Maurice Sam is a celebrated Nigerian actor, DJ, social media influencer, and model, widely recognized for his role as Acid in the Nollywood TV series “Hustle.”
Early life and Education
The Nigerian actor was born in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. He is of Igbo ethnicity and holds Nigerian nationality. Maurice grew up in Lagos and pursued a degree in mass communication at the University of Lagos.
Career
Maurice Sam’s breakthrough came in 2016 with his role as Acid in the Nigerian TV show “Hustle.” He subsequently appeared in other films and TV shows, such as “Believe,” “When Men Cry,” “Just Us,” and “Breaking Point.” In 2018, he won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, followed by a Golden Movie Award for Best Actor in a Comedy in 2019.
In addition to acting, Maurice is a model and social media influencer, boasting 740k followers on Instagram and over 200k on Facebook. He is also a DJ and runs a YouTube channel, created in 2013, where he shares his movies. The channel has over 548k subscribers.
Personal life
The Nigerian actor prefers to keep his personal life private. There have been rumors about his engagement to Nigerian actress Sonia Uche, but neither has confirmed these rumors, and he appears to be single as of 2024. The two are best friends and work closely together, often leading to speculation about a romantic relationship.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 250,000 dollars