Mawuli Gavor
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materFranklin and Marshall College
Occupation(s)Actor
TV Presenter
Model
Producer
Awards2018 Best of Nollywood Awards

Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and producer.[1]

Early life

Gavor was born in Ghana.[2] He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.[3]

Career

Gavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana, he began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path.[1] He transitioned into acting in Nollywood movies and is known for the movie Obsession. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions.[4][5]

In 2018, he produced two films and was also won the Best of Nollywood award for best kiss in a movie alongside Odera Olivia Orji.[5][6]

Personal life

Gavor has sparked multiple dating rumors involving Cynthia Nwadiora and Diane Russet, however Gavor is engaged to longtime Indian-Austrian girlfriend, Remya, there are rumors that the two got married quietly but neither of them have come out to speak on it.

He is a fitness enthusiast.[7]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2014 Devil in the Detail Sam Alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang [4]
2015 A Place Called Happy [8]
2017 Obsession [9]
Entangled Alongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara [10]
2018 Chief Daddy Damilare Kofi Mensah [1]
The Eve Alongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya [11]
Pay day Orlando [1]
2019 Sugar Rush Dan [4][12]
Two Weeks in Lagos Ejikeme [13]
She is Alongside Somkele Iyamah-Idalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu [14]
2020 Joseph Kwaku Also co-produced [15]
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards John [16]
2021 Just in time Kobena Alongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku [17]
Ponzi Alongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson [18]
A lady and her lover Alongside Simi Drey [19]
2021 Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke [20]
2022 Man of God Pastor ZACH https://g.co/kgs/Rp4XY5

TV shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 53 Extra Presenter [21]
2016 Hush Tes alongside RMD [4]
2018 Rumor Has it Franklin Webseries by Ndani TV [1]
Royal Castle [22]
2019 Flat 3B Niyi [23]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Kiss in a Movie Won [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2020-02-22). "How Ghanaian Actor, Mawuli Gavor Is Winning Over Nollywood". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  2. ↑ Okonfua, Odion (2020-06-22). "Pulse List: 7 celebrities you probably didn't know are not Nigerians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  3. ↑ Ogidan, Kore (2019-09-01). "Nigerians are my most vocal fans - Mawuli Gavor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (2020-01-21). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. 1 2 Okanlawon, Taiwo (2020-03-03). "Meet Mawuli Gavor, Nollywood actor Ceec was spotted kissing". PM News. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  6. 1 2 "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  7. ↑ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (2019-09-28). "9 Nollywood fitness enthusiasts you need to know". PM News. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  8. ↑ "A Place Called Happy". Nollywood Reinvented. 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  9. ↑ "Obsession". Nollywood Reinvented. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  10. ↑ "Entangled". Nollywood Reinvented. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  11. ↑ "This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  12. ↑ Akindare, Okunola (2020-02-15). "A Review of Sugar Rush, The Best Nollywood Comedy Film of The Last Decade". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  13. ↑ Gists, Nollywood (2021-02-26). "2 Weeks in Lagos: Beverly Naya Denies Dating Mawuli Gavor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  14. ↑ "She Is". Nollywood Reinvented. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
  15. ↑ Small, Kimberley (2020-01-26). "'Joseph' making waves across the world - Lead actor describes 'topsy-turvy' journey to premieres; film listed as an official activity for Ghana's Year of Return". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  16. ↑ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  17. ↑ TV, BN (2021-02-04). "Watch the Official Trailer for LowlaDee's Film "Just In Time" starring Mawuli Gavor, Pierra Makenan & Stycie Waweru". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  18. ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (2021-03-14). "Memories of 2016 MMM scheme re-echoed in a new movie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  19. ↑ TV, BN (2021-02-14). "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: Watch "A Lady and Her Lover" starring Mawuli Gavor & Simi Drey". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  20. ↑ "Chief Daddy is Going for Broke – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  21. ↑ Izuzu, Chibumga (2017-08-08). "Meet the new co-hosts of TV show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  22. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2018-01-22). "Caroline Dajuma returns to Nollywood, stars in new drama series | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  23. ↑ Olatunbosun, Yinka (2019-02-21). "Mystery in New Drama Series, Flat 3B: Stuck(ed)". This Day. Retrieved 2021-03-27.

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