About Me
Hi, my name is Obi Nwankwo and I am an Actor, Model, Director, Entreprenuer and Former Athlete based out of Los Angeles, California. I have appeared as a Principal in Feature Films, National Commercials and National Print Campaigns on Television and Social Media with brands such as McDonalds, Microsoft, Under Armour, Converse, Gucci, & Amazon Prime TV to name a few!
Some quick stats about me:
Full Name: Obinna “Obi” Nwankwo (ob wan-kwa)
Nationality: Nigerian-American
Age Range: 18-30
Height: 6’3
Weight: 175
Body Type: Athletic + Lean
Education: B.S in Finance, Management & Leadership from Boston College
Fun Fact: I am a 3x Track & Field School Record Holder at Boston College In Sprinting
ACTING:
Past Projects
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Co-Star Role as Salim on Amazon Prime TV Show "Family Time" Season 8
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Guest-Star as CIA Agent & Angola Man In "Shifter" TV Series
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Principal Role as “Sebastian” in KILLER PARTY a Comedic Horror Film
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Principal Role as “JAMES” in CHUCK THE DOCUMENTARY a documentary about Rock & Roll legend Chuck Berry life
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Principal Role: “Julian” in YOU ARE NOT ALONE a Feature Film about four friends who loose their best friend to suicide and attempt to cop with the loss by unifying their friendship
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I am SAG-ELIGIBLE
MODELING:
I have modeled for High Fashion, Lifestyle, Sports Apparel, and Street Style brands such as: Gucci, Under Armour, Puma, New Balance, Converse, American Apparel, Nautica, JC Penney, Mitchell & Ness.
Directing/Producing:
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Knotwtr Vol 1.- 3 Awards Best Commercial
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HairQueens Los Angeles - Commercial
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Under Armour x Spiderman - Commercial
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Lumin Skin Care - Commercial
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Meridian Grooming - Commercial
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Knotwtr Vol 2. - Commercial
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"Ease Into The West" - Short Film (22 Minutes)
I am available to Direct/Produce Feature Films, Commercials, Music Videos and exciting new projects!
ATHLETICS:
I am a former professional Track & Field Athlete and ran at Boston College where I set school records in the 400 meter dash, 300 meter dash and 4 by 400 Meter Relay. Outside of my running capabilities I am also a talented basketball and Football Player. Because of my athletic physique I was coined as "Mr. 6 Pack" after my viral video on NBC’s Steve Harvey's Talk Show as a Male Bachelor.
ENTREPRENUERSHIP:
When I am not Acting & Modeling, I run my own brand Knotwtr (www.Knotwtr.com)