] in Cameroon to Nigerian parents who hail from Imo State a Southeastern geographical location of Nigeria. He received both primary and secondary school education in Cameroon but in order to obtain a degree, he moved to Nigeria where he applied to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State in the South-south region of Nigeria and was accepted as an undergraduate to study Theatre arts.

In , he obtained a degree in Theatre Arts.^[5][1]

Career

Duru debuted in the Nigerian movie industry in with a movie titled Missing Mark. The movie was directed by the now deceased director; Ndubuisi Oko. Duru’s feature in the movie did not do enough for his career as at the time he was still regarded as an up-and-coming actor.

Duru became more prominent in the Nigerian movie industry in after featuring in an action-comedy movie titled Rattle Snake^[6][5] a movie produced by now deceased director; Amaka Igwe.^[7] He played a significant role in a character called Ahanna.^[8][9]

Award

Duru was a recipient of the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.^[5] He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award in Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Mboputa.^[10]

Humanitarian works

Duru has worked extensively with local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to ensure that African children have a better education and a higher standard of living.

According to a Nigerian reputable print media called the Vanguard,^[3] Duru has worked with UNICEF,USAID, LEAP AFRICA and COMPASS.^[3]

Personal life

Duru and his wife Adokiye got married in and have four children together. Duru and Adokiye both attended the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.^[11]

Selected filmography

• Ugly Bird () as Emenike
• Abigail's Memoir () as Mr.

  Bassey

• Blood Vessel () as Pere
• The Locals () as Headmaster
• The Good Husband () as Theophilus
• Mboputa ()
• Why Not? () as Frank
• Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons () as Inspector Jack
• Who Killed Chief? () Chief Greg
• Lipstick () as Nedu
• Mortuary Gate () as Paulinus
• Stigma () as Counsellor
• Sister of Virtue () as Kelechi
• Home In Exile ()
• Nnenda ()
• Always Mine () as Obieze
• Breaking Heart () as Johnbull
• Entanglement ()
• Bless My Soul () as Emeka
• Lumba Boys ()
• One On One ()
• Worst Enemy ()
• Laviva ()
• Final War ()
• Gods Of No Mercy ()
• Great Ambassadors ()
• House In Crisis () as Uchenna
• Love And Likeness () as Mezie
• Persecution ()
• Rhythm Of Love ()
• Royal Grandmother () as Azubuike
• Short Of Time () as Naira
• Silent Whispers ()
• Total War () as Pastor Henry
• Warriors Of Satan ()
• Will Of God ()
• Clash Of Interest () as Kalu
• Forces Of Nature () as Vincent
• My Girl Friend ()
• My Little Secret ()
• Personal Assignment () as Melum
• Soul Engagement ()
• Soul Engagement II ()
• Soul Engagement III ()
• Sound Of Love () as Silas
• Sound Of Love II ()
• Sweet Sound ()
• Sweet Sound II ()
• Tears From Holland ()
• Tears From Holland II ()
• Upside Down () as Patrick
• Upside Down II ()
• Without Apology ()
• Without Apology II ()
• Cold War () as Obinna
• Price of Destiny ()
• Set-Up ()
• Narrow Escape () as Emmanuel 2
• Blood Money () as Jude
• Rattle Snake () as Ahanna
• Iva ()
• Missing Mark ()

Awards and nominations

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