Stephen Emeka Odimgbe, best known as Flashboy, is a top Nollywood actor.
In this post, you will see Stephen Odimgbe’s Biography and net worth, his age, secret, lifestyle, wife, children and other unknown facts you didn’t know about him. Above all, is how he dropped out of the University at some point.
Biography And Early Life
Stephen Emeka Odimgbe a.k.a Flashboy is a well-known Nigerian actor, producer, investor, Entertainer and a TV screen personality.
He is one of the most handsome guys in the Nigerian movie industry. Flashboy is best known for playing many romantic and action roles in Nollywood films.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Age
Stephen Odimgbe was born on 26th September 1989 in ihiala, Anambra state. He is now 35 years old.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Origin
This handsome actor hails from Okija in ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state, South-East Nigeria.
But grew up in Lagos state, South-West Nigeria. He is Igbo by tribe and hails from the same place as the late veteran actor, Elder Maya.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Parents
Jack and Judy Odimgbe are his parents. He has a brother named Softkid, an upcoming musician.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Education
First, he obtained his Primary and Secondary School education in Lagos State. Later,he attended Madonna University for his tertiary education but dropped out.
After a while, he enrolled in Abia State University, Uturu and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Management and Planning in 2015.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Career
Flashboy began his acting career during his primary school days at a young age. But he came into Nollywood in 2015 and acted alongside Yul Edochie in the movie. Flashboy was paid 7 thousand naira for his role in that movie,
He stated that he first met the Late Elder Maya,who told him about a movie they were shooting at the time.
Maya gave him about 7 scenes and also gave him a check of 7 thousand naira, which was Flashboy’s first pay in Nollywood.
Stephen acted in that movie as a prince. His passion for acting grew when he walked into the bank with the check and received payment.
After this, another top producer, Uche Nancy, called him to play a role in her movie titled white Hunters,because she needed very fair people to interpret the roles.
Stephen Odimgbe acted in this movie with Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele, and ini Edo.
Odimgbe became a professional actor after his role as Red in the 2018 comedy movie titled “Big Mess”.
But his big breakthrough and popularity came when he acted as Flashboy in the Nigerian comedy TV series titled “Professor Johnbull,” which aired from 2016 to 2018.
Since then, he began to describe himself as Flashboy with the dash. Hahaha this guy is funny. Flashboy acted in this Tv series with many top stars like Kanayo Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Mercy Johnson, and others.
He has been very active in Nollywood till today, and has acted in more than 250 movies, Television series, and some Igbo movies.
Stephen Odimgbe Movies
His old movies include;
- Nkasi My Son
- Young baller,
- Heart of a father
- Most wanted groom,
- The rich mechanic,
- Heart of a father
- God forbid,
- Sign the will,
- Community nurse and others
While the recent ones are;
- Mr Priority,
- World’s Apart,
- Her Holiness,
- Police is your friend,
- Wait for love,
- Flat share,
- Wifey comes first,
- Dark secret, and other yet to be released movies.
Flashboy typically plays roles such as a prince, a king, a husband, romantic boyfriend, village boyfriend, and other interesting roles. Currently, he is one of the most sought after actors in Nollywood.
Speaking about playing romantic roles in movies, this handsome Nollywood actor said that you must have lots of self-control to play such roles because sometimes it’s not easy.
He made this known to his fans when a video of a lady rocking him in bed came online. I guess he felt something strong in his body. That was why he said that acting jobs are not for those without self control.
Have you watched any of his latest movies? What did you love about it ? Please share it in the comment section below.
Moving on guys, Apart from acting, Stephen Odimgbe is also a musician, he released some very interesting songs such as Flashy Baby and Flashy Money.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Marriage And Personal Life
Stephen Odimgbe is not yet married and doesn’t flaunt any spouse online.
This talented actor keeps his personal life very private and away from social media.For now, very little is known about his marital status.
However, rumors were circulating about his romantic relationship with Luchy Donalds, a female colleague in Nollywood, but neither Stephen nor Luchy has responded to this rumor, so it remains unconfirmed.
Flash boy later revealed that he is seeing someone but didn’t show who she was.
In another gist, Stephen Odimgbe was said to have married the popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, this wasn’t in real life but in a film titled “left over” which they acted together and took wedding photos.
In real life, Regina is married with 2 kids to her husband, Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian Senator and billionaire.
Whether flash boy was once married, divorced, or in a serious relationship with one beautiful lady somewhere. For now, we only know that he is still single and remains a very high profile bachelor.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Children
He usually poses with a little boy suspected to be his son in some of his Instagram posts, but he hasn’t confirmed if the boy is his son or not.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Net Worth
Flashboy with the Dash has an estimated net worth of $500,000
He is among the richest and influential nollywood actors.
Stephen Odimgbe Endorsement Deals
He was a brand ambassador for a Boolu ogbe, a coal city football league. He is also a brand ambassador for some products and companies, such as Glo, Indomie, and MTN.
Stephen Odimgbe Cars
The handsome actor is a man of class. He drives around town with his luxurious and expensive cars.
Stephen Odimgbe House
Odimgbe lives in a very beautiful and well furnished apartment that suits him as a star in Nollywood.
Stephen Odimgbe Lifestyle
As a guy with so much swag, Stephen lives a very luxurious lifestyle that befits his nollywood celebrity status.
Flashboy drew a very big upper arm tattoo, featuring the face of Jesus Christ. You can clearly see this tattoo when you first meet him in a sleeveless shirt. For him, this tattoo shows that he’s a child of God.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Awards
So far he has been nominated and has also won many awards for her unique acting style as an actor. Some of these awards include;
- BEffta awards that is The Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, Arts and Sports Awards.
- 2018 Most Promising Actor at the Golden Movie Awards.
- 2017 Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Nollywood Movies Awards.
- 2019 Best New Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards .
- 2021 Best Actor in a Comedy at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Stephen Odimgbe Height
Flash Boy has a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 175 centimeters and and weighs 81 kilograms.
Stephen Odimgbe’s Social Life
Stephen Emeka Odimgbe is known to be a people person. He is kind, friendly, cheerful, caring and easygoing.
He easily connects with his fans and friends on his verified Instagram page with over 690 thousand followers.
In the same vein, Stephen also has a large Facebook following of more than 600 thousand.
For those fans searching for Stephen Odimgbe’s phone number, read this very well. You won’t find it on the internet, this is for security reasons.
Just follow him on his social media handles to get notified of any opportunity he has to share.
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