Charles Awurum

Charles Awurum, He was born on the 23rd December, 1964. He is a popular Nollywood Actor, Producer, Director and Comedian. He is from the Southeastern part of Nigeria Imo State precisely. Awurum grew up in Lagos State and had aspirations to be a professional actor from a young age. He wrote to the producers of Village Headmaster (discontinued Nigerian soap opera) that he aspired to be part of the soap opera cast. Eventually he got an invitation from the producers, but could not feature on the show due to his young age and minimal support from the people and his local community. He stuck to acting drama in church as well as the school he attended. Charles had his Primary and Secondary education in Lagos State. He left Lagos State and went to pursue his University Education in the University of Calabar where he got a Bachelor's Degree in Théâtre Arts. Awurum started out acting in his church as well as his school so that by the time of graduation from college, he was already a good and versatile actor. He came into Nollywood taking only 'serious' roles, he later at a point in his career decided to do only comedy roles which in initial stage and conception of this idea, he was denied due to his "mean looks".