Quick Facts
Biography
Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010.
Early life
Nouah was born in Edo State to an Israeli father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He obtained a diploma at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in acting.
Career
Nouah's acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera Fortunes. Nouah has since then appeared in numerous films starring as the lead role. He has been called "Lover-Boi" for his numerous roles in romantic film. In 2010 Nouah won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the Best Picture award winning film The Figurine. Nouah is considered to be one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria.
Personal life
Nouah is married to Emelia Philips-Nouah. The couple have two sons and a daughter, named as Quincy, Camil Nouah, Desiree Nouah.
Selected Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Silent Night | with Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze and Alex Usifo | |
| 1999 | Camouflage | ||
| 2000 | Fugitive | with Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus and Rita Dominic | |
| 2001 | The Battle of Love | ||
| 2002 | Power of Love | With Genevieve Nnaji | |
| 2002 | Valentino | with Genevieve Nnaji | |
| 2002 | My Love | with Hilda Dokubo | |
| 2002 | Church Business | with Genevieve Nnaji | |
| 2003 | Emotional Crack | with Stephanie Okereke and Patience Ozokwor | |
| 2003 | Supa Love | with Genevieve Nnaji | |
| 2003 | True Love | with Omotola Jalade Ekeinde | |
| 2004 | Across the Niger | ||
| 2004 | Dangerous Twins | Taiye & Kehinde | with Stella Damasus and Bimbo Akintola |
| 2005 | Coming to South Africa | ||
| 2005 | Bleeding Love | ||
| 2007 | The Faculty | ||
| 2008 | Chase | with Uche Jombo | |
| 2008 | Sweet Tomorrow | ||
| 2009 | Reloaded (film) | with Stephanie Okereke and Rita Dominic | |
| 2009 | The Figurine | Femi | with Kunle Afolayan |
| 2009 | Nnenda | ||
| 2009 | Guilty Pleasures (2009 film) | Tesso | with Nse Ikpe-Etim |
| 2010 | Private Storm | Alex | with Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo |
| 2010 | The Black Soul | ||
| 2011 | Heart of a Fighter | With Mercy Johnson, Enebeli Elebuwa & Chika Ike | |
| 2011 | Iru Oka | With Ayo Adesanya, Adebayo Salami & Racheal Oniga | |
| 2012 | Weekend Getaway | With Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo and Uti Nwachukwu | |
| 2012 | Gem of the Rainforest | ||
| 2013 | Confusion Na Wa | Emeka Nwosu | |
| 2014 | Unguarded | with Chet Anekwe | |
| 2014 | Busted Life | with Chet Anekwe | |
| 2014 | 30 Days in Atlanta | Richard | |
| 2015 | Tempting Fate | Ugo | With Dan Davies, Andrew Onochie & John J Vogel |
| 2015 | The Grave Dust | Johnson Okwuozo | With Joke Silva |
| 2015 | Gbomo Gbomo Express | Austin Mba | |
| TBA | '76 | Captain Joseph Dewa | Post-Production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Fortunes | Jeff | with Liz Benson and Regina Askia |