Mawuli Gavor

Mawuli Gavor
Alma materFranklin and Marshall College
OccupationsActor, 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

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

Career

Gavor started in the entertainment industry as a model while in the US as an undergraduate in 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 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

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2014 Devil in the DetailSam Alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang[4]
2015 A Place Called HappyKwame Directed by Dolapo Adeleke[10]
2017 ObsessionKamar Directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick [11]
EntangledAlongside Ini Dima Okojie, Sika Osei and Efa Iwara[12]
2018 Chief DaddyDamilare Kofi Mensah Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan[1]
The EveAlongside Adeolu Adefarasin and Beverly Naya[13]
Pay dayOrlando Alongside Baaj Adebule, Ame Aiyejina, Bisola Aiyeola[1]
2019 Sugar RushDan Alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola [4][14]
Two Weeks in LagosEjikeme Directed by Kathryn Fasegha [15]
She isRowland Alongside Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama, Imeh Bishop Umoh and Chiwetalu Agu[16]
2020 JosephKwaku Also co-produced [17]
CrossroadsDiamond Merchant Directed Seyi Siwoku
Kambili: The Whole 30 YardsJohn Alongside Nancy Isime, Jide kene Achufisi[18]
2021 Just in timeKobena Alongside Sarah Hassan and Stycie Wanjiku [19]
PonziRobert Alongside Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela and Timini Egbuson[20]
A lady and her loverLover Alongside Simi Drey[21]
2021 Chief Daddy 2: Going for BrokeDammy Baggio Alongside Dakore Akande[22]
2022 Man of GodPastor Zach [23]
2022 Different StrokesKamau Alongside Monalisa Chinda, Jibola Dabo, Femi Faks

TV shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 53 ExtraPresenter [24]
2016 HushTes alongside RMD[4]
2018 Rumor Has itFranklin Web series by Ndani TV[1]
The Mr. X Family ShowJohn Alongside Funlola Aofiyebi
Royal Castle[25]
2019 Flat 3BNiyi [26]
2021 MascaraJunior Adeolu Adefarasin

Awards and nominations

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

References

  1. ^ abcdeSamuel, 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. ^ abcdAdeyemo, Ifeoluwa (21 January 2020). "10 Actors to Watch Out for in 2020". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ abOkanlawon, Taiwo (3 March 2020). "Meet Mawuli Gavor, Nollywood actor Ceec was spotted kissing". PM News. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  6. ^ ab"BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  7. ^Amartey, Geraldo (20 September 2022). ""Our crush is gone": Pre-wedding photos of Mawuli & pretty lady stirs reactions". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  8. ^Ansah, Peter (6 August 2024). ""The reason for my happiest moments": Mawuli Gavor and wife mark 3yrs together". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  9. ^Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (28 September 2019). "9 Nollywood fitness enthusiasts you need to know". PM News. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  10. ^"A Place Called Happy". Nollywood Reinvented. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  11. ^"Obsession". Nollywood Reinvented. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  12. ^"Entangled". Nollywood Reinvented. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  13. ^"This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  14. ^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.
  15. ^Gists, Nollywood (26 February 2021). "2 Weeks in Lagos: Beverly Naya Denies Dating Mawuli Gavor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  16. ^"She Is". Nollywood Reinvented. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  17. ^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.
  18. ^""Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards" New Teaser Stars Nancy Isime, Mawuli Gavor & Swanky JKA". The Lagos Review. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  19. ^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.
  20. ^Njoku, Benjamin (14 March 2021). "Memories of 2016 MMM scheme re-echoed in a new movie". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  21. ^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.
  22. ^"Chief Daddy is Going for Broke – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  23. ^Oladotun, Shola-Adido (23 April 2022). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Man of God' is a hurriedly-shot film that falls short on its premise". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  24. ^Izuzu, Chibumga (8 August 2017). "Meet the new co-hosts of TV show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  25. ^Augoye, Jayne (22 January 2018). "Caroline Dajuma returns to Nollywood, stars in new drama series". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  26. ^Olatunbosun, Yinka (21 February 2019). "Mystery in New Drama Series, Flat 3B: Stuck(ed)". This Day. Retrieved 27 March 2021.

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