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== Background and early life ==
== Background and early life ==
Asogwa is from and was born in [[Nsukka]], [[Enugu State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2020-01-07 |title=BBNaija's Alex Talks Being Suicidal And Finding Love In New Reality Show |url=https://guardian.ng/life/bbnaijas-alex-talks-being-suicidal-and-finding-love-in-new-reality-show/ |access-date=2023-06-12 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News }}</ref> She has three siblings, one brother and two sisters.<ref name="Filani">{{Cite web|last=Onye|first=Harry|date=20 April 2022|title=Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/breaking-news/alex-unusuals-bio-age-height-bbnaija-net-worth-is-she-married|access-date=6 August 2022|website=Kemi Filani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Idowu|first=Hannah|date=24 May 2021|title=Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her|url=https://dnbstories.com/2021/05/full-biography-of-bbnaija-housemate-alex-unusual.html|access-date=6 August 2022|website=DNB Stories}}</ref> She is an alumna of the [[New York Film Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 August 2019|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/alex-unusual-is-student-of-new-york-film-academy/amp/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She started her education in Enugu state, obtaining her First School Leaving Certificate in 2006 in Aunty Lizzy International School, Enugu and her secondary education in [[Federal Government College, Enugu]].<ref name=bio />


She compted in [[track and field]] when she was in secondary school and enjoyed the support of her parents.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Akinbo|first=Peter|date=15 July 2021|title=My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/my-super-eagles-crush-alex-unusual/?amp|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> However, according to her in an interview with [[TheCable]], she believes her parents felt she was not taking her academics seriously and yet she still got good grades class, so they changed her school. As a result, she had to repeat the SS1 class, which she disclosed impacted her psychologically. She iterated that this event drove her passion for arts and freedom, ultimately pushing her to drop out from the university in her fourth year where she was pursuing a degree in Agricultural science, to start a new degree program in [[theatre arts]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=31 March 2021|title=Alex Asogwa: Why I Wrote My Fourth Waec Exam Shortly Before BBNaija|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/alex-asogwa-why-i-wrote-my-fourth-waec-exam-shortly-before-bbnaija/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref> She also revealed that she had an abortion when she was in SS3, at 16 years old.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=5 February 2018|title=BBNaija: Alex Reveals She Had Abortion At 16|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/02/05/bbnaija-alex-reveals-abortion-16/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref>


== Big Brother Nigeria ==
== Big Brother Nigeria ==
In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the [[Big Brother Naija (season 3)|Big Brother Naija season 3]], alongside [[Miracle Igbokwe|Miracle]], Cee C, [[Tobi Bakre|Tobi]] and Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2018|title=It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!|url=https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/4/news/it-s-down-to-tobi-cee-c-nina-alex-and-miracle/news|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Dstv|DSTV Official Website]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Anazia|first=Daniel|date=21 April 2018|title=Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/who-wins-big-brother-naija-tobi-miracle-cee-c-nina-or-alex/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> She placed as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=22 April 2018|title=BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/04/22/bbnaija-2018-alex-evicted/|access-date=6 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> During her stay in the Big brother house, she had a highly publicized disagreement with fellow housemate Cee C,<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 March 2018|title=#BBNaija: Watch Footage Of Cee-C And Alex's Fight That Almost Led To Them Beating Each Other|url=https://koko.ng/doublewahala-watch-footage-of-cee-c-and-alexs-fight-that-almost-end-up-with-them-beating-each-other/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=Koko.ng}}</ref> which was subsequently settled during the Big brother reunion show a year later.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=25 March 2019|title=BBNaija Reunion: Cee-c Finally Reconciles with Alex|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/03/25/bbnaija-reunion-cee-c-finally-reconciles-alex/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref> She was closest to [[Leo DaSilva|Leo]] (who is a realtor and named an apartment after her),<ref> [https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/261692-double-wahala-leo-evicted-bbnaija-housemate-names-apartments-after-pal-alex.html Premium Times] {{dead link|date=March 2023}}</ref> and after his eviction, she became close to Tobi during the show. She was considered the life of the party during the show because she was a good dancer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 July 2018|title=Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/bbnaija-alex-trends-as-first-saturday-party-crashes-expectations/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref>


