Golden Icons presents Chet Anekwe, a transatlantic actor, filmmaker, and writer, who was born in Nigeria and raised in NYC. His work spans across Hollywood, Nollywood and New York theater. Over the past few years, Anekwe has shown his acting versatility on screen, with his outstanding performances in “Phat Girlz” with Monique, “Busted Life” with Ramsey Nouah, “Second Chances” with Patience Ozokwor, “Unguarded” with Uche Jumbo and Desmond Elliot, and in “30 days”, he lit up the screen along side with Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji.
Anekwe has also received many rave reviews for his theater performances. He and the cast of “Real Black Men Don’t Sit Crossed Legged On The Floor” won the 2006 VIV Award for Best Ensemble cast, where the New York Times was quoted saying, watching Anekwe was “exciting”!
He also received rave reviews for roles such as Mark Antony in Julius Caesar set in Africa and Paul Bratter in Barefoot In The Park. Anekwe received a New York City VIV award nomination Best Actor for his portrayal of Joseph Cinque in Chap Am So (The Amistad Victory).
Just be on the look out for Chet Anekwe, as he is currently working on multiple upcoming projects featuring popular Nollywood stars and directors.
All Enquiries should be forwarded to Anekwe’s Manager: Bianka Johnson; Biancajohnson114@gmail.com
All Enquiries should be forwarded to Anekwe’s Manager: Bianka Johnson; Biancajohnson114@gmail.com
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BUSTED LIFE TRAILER
Busted Life is a highly tensed drama based on the true life story of two immigrants from Nigeria living together in America in search for better life. Starring Uzor, (Ramsey Noauh, winner of best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010) and Femi, (Chet Anekwe from the Hollywood movie PHAT GIRLZ)
In this thrilling movie, Femi’s lifestyle of greed, lust for women and betrayal takes center stage of his friendship with Uzor and the bond of brotherhood was broken.
While Femi is apprehended by the authorities and sent to jail for some time, Uzor finds himself unemployed and frustrated and is kicked out of the house by his wife. Uzor takes refuge in the arms of an African American lady named Lisa. She introduces him to her drug cartel and he becomes a part of the family. Soon Uzor rises to become the Don.
Uzor’s unfinished business with Femi resurfaces when their paths cross again in a drug deal. This time all caution thrown to the wind and all hell is let loose!!
Busted Life will keep you on the edge of your seats with nail biting tension and high octane action like never before seen in a Nollywood movie!
The movie also stars some of Africa’s greatest talents like Pascal Atuma (MY AMERICAN NURSE and HURRICANE IN THE ROSE GARDEN) and Best Davis (FAR FROM HOME and LADIES IN THE CITY).
This is a movie that will keep you guessing to the very end.
