Eberechukwu Nwizu, fondly known as Bayray Mcwizu is a popular Nigerian actress, filmmaker, singer, model and television personality. She is the winner of the 2007 edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show.
She was born on the 1st of July, 1984 in Lagos State. The talented actress hails from Ozubulu, Anambra State, in south eastern Nigeria.
Nwizu’s Educational Background
Nwizu had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State. She later obtained Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the Lagos State University (LASU).
Bayray Mcwizu or Bayray went to Wale Adenuga’s PEFTI Film School in Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos, to have a Diploma in Acting, Directing and Production.
The talented actress also attended the Muson School of Music and a Fashion school both in Lagos.
Nwizu’s Acting Career
Nwizu was into real estate business as well as assisted her mum in managing the family hotel, Veragon Hotel before she made her professional career in acting.
Her strong passion for acting started in secondary school as a member of drama Club which was the beginning of her journey into acting. She was also a dancer.
In 2007, Nwizu applied for the Amstel Malta Box office reality TV show. She participated in the show and emerged the winner.
The show shot her to fame and recognition and opened several doors of opportunities for her. It served as the ladder with which she climbed to the top of entertainment world.
Nwizu made entry into Nollywood and acted her first movie, ‘Waterfalls’, a movie directed by Lancelot Imasuen. She came to limelight with Izu Ojukwu’s Cindy’s Note.
Bayray was inspired by several actors in the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Edith Jane Azu and Bimbo Manuel. She revealed that she loves to feature in movies that have rich contents, reasonable and impact the lives of viewers.
Nwizu has so far acted over 100 Nollywood movies, some of which include:
• House Girl Lover
• Kiss and Tell – 2011
• Conversations at Dinner (TV Movie) – 2013
• Lies Men Tell 1 and 2 – 2013
• Tales of Eve: Caged (TV Series) – 2014
• My Rich Boyfriend – 2014
• The Visit – 2015
• Hello – 2016
• Hire A Man – 2017
• No Good Turn – 2017
• Seven and a Half Dates – 2018
• Question Mark – 2019
• Let’s Have a Wedding – 2019
• Kasanova – 2019
• Meet my Fiance – 2020
• Greysih – 2020
Nwizu is a talented Nollywood star with good interpretation of movie roles. She can fit into any character assigned her and her style of acting is loved and cherished by her numerous fans across Nigeria.
Nwizu is known to acts alongside top Nollywood stars like Joseph Benjamin, Emma Ekubo, Mike Godson among others.
Nwizu is the founder of the Girls Achieving Leading Together Global Foundation (GALT Global).
Awards And Nominations
Eberechukwu Nwizu has so far in the industry received several awards and nominations notably as:
• Best New Actress at the African Movie Academy Awards.
• Best Supporting Actress at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
• Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• Nominee for Best Supporting Actor (Female) at Zulu African Film Academy Awards in 2014.
Nwizu’s Personal Life
Nwizu is a happy mother of a child.
Eberechukwu Nwizu’s Net Worth
Eberechukwu Nwizu is indeed a Nollywood superstar, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $400,000 dollars.
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