Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) 5: Nigeria’s Star Making Reality Show is BACK
Posted on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 4:33 PMBy BellaNaija.com
It’s so refreshing to see an original reality show concept thriving in Nigeria! The Amstel Malta Box Office Show popularly known as AMBO was launched in 2005 and is now more popular and relevant than ever before.
The show is built around Nigeria’s beloved movie industry – ‘Nollywood’.
Each year, thousands of hopefuls apply to be chosen as one of the AMBO Housemates. This year, over 10,000 Nigerians applied. Auditions for the 5th season of the show have been held in cities across the country including Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu and Benin. The chosen housemates will be introduced at the opening show which will be held on Sunday 15th November 2009.
For the next few weeks, the contestants will be staying in the AMBO House where they will hone their craft while competing for the big prize.
The winner of AMBO 5 is expected to go home with N2.5m, a brand new car and a starring role in a Nollywood blockbuster movie while the 2nd to 10th placed contestants will receive cash prizes.
The AMBO concept is very remarkable as it supports the star by financing their first major movie. Previous AMBO sponsored movies such as Sitanda have gone on to win major movie awards and accolades including Best Picture at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs).
For more information, visit the official AMBO website HERE
While we await the unveiling of this season’s AMBO housemates, lets journey down memory lane and explore the previous AMBO winners and movies.
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AMBO 1
Winner: Azizat Sadiq
Movie: Sitanda
Talented and pretty Azizat Sadiq from Kogi State won the first season of AMBO. Azizat’s acting prowess and inspiring story endeared her to the audience of the show. Azizat delivered a strong performance in Sitanda, appeared on the cover of True Love West Africa Magazine and is currently working on other TV and movie projects.
The AMBO Movie, Sitanda was directed by Izu Ojukwu and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
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AMBO 2
Winner: OC Ukeje
Movie: White Waters
Season 2 of AMBO was clinched by OC Ukeje. The gifted young actor saw off other housemates by consistently delivering strong performances during his stay in the AMBO House. OC’s flagship movie was White Waters produced by Izu Ojukwu. His performance in the movie was outstanding and he was rewarded with an award for Best Upcoming Actor at the 2008 AMAAs.
Multi-talented OC is currently involved in a range of entertainment related activities including singing, acting and MCing. He recently featured in the stage play ‘The Tarzan Monologues’.
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AMBO 3
Winner: Bhaira McWizu
Movie: Cindy’s Notes
Before winning the 3rd Season of AMBO, Bhaira McWizu was actively participating in her family’s business by running a hotel for her mum. Her career path changed when she entered the AMBO House. Bhaira proved worked hard and herself to be a talented actress and her hardwork paid off when she won!
Bhaira played the lead role in the 3rd AMBO movie ‘Cindy’s Notes’ which was directed by Izu Ojukwo. Following in the remarkable footsteps of previous AMBO movies, Cindy’s Notes was nominated for several AMAA awards including one for Bhaira who received a nomination for Most Promising Actress at the 2009 edition of the awards.
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AMBO 4
Winner: Wole Ojo
Movie is currently in post production
The theme of AMBO 4 was Royalty and Wole Ojo proved himself and he was crowned king. Wole was featured in the lead of the upcoming AMBO movie where he acted alongside veterans including Alex Osifo and Joke Silva. The movie is currently in post production and will be released soon.
Check out some exclusive stills from the set below.[nggallery id=176]
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Here are the showtimes for this season of AMBO, show starts on Sunday, 15th November 2009
AIT Network – 5:30pm on weekdays and 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sunday
DSTV Africa Magic – 9pm daily
TVC Lagos – 7pm daily
Galaxy TV Ibadan – 8pm daily
ITV Benin – 10pm daily
IBC Owerri – 10pm daily
CRBC Calabar – 6:30pm daily
DBN Lagos – 9pm daily
Tags: AMBO, Amstel Malta Box Office
Amstel is really helping these artists in a tangible way.
17th? is dat sunday or tuesday??
