Gideon Eche-Okeke first came into the spotlight when he featured in reality TV show Big Brother Nigeria. After a stint in modeling, Gideon ventured into acting. He recently concluded training at The Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute New York.

Gideon currently plays a leading role on MNET Africa's daily drama series Tinsel, as Philip Ade-Williams.  He has gone on to bag several nominations including ''Actor of The Year'' at The FUTURE awards 2009, ''Best Actor In a Drama Series at NEA Awards 2010 and ''Best Actor In a TV Series'' award at the NEA Awards.

Gideon played the lead actor in the widely acclaimed movie, A Place in the Stars and also featured in the blockbuster When Love Happens.

Gideon is nominated for Best Actor in a Drama, for his role in A Place in the Stars