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Chiwetel Ejiofor is talented, gorgeous and getting a lot of buzz. Before you run out to watch “12 Years A Slave”, take a minute to get to know Hollywood’s new favorite actor a little bit better.
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He’s Gorgeous
Just look at that smile.
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He Looks Even Better With a Beard
That is, if you’ve got a thing for beards.
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You’ve Been Pronouncing His Name Wrong
It’s Chew-it-ell Edge-ee-oh-for. Say it three times slowly and you’ll get the hang of it.
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Still Having Trouble?
You can call him Chewy for short, all of his friends do.
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He’s English
He’s really good at his American accent, but Chiwetel was born in London’s Forest Gate. His parents hail from Nigeria.
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His Scar Is Kind of a Sad Story
Back in 1988, When Ejiofor was 11, he was in a car crash on his way to a family wedding in Nigeria. Chiwetel survived, but his father was killed.
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He’s Only 36
For some reason, he looks a lot older. But that has more to do with his serious dramatic acting chops than his actual age.
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He’s Not Serious All the Time
Chiwetel’s not afraid to branch out. He once played a singing Soho drag queen named Lola in a 2005 movie called “Kinky Boots”.
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He’s Getting Ready to Blowup in a Big Way
There’s a lot of Academy buzz surrounding “12 Years a Slave”. Whether or not he gets the award, his stellar performance is going to launch him into superstar status.
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It’s About Time
Chiwetel spent a long time playing supporting roles. Trying to remember where you recognize him from? He had roles in “American Gangster”, “Inside Man”, “Children of Men” and even “Serenity”. But “12 Years A Slave” is his biggest role yet.
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He’s Branching Out Into Directing
He’s already written and directed one short film: “Slapper.” And the industry is eagerly awaiting his next feature project.
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He Doesn’t Have a Twitter Page
Sorry ladies. You’ll have to save those love Tweets for a later date.
- SZA Awarded Hal David Starlight Award For Songwriting
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He Likes Confident Women
“Knowing yourself, taking care of yourself and liking yourself is s*xy,” he says. “It takes work to really feel at peace with yourself, but when you do, you shine more.”
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We Have No Idea Who He’s Dating
Chiwetel is notoriously private. He’s gone on the record to say that he’s a romantic. But he refuses to say if he’s dating someone or who it is.
- SZA Awarded Hal David Starlight Award For Songwriting
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- Why Actress Amber Iman Calls ‘Goddess’ A Love Letter To Black Women In Theater [Exclusive]
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He Can Sing
In fact, he was a in a band called Blind in the early 90s. He sang backup and even performedat The Rock Garden in London’s Covent Garden.
- SZA Awarded Hal David Starlight Award For Songwriting
- Former Pro Footballer Ryan Clark Calls Diddy A ‘B—-‘ For ‘Stomping’ Out Cassie In Video
- Why Actress Amber Iman Calls ‘Goddess’ A Love Letter To Black Women In Theater [Exclusive]
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