Kingsley Abasili

Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili (born 30th June, 1984) is a Nigerian actor. He is popularly known as Kingsley Abasili. He is also known as Pete Edochie's lookalike because of his striking resemblance with veteran actor Pete Edochie.[1] Both actors are from Anambra State but not related.[2]

Kingsley Abasili
Born (1984-06-30) 30 June 1984
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Ebonyi State University
OccupationActor
Known forResemblance with Pete Edochie



Biography

Abasili is a Nigerian actor who has featured in several Nollywood movies. kingsley is from Igbo-Ukwu, a town in Aguata local government area of Anambra State in the Southeastern region of Nigeria.[3] He was born in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.[3] Kingsley Abasili celebrates his birthday on every June 30th, of each year.[4]

Education

Abasili is a Nigerian actor who has featured in several Nollywood movies. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.[3] On March 25th, 2017 he convocated alongside other post graduate students in the department of Political and Adminstrative Studies- International Relations, (Master's Degree), faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. [5]

Career

In 2019, Abasili attracted media attention for his resemblance with the veteran actor Pete Edochie. Abasili looks like the younger version of pete Edochie and is tagged the doppelganger of the actor.[2] Subsequently, Abasili joined the Nigeria Film Industry in the same year and has featured alongside Nollywood actors such as Gentle Jack, Emmanuel Ehumadu known as Labistar, amongst others.[1] In 2019, he featured in Try Me as School Principal in Mark Angel's Short comedy skit along side Dominion Uche and others.[6]


Filmography
Filmography
Date Title Genre Role Selected Cast Ref.
2020 Throne of Madness Drama Ichie Odinaka [7]
5G Network Drama Derrick [8]
Unroyal Comedy
Romance		 Elder in Council [9]
Behind the Chaplet Drama Presido [10]
2019 Try Me Youtube Video
Short
Comedy		 School Principal [6]
2020 Anambra Through a Lens Talk show Guest [11]

Recognition

He was invited to Akaraka event as a guest and was honored with a recognition award by Anambra Through a Lens, in 2020 alongside other recipients; Chief Press Secretary to Anambra state Governor, Sir James Eze and others.[12] Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Digital economy, Hon. Afam Mbanefo presented the award to the recipients. [4][13][14]

References
  1. "Pete Edochie's Look-alike Joins Nollywood | Nigeria Newspaper - Latest Nigeria News paper". www.nigerianewspaper.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  2. Durojaiye, Seun (2019-01-03). "Actor Pete Edochie's lookalike spotted in Port Harcourt". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  3. "Nollywood Actor Kingsley Abasili to attend Anambra Through a lens". 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  4. "Nollywood Actor, Kingsley Abasili is plus one today". 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  5. "31st Convocation ceremony- Award of degrees and prices" (PDF). University of Port Harcourt: 384. 2017-03-05.
  6. Try Me: Mark Angel Comedy Episode 229 (Short 2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  7. Throne of Madness (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  8. Olisemeka, Val Sunny; Moses, Wisdom (2020-12-21), 5G Network (Drama), retrieved 2021-11-27
  9. Unroyal (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  10. Behind the Chaplet (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-26
  11. Straight Talk with Benneth (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-25
  12. Okafor, Izunna (2020-02-11). "Akaraka Photo Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty And Scenic Sites". P.M.EXPRESS. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  13. Uwandu, Elizabeth (2020-01-29). "Akaraka sets to promote cultural heritage, tourism via exhibition of over 100 images of Anambra City". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  14. Okafor, Izunna. "Akaraka Exhibition Showcases Anambra's Beauty Through Photos". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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