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Mawuli Gavor
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materFranklin and Marshall College
Occupation(s)Actor, television presenter, model, producer
Awards2018 Best of Nollywood Awards

Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, television presenter, entrepreneur and producer.[1]

Early life

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Gavor was born in Ghana.[2] He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.[3]

Career

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Gavor started out in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate of business management and finance. Upon returning to Ghana. He began his career as an accountant. He however became a brand ambassador to Martini in 2013 and changed his career path.[1] He transitioned into acting in Nollywood movies and is known for the movie Obsession. He has gone on to act in multiple other productions.[4][5]

In 2018, he produced two films and was also won the Best of Nollywood award for best kiss in a movie alongside Odera Olivia Orji.[5][6]

Personal life

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Gavor has sparked multiple dating rumors involving Cynthia Nwadiora and Diane Russet. However, Gavor is engaged to his longtime Indian-Austrian girlfriend, Remya. There are rumors that the two got married quietly but neither of them has come out to speak on it.

He is a fitness enthusiast.[7]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2014 Devil in the Detail Sam Alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang [4]
2015 A Place Called Happy Kwame Directed by Dolapo Adeleke [8]
2017 Obsession Kamar Directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick [9]
Entangled Alongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara [10]
2018 Chief Daddy Damilare Kofi Mensah Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan [1]
The Eve Alongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya [11]
Pay day Orlando Alongside Baaj Adebule, Ame Aiyejina, Bisola Aiyeola [1]
2019 Sugar Rush Dan Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola [4][12]
Two Weeks in Lagos Ejikeme Directed by Kathryn Fasegha [13]
She is Rowland Alongside Somkele Iyamah-Idalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu [14]
2020 Joseph Kwaku Also co-produced [15]
Crossroads Diamond Merchant Directed Seyi Siwoku
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards John Alongside Nancy Isime, Jide kene Achufisi [16]
2021 Just in time Kobena Alongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku [17]
Ponzi Robert Alongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson [18]
A lady and her lover Lover Alongside Simi Drey [19]
2021 Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke Dammy Baggio Alongside Dakore Akande [20]
2022 Man of God Pastor ZACH https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11rv185y9b&hl=fr-TG&q=Man+of+God&kgs=74eb1c68d7697cec&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/1&entrypoint=sh/x/kp
2022 Different Strokes Kamau Alongside Monalisa Chinda, Jibola Dabo, Femi Faks

TV shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 53 Extra Presenter [21]
2016 Hush Tes alongside RMD [4]
2018 Rumor Has it Franklin Webseries by Ndani TV [1]
The Mr X Family show John Alongside Funlola Aofiyebi
Royal Castle [22]
2019 Flat 3B Niyi [23]
2021 Mascara Junior Adeolu Adefarasin

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Kiss in a Movie Won [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Samuel, Mofijesusewa (22 February 2020). "How Ghanaian Actor, Mawuli Gavor Is Winning Over Nollywood". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. ^ Okonfua, Odion (22 June 2020). "Pulse List: 7 celebrities you probably didn't know are not Nigerians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  3. ^ Ogidan, Kore (1 September 2019). "Nigerians are my most vocal fans - Mawuli Gavor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (21 January 2020). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b Okanlawon, Taiwo (3 March 2020). "Meet Mawuli Gavor, Nollywood actor Ceec was spotted kissing". PM News. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  6. ^ a b "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  7. ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (28 September 2019). "9 Nollywood fitness enthusiasts you need to know". PM News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  8. ^ "A Place Called Happy". Nollywood Reinvented. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Obsession". Nollywood Reinvented. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Entangled". Nollywood Reinvented. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  11. ^ "This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  12. ^ Akindare, Okunola (15 February 2020). "A Review of Sugar Rush, The Best Nollywood Comedy Film of The Last Decade". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  13. ^ Gists, Nollywood (26 February 2021). "2 Weeks in Lagos: Beverly Naya Denies Dating Mawuli Gavor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  14. ^ "She Is". Nollywood Reinvented. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  15. ^ Small, Kimberley (26 January 2020). "'Joseph' making waves across the world - Lead actor describes 'topsy-turvy' journey to premieres; film listed as an official activity for Ghana's Year of Return". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  16. ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  17. ^ TV, BN (4 February 2021). "Watch the Official Trailer for LowlaDee's Film "Just In Time" starring Mawuli Gavor, Pierra Makenan & Stycie Waweru". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  18. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (14 March 2021). "Memories of 2016 MMM scheme re-echoed in a new movie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  19. ^ TV, BN (14 February 2021). "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: Watch "A Lady and Her Lover" starring Mawuli Gavor & Simi Drey". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  20. ^ "Chief Daddy is Going for Broke – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  21. ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (8 August 2017). "Meet the new co-hosts of TV show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  22. ^ Augoye, Jayne (22 January 2018). "Caroline Dajuma returns to Nollywood, stars in new drama series". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  23. ^ Olatunbosun, Yinka (21 February 2019). "Mystery in New Drama Series, Flat 3B: Stuck(ed)". This Day. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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