Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa
Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa (born 15 February 1996), also known as Alex Unusual, is a Nigerian reality television personality, model, actress, and media personality. She gained recognition after participating in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija season 3 reality TV show, where she finished as third runner-up and was voted as the most fun housemate. She has also appeared in Nollywood films such as Merry Men 2, Fate of Alakada and Nucleus.
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Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa
- Name
- Alex Asogwa
- Birth Name
- Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa
- Born
- 15 February 1996
- Birthplace
- Nsukka, Enugu
- Education
- New York Film Academy
- Occupation
- * TV personality
- Nationality
- Nigeria · Enugu
- Languages
- Igbo · English · Nigerian Pidgin
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• Name — Alex Asogwa • Birth Name — Alexandra Amuche Sandra Asogwa • Born — 15 February 1996 • Birthplace — Nsukka, Enugu • Other Names — Alex Unusual • Education — New York Film Academy • Occupation — * TV personality • actress • model • compere • Years Active — 2016–present • Television — * Big Brother Nigeria • Merry Men 2 • Fate of Alakada • Height — 5ft 11in • Hair Color — Black • Eye Color — Brown
Early life and education
Early life and education
Asogwa was born in Enugu State and is from Nsukka. She is the eldest of three siblings. She began her early education in Enugu but received her first school leaving certificate from Aunty Lizzy International School, Lagos in 2006, after her family relocated to Lagos in 2001. She completed her senior secondary education at Federal Government College, Enugu. While in school, she competed in track and field events, particularly relays, and won several prizes. Asogwa studied at the New York Film Academy where she received training in directing and content creation.
Career
Career
Asogwa appeared in a Nestlé baby food television campaign in 1996 when she was six months old. In 2016, she competed in the Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant in 2016 and was crowned the winner. She hosted the red carpet at the Nigerian premiere of Avengers: Endgame for Marvel Studios. She also co-anchored Lanre Olusola's book launch with fellow actor Deyemi Okanlawon. In 2019, Asogwa hosted the red carpet premieres of Merry Men 2 and the Buckwyld and Breathless shows. She made her acting debut in Merry Men 2, a sequel to Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons that starred Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer and Linda Osifo. She also featured in Power of 1 and Fate of Alakada. Asogwa produced and directed the short film Nucleus, in which she starred alongside Ngozi Nwosu.
Big Brother Naija
Big Brother Naija
In 2018, Asogwa was a finalist of Big Brother Naija season 3, alongside Miracle, Cee C, Tobi and Nina. She finished as the third runner-up.
Personal life
Personal life
Asogwa resides in Lagos. She has been involved in charitable activities, including awarding scholarships to orphans and raising funds for cancer awareness.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Status • 2018 — Big Brother Naija 3 — Contestant — Reality Show Game Show — 4th Place • 2023 — Big Brother Naija 8 All Stars — Contestant — Reality Show Game Show — 10th Place
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- Lagos
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Nsukka.
Birth place
Films
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2018 — Power of 1 — Herself — * cameo * also starring Alexx Ekubo, Ramsey Nouah and Annie Idibia • 2019 — Merry Men 2 — Calypso — * also starring, Jim Iyke, Falz, Ireti Doyle, Damilola Adegbite, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer, Nancy Isime and Linda Osifo • 2020 — Fate of Alakada — Herself — * also starring Toyin Abraham, Mercy Eke and Broda Shaggi • 2021 — Nucleus — Daughter — * also the producer and director * also starring Ngozi Nwosu * short film
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- 1.Adebayo, Segun. What I want from God at 27 —ex BBN star, Alex Unusual. Nigerian Tribune. 19 February 2023.
- 2.Muriithi, Samuel. Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?. Legit.ng. 19 April 2022.
- 3.Kenechi, Stephen. BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'. TheCable. 29 October 2019.
- 4.Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV. Bella Naija. 2 March 2021.
- 5.Onye, Harry. Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?. Kemi Filani. 20 April 2022.
- 6.Idowu, Hannah. Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her. DNB Stories. 24 May 2021.
- 7.Akinbo, Peter. My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual. The Punch. 15 July 2021.
- 8.Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy. The Nation. 7 August 2019.
- 9.Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual. Vanguard. 22 April 2019.
- 10.Tugbobo, Babatunde. Ex-BBN housemates making waves. The Punch. 2022-10-21.
- 11.Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party. Vanguard. 30 April 2022.
- 12.#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas. Daily Trust. 22 June 2019.
- 13.Fate Of Alakada Characters. Character DB. 23 June 2019.
- 14."Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!. Bella Naija. 9 March 2021.
- 15.Anazia, Daniel. It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!. DSTV Official Website. 16 April 2018.
- 16.Anazia, Daniel. Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?. The Guardian. 21 April 2018.
- 17.Olowolagba, Fikayo. BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted. Daily Post. 22 April 2018.
- 18.Nation, The. Alex awards scholarship to Orphans. The Nation. 2018-12-03.
- 19.BBNaija's Alex auctioned for Cancer fund. P.M. News.
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