Love all Amstel Malta movies and Izu Ojukwu is one of the best directors in 9ja right now!
Cindy’s Notes was a delight to me and it really struck a chord re the importance of education and the need to ensure that every child has access to one. Can’t wait to see the movie in post production… I know it would be great too. 9ja movie industry is really stepping up…waiting for IJE also.
amstel malta box office is really bringing out talented nigerians
AM IMPRESSED WITH AMBO TV REALITY SHOW. IT SHOWS THAT NIGERIA IS BEGINNING TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HER YOUTH. AM A YOUNG TALENTED ACTOR, BUT I NEVER KNEW SOMETHING LIKE AMBO EXISTED UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2009. I HOPE TO BECOME AMBO 6 STAR NEXT SEASON.
I ALSO THANK BELLA NAIJA FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONS.
Hey, Kalu i wish you da best. U will surely win….
I think amstel malta is doing a gr8 job,i hope to participate in d ambo 6 edition.
please i will like to become a member of your team, i love it so help me my name is emmanuel owena i live in port harcourt river’s state. my phone number is +2347030456667.
really wish to be in the next amstel malta box,i got what it takes. when will sale of form begin.
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please i will like to become a member of your team, i love it so help me my name is Adams Rashy i live inlagos. my phone number is 08132590102 I think amstel malta is doing a gr8 job,i hope to participate in d ambo 6 edition my God that is just my dream i will b be able to give me happy if you could give that chance to prove my self.
Ambo is the bomb ! i’ve seen myself in the house of ambo six already. All my prayers is to be the next movie star from Ambo. so help me God. joining your team would be my pleasure. 07081255064 you’ve got my number.
Hi…………ambo super stars i would like to be one of you,i would be glad if i hear from you guys
bye 4 now.07064609946 Thanks
PLS SEND ME AN EMAIL WHEN THE AUDITION STARTS, THANKS
i would love to be a star like you guys cos i have what it takes
i want to know when the next form will be out for sale
Please i will like to be a contestant in the AMBO reality show.i will like to know when the audition for this year will take place.am in Lagos.
i will like to be a contestant in d AMBO reality show dis year.i want to show d world wat i am made of
Please i will like to be a contestant in the AMBO reality show.i will like to know when the audition for this year will take place.I am in Lagos, please thank you.
CARRY ON AM WITH U PEOPLE
My name is Izehiuwa Aimu . I will like to be a contestant of the AMBO Competition 2010. Please Anyone with valuable information should contact me on 08079889536
however ,i want to know when the ambo 6 audition will be coming up as am very much intrested
please do link me up on 07060833285 for ambo 6
i ve been longing for this ambo reality show, my name is chioma, pls could you keep me informed wen ur nxt ambo audition comes up since i dont get to see any website. my number is 08036457501
pls i wud love to know when registration for season six starts. Thanks
Please when is the audition for AMBO6 starting, please i want to participate, i would be gratefull if am notified i reside in benin city . This is my numba 08062087197 thanx
my name is okoye chioma,i reside in lagos.Am so much interested in knowing when Ambo season 6 reality show will be coming up.How to register and when to register.Thank you so much.
want to know wen season six will be coming up tanks
Pls i will like to know when ambo 6 audition will come up, thanks
when will ambo 6 registration comes up pls i need info?
pls i will love to know when the next reality show will come up, i really love to be part of it.
pls i will love to be among the contestant this season,caz i belive myself and no i am the very best,but do not no where to start from,pls give me a clue on it
AM MUCH INTRESTED IN THE GAME, I BELIVE I CAN DO BETTER.
U guys are doing good by helping in building hidden talents.
Just wanna b among the contestant
Give me a chance to show case my talents.am Nkiru.my number is08166669923
Plz i nid info on wen d nxt AMBO 6 registration will start..plz i nid it..coz i wont 2 b part of it..tanzx..ma numba z 08060454422
please inform me when the next ambo will start 08064194716
please inform me when the next AMBO will start +2347030405839
please i need to know when the next ambo 6 will start.
