Mawuli Gavor
Alma materFranklin and Marshall College
OccupationActor, television presenter, model, producer
Awards2018 Best of Nollywood Awards

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

Early life and education

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

Career

Gavor began his career in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate in business management and finance. After returning to Ghana, he worked as an accountant. In 2013, he became a brand ambassador to Martini and changed his career path.[1] He transitioned into acting in Nollywood films and is known for his role in Obsession. He has appeared in several other productions.[4][5]

In 2018, he produced two films and won the Best of Nollywood award for Best Kiss in a Movie alongside Odera Olivia Orji.[5][6]

Personal life

Gavor married his Indian girlfriend, Remya, in 2022.[7][8]

He is a fitness enthusiast.[9]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2014Devil in the DetailSamAlongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang[4]
2015A Place Called HappyKwameDirected by Dolapo Adeleke[10]
2017ObsessionKamarDirected by Uduak-Obong Patrick[11]
EntangledAlongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara[12]
2018Chief DaddyDamilare Kofi MensahDirected by Niyi Akinmolayan[1]
The EveAlongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya[13]
Pay dayOrlandoAlongside Baaj Adebule, Ame Aiyejina, Bisola Aiyeola[1]
2019Sugar RushDanAlongside Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola[4][14]
Two Weeks in LagosEjikemeDirected by Kathryn Fasegha[15]
She isRowlandAlongside Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu[16]
2020JosephKwakuAlso co-produced[17]
CrossroadsDiamond MerchantDirected Seyi Siwoku
Kambili: The Whole 30 YardsJohnAlongside Nancy Isime, Jide kene Achufisi[18]
2021Just in TimeKobenaAlongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku[19]
PonziRobertAlongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson[20]
A Lady and her LoverLoverAlongside Simi Drey[21]
2021Chief Daddy 2: Going for BrokeDammy BaggioAlongside Dakore Akande[22]
2022Man of GodPastor Zach[23]
2022Different StrokesKamauAlongside Monalisa Chinda, Jibola Dabo, Femi Faks

TV shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
201553 ExtraPresenter[24]
2016HushTesalongside RMD[4]
2018Rumor Has itFranklinWeb series by Ndani TV[1]
The Mr. X Family ShowJohnAlongside Funlola Aofiyebi
Royal Castle[25]
2019Flat 3BNiyi[26]
2021MascaraJuniorAdeolu Adefarasin

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Kiss in a Movie[6]
2021Kalasha AwardsBest Lead Actor in a Film

References

  1. ^ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2020-02-22). "How Ghanaian Actor, Mawuli Gavor Is Winning Over Nollywood". The NET. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  2. ^ Okonfua, Odion (2020-06-22). "Pulse List: 7 celebrities you probably didn't know are not Nigerians". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  3. ^ Ogidan, Kore (2019-09-01). "Nigerians are my most vocal fans – Mawuli Gavor". The Punch. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  4. ^ Adeyemo, Ifeoluwa (2020-01-21). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". The NET. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (2020-03-03). "Meet Mawuli Gavor, Nollywood actor Ceec was spotted kissing". P.M. News. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  6. ^ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  7. ^ Amartey, Geraldo (2022-09-20). ""Our crush is gone": Pre-wedding photos of Mawuli & pretty lady stirs reactions". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  8. ^ Ansah, Peter (2024-08-06). ""The reason for my happiest moments": Mawuli Gavor and wife mark 3yrs together". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  9. ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (2019-09-28). "9 Nollywood fitness enthusiasts you need to know". P.M. News. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  10. ^ "A Place Called Happy". Nollywood Reinvented. 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  11. ^ "Obsession". Nollywood Reinvented. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  12. ^ "Entangled". Nollywood Reinvented. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  13. ^ "This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  14. ^ Akindare, Okunola (2020-02-15). "A Review of Sugar Rush, The Best Nollywood Comedy Film of The Last Decade". The NET. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  15. ^ Gists, Nollywood (2021-02-26). "2 Weeks in Lagos: Beverly Naya Denies Dating Mawuli Gavor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  16. ^ "She Is". Nollywood Reinvented. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
  17. ^ Small, Kimberley (2020-01-26). "'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 2021-03-26.
  18. ^ ""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  19. ^ TV, BN (2021-02-04). "Watch the Official Trailer for LowlaDee's Film "Just In Time" starring Mawuli Gavor, Pierra Makenan & Stycie Waweru". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  20. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (2021-03-14). "Memories of 2016 MMM scheme re-echoed in a new movie". Vanguard. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  21. ^ TV, BN (2021-02-14). "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: Watch "A Lady and Her Lover" starring Mawuli Gavor & Simi Drey". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  22. ^ "Chief Daddy is Going for Broke". This Day. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  23. ^ Oladotun, Shola-Adido (2022-04-23). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Man of God' is a hurriedly-shot film that falls short on its premise". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  24. ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (2017-08-08). "Meet the new co-hosts of TV show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  25. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-01-22). "Caroline Dajuma returns to Nollywood, stars in new drama series". Premium Times. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  26. ^ Olatunbosun, Yinka (2019-02-21). "Mystery in New Drama Series, Flat 3B: Stuck(ed)". This Day. Retrieved 2021-03-27.

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