Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr. (born 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and film director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie The Figurine. He made his directorial debut with the film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story which is a remake of Rattlesnake (1995).

Early life Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr. was born in Lagos on 19 December 1970 to an Lebanese father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He received a diploma in Mass Communications at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in filming.

Career Nouah started acting in the early 1990s because he needed money for his General Certificate Education (GCE). His acting career kicked off when he starred as Jeff Akin-Thomas in the Nigerian TV soap opera Fortunes. He has since appeared in numerous films starring as the lead role, and has been called "Lover-Boy" for his numerous roles in romantic films. He is also considered to be one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria.

In 2015, Nouah secured the rights to the 1992 movie Living in Bondage for a possible remake. In 2018, he announced his remake had become a sequel titled Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, which was released on 8 November 2019. Nouah, who played the new villain, made his directorial debut, and the film won 7 awards at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

Personal life Nouah is married to Emelia Philips-Nouah. The couple has two sons named Quincy Nouah and Joshua Nouah and one daughter named Desiree Nouah. In 2025, he announced that he has been married to his wife since 2002 and that she helped him build his life from scratch.

Selected filmography

Film Year Title Function Cast 1996 Silent Night Actor with Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze, and Alex Usifo 1999 Camouflage Actor with Genevieve Nnaji and Bob-Manuel Udokwu End of the Wicked Actor (Emeka) with Alex Usifo Omiagbo and Helen Ukpabio 2000 Fugitive Actor with Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus, and Rita Dominic 2001 The Battle of Love Actor with Segun Arinze and Kanayo O. Kanayo 2002 Power of Love Actor (Chris) with Genevieve Nnaji Valentino Actor (Valentino) with Genevieve Nnaji My Love Actor with Hilda Dokubo Church Business Actor with Genevieve Nnaji 2003 Break Up Actor with Genevieve Nnaji, Jim Iyke, and Pat Attah Emotional Crack Actor (Chudi) with Stephanie Okereke and Patience Ozokwor Honey Actor (Edward) with Pete Edochie and Genevieve Nnaji Super Love Actor (Prince Obinna) with Genevieve Nnaji, Pete Edochie, Andy Amenechi 2003Passion and PainActor (Francis)with Genevieve Nnaji, Oby Edozie, Emeka Ike, Desmond Elliot2003 True Love Actorwith Omotola Jalade Ekeinde 2004 Across the Niger Actor Dangerous Twins Actor (Taiye & Kehinde) with Stella Damasus and Bimbo AkintolaHeay RainActor (Izu) 2005 Coming to South Africa Actor (Eddy) Bleeding Love Actor 2007 The Faculty Actor (Dave) 2008 Chase Actor with Uche Jombo Sweet Tomorrow Actor (Akan) 2008Tears in my EyesActorWith Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Larry Koldsweat, Ashley Nwosu 2009 Reloaded (2009 film) Actor (Femi) with Stephanie Okereke and Rita Dominic The Figurine Actor (Femi) with Kunle Afolayan Nnenda Actor Guilty Pleasures (2009 film) Actor (Tesso) with Nse Ikpe-Etim 2010 Private Storm Actor (Alex) with Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Ufuoma Ejenobor, and John Dumelo The Black Soul Actor (Kalu) 2011 Heart of a Fighter Actor (Ikenna) with Mercy Johnson, Enebeli Elebuwa, and Chika Ike Iru Oka Actor with Ayo Adesanya, Adebayo Salami, and Racheal Oniga 2012 Weekend Getaway Actor (Dr. Mark) with Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, and Uti Nwachukwu Gem of the Rainforest Actor with Pere Egbi, Joe Grisaffi 2013 Confusion Na Wa Actor (Emeka Nwosu) with Toyin Alabi, Tunde Aladese 2014 Unguarded Actor with Chet Anekwe Busted Life Actor with Chet Anekwe 30 Days in Atlanta Richard Actor 2015 Tempting Fate Actor (Ugo) with Dan Davies, Andrew Onochie, and John J Vogel The Grave Dust Actor (Johnson Okwuozo) with Joke Silva Gbomo Gbomo Express Actor (Austin Mba) with Shaffy Bello, Blossom Chukwujekwu 2016 '76 Actor (Captain Joseph Dewa) with Rita Dominic and Ibinabo Fiberesima2017The Accidental Spy Actor (Manny)Directed by Roger RussellMy Wife & I Actor (Toyosi)with Bimbo Ademoye, Rotimi Adelegan 2018 Crazy People Actor (Ramsey) with Chioma (Chigurl) Omerua, Sola Sobowale, Iretiola Doyle, Monalisa Chinda, Desmond Elliot and Kunle Afolayan Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons Actor (Ayo Alesinloye) with Remi Martins, Falz, Amaju Abioritsegbemi, Ayo Makun, Naz Okigbo, and Jim Iyke Lagos Landing Actor (Bayo) 2019 The Millions Actor (Bem Kator) With Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Director / Actor (Richard Williams) with Enyinna Nwigwe and Swanky JKA Merry Men 2 Actor (Ayo Alesinloye) with Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, and Falz2020Deranged Actor (Benny Essiam) with Nadia Buari Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story Director Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Ayo Makun, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Nneka the Pretty SerpentActor (Richard Williams)With Kenneth Okolie, Bimbo Ademoye2021Slay Actor (Richard)With Dawn Thandeka King, Idris Sultan and Tumi Morake2022Blood SistersActor ( Uncle B)With Kehinde Bankole, Nancy Isime2023Love, Lust & Other ThingsActor (Khalid Shettima)With Kunle Remi, Wale Ojo2023Merry Men 3: NemesisAyoWith Segun Arinze, Fred Amata2024A Country Called GhanaActorWith Charles Awurum, Tony Hans2024TòkunbòDirectorChidi Mokeme, Majid Michael, Adunni Ade, Gideon Okeke 2026 Actor Adunni Ade, Chidi Mokeme, Michelle Dede, Lasisi Elenu

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 Fortunes Jeff with Liz Benson and Regina Askia 2018 Oghenekome (Broken) with Segun Arinze2022Blood SistersUncle Bwith Ini-Dima Okojie, Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeFilmResultRef2010Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role The Figurine2017Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role'762018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role - English2019Levi2020Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Living in Bondage: Breaking FreeBest of Nollywood AwardsDirector of the Year2021Best of Nollywood Awards Rattlesnake2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Overall MovieBest Director of the Year

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