I am Falomo Olabode. A student of OAU, 400 level. I have always wanted to be a part of the AMBO show but my schooling has always been in the way. I would appreciate it if i could be contacted for the next season of the show. My numbers are 08034481735 and 08077746489. Thank you..
You pple re duin a grt job hunting talented nigerians itz grt you know i just hope one i become a star of ambo………
wen is ambo 6 coming up?cos i really want to be part of the show again.cos i lost it twice dat is ambo 4 and ambo 2
plz i wnt 2 knw wen d nxt amstel malta box office 6 wuld start.i wuld like 2 b a part of it.tanks cus i got talent and i nd 2 show it 2 d world.
my number plz conact me08169192377.
please,i will like to know the next Amstel Malta Box Office (6) will commence,i would like to be part of this section.i registered in 2008 but was not up to age then,but know am up to it.please i would like to know,i wouldn’t like this season to pass me by.Thank you.my number if necessary=07035765233
Pls I would like to knw wen the registration for the next ambo start will commence I am gifted but I knw I am not the best but jst to show wat I gat in me tnx. u can contact me on 07065942357
pls i would like 2 know wen the next ambo will commence. i really want 2 showcase my talent. thanks
Halo,its not news dat ambo is d most exciting tv talent show,i wil be honoured 2 be informed when d audition begins.my cel no is 08034688961,my email add is misunique@ymail.com.thanx
Hi ambo,thank you for fishing out talented ones.I’ll be honoured to be informed when ambo 6 audition begins.08191347491 is my contact or you could send me a mail.thank you.
Hi Ambo i really thank you people for creating a programm where the talent of the young ones can be escalated, i will be honoured to be informed when ambo 6 audition begeins. my contact 08135055736 or email me thnks.
hi,pls i would love to know when the audition for the next ambo will take place
Hi Ambo its rili a privilegde to hav dis opportunity,pls i will greatly appreciate it if im being informd wen d nxt edition will b starting.i love u guys u re d best
hi.pls i would like ro know wen the show will commence for this year;2011.u would like to participate.thnkx.my number is 07033290085.thnks
pls inform me whem the next programme begins.07033290085,mailspicyogee@yahoo.com.pls
pls,i’l like to enter for this year’s (2011) ambo competitn.i’l be glad if am informd on wen nd hw to participate.tnk! 07035336740,08051866675,08188781239.
Hi Ambo pls when is the 2011 edition coming up
Hi ambo,ι̥ want to say a big thank γ̲̣̣̥☺ΰ for creating an avenue for raw and viable talents to come to limelight,ι̥ wld like to be informed when ambo 6 auditions begins. ♍γ̲̣̣̥ contact 07033282100 or pls do mail M̶̲̥̅€. Thanks.
hi.pls i would like to be informed when the next audition starts.please contact me via mailspicyogee@yahoo.com. thank you
Ambo you are the best.please i wil lik 2 knw when d form 4 d next ambo wil be out please i wil like to be part of it .thank u for d opportunity u provided 4 people like us.u are d best.thank u.
Whem is ambo 2011 starting.
pls i would like 2 know when d next ambo audition will start.my phone no. is 08038309524
would like to know when d next ambo audition will b takn place
i want to be a the next Ambo6 how can i be a part of it
Hello,Please when will the next ambo commerce? I would love to be a part of the grooming process.thank you.
please please do endavour to inform me as soon as this years AMBO registration starts.Thank you.
Hi sir, i just want you to make me forever happy cos i need to buy your films but are unavailable in market. i shall be so grateful if you can show me how to locate your office to grab my copy. infact i love you pretty much cos you are doing fine… my number is 08086311302. love ya.. bye..
