Cyril Chukwuemeka (King Pharaoh): Biography And Net Worth

Cyril Chukwuemeka is his real name but widely and professionally known as King Pharaoh. He is a popularly known award-winning Nollywood actor and screenwriter who has starred in several movies.

Cyril was born on November 4, 1983 in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He hails from Ifite-Ukpo, Anambra State. Cyril is the first son in a family of seven children.

He and his siblings had their up-bringing in South East and Northern parts of Nigeria respectively.

His father is now a pastor of the church, Christ Liberation Ministry. His mum, an entrepreneur who runs a small and medium-scale business.

Cyril’s Educational Background

Cyril had his primary education in Obi Okosun Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Onitsha and St. Mary’s Nursery and Primary School, Suleja, Niger State.

He later did his secondary education in Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, Abuja in 1995.

Cyril thereafter obtained a Diploma in Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration both at the University of Jos, Plateau State in 2009.

Cyril Chukwuemeka’s Career

King Pharaoh, as he is fondly called, joined Nollywood professionally in 2011.

He made his debut in the movie, Snake Covenant, a movie produced by ace actor, Kenneth Okonkwo.

Cyril was shot to limelight and recognition in Nollywood after starring in a hit movie, titled ‘The Last Day’.

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He became more famous and got roles in subsequent Nollywood movies, some of which are:

  • Born Again Billionaires
  • Covenant Of Money
  • Princess Ifeoma
  • Royal Twin Brothers
  • The Initiation
  • The Cross Carpet
  • The Penalty
  • Blood In Blood Out
  • Young King
  • Princess Choice
  • River Marriage, among many others.

Cyril is indeed very creative and talented Nollywood actor, gifted in interpreting roles in movies. He is known to acts in Ritual movies, Action Adventures, Kingly and Priestly roles in movies which has endeared him to his numerous fans across board.

King Pharaoh has recently been tagged as the Baddest Boy of Nollywood by his fans, owing to the character he plays in most movies.

The bearded actor, which of course has become his trade mark, has worked with key players in the movie industry like Yul Edochie, Kenneth Okonkwo, Onyinye Okafor, Clement Ohamaeze, Elvis Obi,  Jerry Amilo, Zubby Michael,  Ngozi Ezeonu, Luchy Donalds and many others.

His Personal Life

Cyril Chukwuemeka is happily married with three children – two daughters and a son.

He currently resides in Onitsha, Anambra State with his family.

Cyril Chukwuemeka’s Net Worth

Cyril Chukwuemeka is one of the richest and most influential Nollywood actors with an estimated net worth of $350,000 dollars.

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He is very active on social media with lots of followers. You can reach or follow King Pharaoh on his instagram handle: @kingcyrilpharaoh.

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