After the show, she stated that her experience in the house thought her "the importance of growth and she came to embrace her own growth as a lady".<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 March 2019|title=Alex Unusual, Ceec, Others Share Lessons, Struggles A Year After BBNaija|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/alex-unusual-ceec-others-share-lessons-struggles-a-year-after-bbnaija/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Sun (Nigeria)]]}}</ref> In an interview with [[The Punch]], she also stated that the show helped her understand people and know what to ignore.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sadiq|first=Mobola|date=8 May 2021|title=BBN Taught Me How To Understand, Ignore People –Alex Unusual|url=https://punchng.com/bbn-taught-me-how-to-understand-ignore-people-alex-unusual/|access-date=7 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
She got a new car from her fans as her 23rd birthday gift.<ref name=whip /> Asogwa suffered depression in 2019 and contemplated suicide several times.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Violet|date=7 January 2020|title=BBNaija's Alex Talks Being Suicidal And Finding Love|url=https://guardian.ng/life/bbnaijas-alex-talks-being-suicidal-and-finding-love-in-new-reality-show/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=8 October 2020|title=Alex Asogwa: I Was Depressed, Cried, Prayed For Death After BBNaija|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/alex-asogwa-i-was-depressed-cried-prayed-for-death-after-bbnaija/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]|language=en}}</ref> She is against [[cosmetic surgery]] and believes she can live with any imperfections she thinks she might have.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Egodo-Michael|first=Oghenovo|date=4 June 2022|title=Cosmetic Surgery: I Have Insecurities But Can Live With Them, Says BBNaija's Alex|url=https://punchng.com/cosmetic-surgery-i-have-insecurities-but-can-live-with-them-says-bbnaijas-alex/?amp|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[The Punch]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nwosu|first=Annie|date=10 July 2021|title=Nothing Will Make Me Date A Married Man, Do Butt Surgery – BBNaija Star, Alex|url=https://dailypost.ng/2021/07/10/nothing-will-make-me-date-a-married-man-do-butt-surgery-bbnaija-star-alex/?amp=1|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)]]|language=en}}</ref> She says she cannot marry a short man,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oguntayo|first=Femi|date=23 January 2021|title=I'll Never Marry A Short Man —Ex-BBNaija Alex|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/ill-never-marry-a-short-man-ex-bbnaija-alex/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> and that she will opt for an [[artificial insemination]] if she cannot marry a tall man.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kenechi|first=Stephen|date=21 January 2021|title=Alex Asogwa: I'll Opt For Artificial Insemination If I Don't Find Tall Husband|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/alex-asogwa-ill-opt-for-artificial-insemination-if-i-dont-find-tall-husband/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[TheCable]]|language=en}}</ref> Asogwa commiserates with victims of bullying, urging them to speak up against their oppressors.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oluwatobiloba|first=Adeeko|date=29 April 2019|title=Reality Star, Alex Unusual Raises Concern On Bullying|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/reality-star-alex-unusual-raises-concern-on-bullying/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2021, she called off her [[engagement]] to her erstwhile [[fiance]] because he was physically abusive.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Obey|first=Yinka|date=10 July 2021|title=I Almost Got Married Last Year But I Chose Me: BBNaija's Alex Shares Story Of Unhealthy & Abusive Relationship |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1464179-i-married-year-i-chose-bbnaijas-alex-shares-story-unhealthy-abusive-relationship/|access-date=8 August 2022|website=[[Legit.ng]]|language=en}}</ref> According to her social media post, she believes women that get cheated on in marriage is as a result of karma for cheating with other women's husband's when they were single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/alex-unusual-mocks-married-women-over-cheating-scandal/|title=Alex Unusual mocks married women over cheating scandal -|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref>



== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 22:14, 24 July 2023

Alex Asogwa
Born
Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa

(1996-02-15) 15 February 1996 (age 28)[1]
Nsukka, Enugu
NationalityNigerian
Other namesAlex Unusual
Alma materNew York Film Academy
Occupations
Years active2016 - present
Television
Modeling information
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown

Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa // ⓘ (born 15 February 1996), also known as Alex Unusual is a Nigerian reality TV star, model, compere and actress. She was the third runner up of Big Brother Naija season 3.[2] She is also known for her roles in Nollywood's Merry Men 2, Fate of Alakada and Nucleus.[3][4]

Background and early life

Asogwa is from and was born in Nsukka, Enugu State.[5] She has three siblings, one brother and two sisters.[6][7] She is an alumna of the New York Film Academy.[8] She started her education in Enugu state, obtaining her First School Leaving Certificate in 2006 in Aunty Lizzy International School, Enugu and her secondary education in Federal Government College, Enugu.[2]