Hi sir, i want to appreciate your excellent work of bringing up young stars in nigeria. Likewise i wish you can link me up with your distributors or even give me your office address cos i want to buy your films from SITANDA to the latest cos my people have searched but could not find. AMBO you are pretty much.. We love you…
Hi ambo, pls send me ur distrbutors address cos we need ur films
hi AMBO, i love ur innitiative and ur dream its a wonderful one, i,m also the kind that dream of many things but i dont have the priviledge to showcase or fulfil my dream, i use to write concepts, advert concepts, stories, song, ideas on program like yours but i really need a help, i hope u will help me with all this i have and i,m sure u will appreciate it if u give me a chance, please give me a call on, 08168899856, 08053075005, i want u to know i have it all when it comes to entertainment and i dea to make a better tommorow
i really enjoy watching nd would like to be in rhe house…pls inform me when forms are released.my number is 07033290085.thank you and keep it up
pls inform me wen d next face of AMBO is in process.
Would love to knw wen season six of ambo wil happen. I want to be a part of it. Pls contact me for information.
08138272428
Ambo u ar doin a great job i luv dat,more kudos to ur elbow. I really do av a flare for acting and i knw i can do better,i luv Ambo,when is ambo6 comin out?pls contact me via email vanillagold@ymail.com or 08130799945.
wuld lyk 2 knw wn d next ambo auditn comences.i wnt 2 be a cmpeting part of it.07035336740.tnks!
Hello Ambo am very happy for what you are doing for the talented people of Nigeria. I will be happy and honoured to be informed when Ambo 6 audition begins. my contact is 08067765230 or you can email me. THANKS
Halo Ambo am so excited for what you are doing for we youths in Nigeria. i will be very grateful to be inform of when Ambo 6 audition begins. You can email me or contact me with 07032772234.Thanks
Hi Ambo, i really love your program because is has been of great encouragement to youths all over. Please keep me updated on how to get the form for the next show.
Thanks
pls whn is the audition for ambo 6 coming up? Would rily luv to be amongst the contestant. Will rily appreciate it if am been contacted when sales of form begins. Tanx alot
Hi AMBO, am really grateful for creating a programme were young talent can be discovered God bless you. i would like to take part in the next edition of AMBO. Please contact me on 08137972504 or email me thanks
Hi ambo, thank for fishing out talented ones. it will be an honoured to be informed when ambo 6 begins 08137977504 is my contact or you could email me thanks.
Wat happened to AMBO:( I rily rily miss d reality tv show. Pls I need to knw whassup wivc dem. Ther was no show last year. Has it ended?
hy ambo,u’ve bin a source of inspiratn 2 youths who dream of makin it in nollywood,nd i mst say dat i am 1 of dem..i want 2 be a part ambo 6..nid informatn on wen d auditn is takin place..tank u
hello ambo, i have been a dying fan of yours from the very begining. i would love to be part of the ambo six. please this is my contact number. 08070444986 or 08036211003. please contact me. thanks in anticipation for your positive response.
Ambo is a great reality show because it discovers d skills of people who have the potential of acting. Pls I will like to be a part of the next AMBO show. A̷̷̴̐͠♏ a 200L student of theatre Arts, UI•.U̶̲̥̅̊ can also contact me with this num 08020629872. Thanks
Hi ambo rocks and its d num. 1 reality show,plz i ‘ll like 2 knw when ambo 6 audition will comence coz i’m so prepared 2 be d nxt face of ambo tanx…. Tim.edoz20@yahoo.com, 07036399439. Cheerzzzz
Hi Amstel Team!I will like to know when ambo 6 audition will commence. I will love to be one of the contestant.Thanks.
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nice reality show, have watched the previous season with keen interest and concluded that ambo makes the best out of the best. Pls will love to be part of the next season, i believe i have something to offer. will be happy if am informed. thanks alot and keep doing this great work. my num is 08030999276
Would Love to know when the ambo6 auditions start. Good Job y’all, very good job.
Hi guys, please I would really appreciate it if I get a notification of AMBO6. . .You guys are doing great and I would love to be a part of it. Thanks
i just want to know if ambo6 take place or not
Hello Dear, I wish to be part of the 2012 edition of AMBO. I’m a highly talented actress who has not been opportuned to show the world, what i’m made of. Kindly notify me during the registration so i can be part of it.
Thanks….