She compted in track and field when she was in secondary school and enjoyed the support of her parents.[9] However, according to her in an interview with TheCable, she believes her parents felt she was not taking her academics seriously and yet she still got good grades class, so they changed her school. As a result, she had to repeat the SS1 class, which she disclosed impacted her psychologically. She iterated that this event drove her passion for arts and freedom, ultimately pushing her to drop out from the university in her fourth year where she was pursuing a degree in Agricultural science, to start a new degree program in theatre arts.[10] She also revealed that she had an abortion when she was in SS3, at 16 years old.[11]

Big Brother Nigeria

In 2017, Asogwa was one of the five finalists of the Big Brother Naija season 3, alongside Miracle, Cee C, Tobi and Nina.[12][13] She placed as the third runner up.[14] During her stay in the Big brother house, she had a highly publicized disagreement with fellow housemate Cee C,[15] which was subsequently settled during the Big brother reunion show a year later.[16] She was closest to Leo (who is a realtor and named an apartment after her),[17] and after his eviction, she became close to Tobi during the show. She was considered the life of the party during the show because she was a good dancer.[18]

After the show, she stated that her experience in the house thought her "the importance of growth and she came to embrace her own growth as a lady".[19] In an interview with The Punch, she also stated that the show helped her understand people and know what to ignore.[20]

Career

In 2016, Asogwa contested in the Miss Eastern Nigeria beauty pageant, where she was crowned the winner.[21]

She was also the host of Marvel Studio's red carpet movie premiere of Avengers Endgame in Nigeria.[22][23] She also served as the event anchor of Lanre Olusola's book launch, alongside fellow actor Deyemi Okanlawon.[24] Asogwa also hosted the red carpet premiere of the Merry Men 2 and the Buckwyld and Breathless show 2019.[25]

She made her debut as an actress in Merry Men 2; a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film and a sequel to Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons that starred Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosaline Meurer and Linda Osifo.[26] She then went on to produce and direct the short film Nucleus in which she also starred, alongside Ngozi Nwosu.[4][27] She also featured in Power Of 1 and Fate of Alakada.[28]

Endorsements

Asogwa has signed endorsement deals with some brands including Nestle and Campari.[2][29] Other brands she has signed with include Jenesis Colony, myPaddi, Eye Doctor's Limited, L'Avyanna Skincare, MFR2019, BisMid.[30][31][32][33][34]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Big Brother season 3 Herself Reality show

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Power Of 1 Herself
2019 Merry Men 2 Calypso
2020 Fate of Alakada Herself
2021 Nucleus Daughter
  • also the producer and director
  • also starring Ngozi Nwosu
  • short film

Personal life

She got a new car from her fans as her 23rd birthday gift.[25] Asogwa suffered depression in 2019 and contemplated suicide several times.[35][36] She is against cosmetic surgery and believes she can live with any imperfections she thinks she might have.[37][38] She says she cannot marry a short man,[39] and that she will opt for an artificial insemination if she cannot marry a tall man.[40] Asogwa commiserates with victims of bullying, urging them to speak up against their oppressors.[41] In 2021, she called off her engagement to her erstwhile fiance because he was physically abusive.[42] According to her social media post, she believes women that get cheated on in marriage is as a result of karma for cheating with other women's husband's when they were single.[43]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-i-want-from-god-at-27-ex-bbn-star-alex-unusual/
  2. ^ a b c Muriithi, Samuel (19 April 2022). "Alex Unusual's Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Is She Married?". Legit.ng. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ Kenechi, Stephen (29 October 2019). "BBNaija's Alex, Regina Daniels Seek Revenge In 'Merry Men 2'". TheCable. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Alex Asogwa's Debut Short Film "Nucleus" is Coming Soon, Watch the Trailer on BN TV". Bella Naija. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  5. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (7 January 2020). "BBNaija's Alex Talks Being Suicidal And Finding Love In New Reality Show". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. ^ Onye, Harry (20 April 2022). "Alex Unusual's Bio: Age, Height, Bbnaija, Net Worth, Is She Married?". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  7. ^ Idowu, Hannah (24 May 2021). "Full Biography Of BBNaija Housemate Alex Unusual And Other Facts About Her". DNB Stories. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy". The Nation (Nigeria). 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  9. ^ Akinbo, Peter (15 July 2021). "My Super Eagles Crush – Alex Unusual". The Punch. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  10. ^ Kenechi, Stephen (31 March 2021). "Alex Asogwa: Why I Wrote My Fourth Waec Exam Shortly Before BBNaija". TheCable. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  11. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (5 February 2018). "BBNaija: Alex Reveals She Had Abortion At 16". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  12. ^ Anazia, Daniel (16 April 2018). "It's down to Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex and Miracle!". DSTV Official Website. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  13. ^ Anazia, Daniel (21 April 2018). "Who Wins Big Brother Naija… Tobi, Miracle, Cee C, Nina or Alex?". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  14. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (22 April 2018). "BBNaija 2018: Alex evicted". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  15. ^ "#BBNaija: Watch Footage Of Cee-C And Alex's Fight That Almost Led To Them Beating Each Other". Koko.ng. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  16. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (25 March 2019). "BBNaija Reunion: Cee-c Finally Reconciles with Alex". Daily Post. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  17. ^ Premium Times [dead link‍]
  18. ^ "Alex Unusual Is Student Of New York Film Academy". TheCable. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Alex Unusual, Ceec, Others Share Lessons, Struggles A Year After BBNaija". The Sun (Nigeria). 19 March 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  20. ^ Sadiq, Mobola (8 May 2021). "BBN Taught Me How To Understand, Ignore People –Alex Unusual". The Punch. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Look Of The Day: Alex Unusual". Vanguard (Nigeria). 22 April 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  22. ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (21 June 2019). "Alex Unusual Makes Nollywood Debut In 'Merry Men 2′". P.M. News. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  23. ^ "Reality Star Alex Unusual Makes Nollywood Debut In 'Merry Men 2′". Nigerian Tribune. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  24. ^ "Deyemi Okanlawon, Alex Unusual For Lanre Olusola's Online Book Launch Party". Vanguard (Nigeria). 30 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  25. ^ a b "Reality Star Alex Unusual Gets 'New Whip' From Fans". The Sun (Nigeria). 18 February 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  26. ^ "#AY's 'Merry Men 2' Set For Cinemas". Daily Trust. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  27. ^ ""Love Me Enough, Love Me Now" – Alex Asogwa's Short Film "Nucleus" is so Timely!". Bella Naija. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  28. ^ "Fate Of Alakada Characters". Character DB. 23 June 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  29. ^ "#BBNaija's Teddy A & Alex Join 2Baba As Brand Influencers Of Campari". Bella Naija. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  30. ^ Adesoji, Adetutu (19 October 2018). "Alex Bags Endorsement Deal". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  31. ^ Okundia, Jennifer (13 September 2018). "Alex Becomes Naomad Talent Management Brand Ambassador". P.M. News. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  32. ^ "Alex Signs Endorsement Deal With 'Eye Doctor Limited'". Information Nigeria. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  33. ^ "We Have A New Brand Ambassador!". L'Avyanna Official Website. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  34. ^ Dimoko-Kokorkus, Stella (12 April 2019). "Reality Star Alex Endorsed As Brand Ambassador". Stella Dimoko-Kokorkus. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  35. ^ Johnson, Violet (7 January 2020). "BBNaija's Alex Talks Being Suicidal And Finding Love". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  36. ^ Kenechi, Stephen (8 October 2020). "Alex Asogwa: I Was Depressed, Cried, Prayed For Death After BBNaija". TheCable. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  37. ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (4 June 2022). "Cosmetic Surgery: I Have Insecurities But Can Live With Them, Says BBNaija's Alex". The Punch. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  38. ^ Nwosu, Annie (10 July 2021). "Nothing Will Make Me Date A Married Man, Do Butt Surgery – BBNaija Star, Alex". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  39. ^ Oguntayo, Femi (23 January 2021). "I'll Never Marry A Short Man —Ex-BBNaija Alex". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  40. ^ Kenechi, Stephen (21 January 2021). "Alex Asogwa: I'll Opt For Artificial Insemination If I Don't Find Tall Husband". TheCable. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  41. ^ Oluwatobiloba, Adeeko (29 April 2019). "Reality Star, Alex Unusual Raises Concern On Bullying". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  42. ^ Obey, Yinka (10 July 2021). "I Almost Got Married Last Year But I Chose Me: BBNaija's Alex Shares Story Of Unhealthy & Abusive Relationship". Legit.ng. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  43. ^ "Alex Unusual mocks married women over cheating scandal -". Retrieved 26 March 2023.
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