Yul Edochie | |
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 Edochie in 2016 | |
| Born | Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982 |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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| Years active | 2007 — present |
| Spouses | May 2005-2022 |
| Children | 4 |
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| Website | yuledochietv |
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // ⓘ popularly known as Yul Edochie// ⓘ (born 7 January 1982) [2][3] is a Nigerian actor.[4] He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.
Personal life
He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22.[5][6] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.[7]
Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.[8]
Edochie is married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter.[9] On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that he had taken fellow actor, Judy Austin, as his second wife, as well as their newborn son.[10][11]
Career
Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa.[12] He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.[13]
In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.[14]
Politics
In 2017 Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State,[15] and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.[16][17] Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.[18]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sleek Ladies | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic | |
| 2007 | Wind of Glory[19] | Emeka | Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji |
| 2008 | Give It Up | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo | |
| 2008 | Kiss My Pain | Johnson | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson |
| 2009 | Tears of Hope | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson | |
| 2009 | My Loving Heart | Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin | |
| 2010 | Unstoppable | Chris | |
| 2011 | Sarafina | Owen | Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar |
| 2011 | Pleasure and Crime | Johnson | |
| 2012 | Zone 9 | Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia | |
| 2012 | Bridge of Contract | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | |
| 2012 | The End is Near | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | |
| 2012 | Against The Law | Anthony | Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker |
| 2013 | Eye Of The Eagle | ||
| 2013 | Death Certificate | Starring Stephanie Okereke | |
| 2013 | The Jezebels | Starring Tonto Dikeh | |
| 2013 | Blind Choice | Starring Oge Okoye | |
| 2013 | Money Kingdom | Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie | |
| 2013 | Agony Of A Princess | Starring Chioma Chukwuka | |
| 2013 | Restless Soul | Starring Chika Ike | |
| 2014 | The Mirror | Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw | |
| 2014 | Chioma The Weeping Queen | Prince Chukwuemeka | |
| 2014 | Apostles Of Lucifer | Starring Ini Edo | |
| 2014 | Python Queen | Prince Oma | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo |
| 2015 | Dooshima | Director | Starring Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2015 | Ojuju Calabar | Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo | |
| 2015 | Royal Maid | Prince Izozo | Starring Eucharia Anunobi |
| 2015 | Compound Fools | Starring Funke Akindele | |
| 2015 | Dowry Man | Uche | Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo |
| 2017 | The Affectionate Wife | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| 2017 | Passion of a Prince | Starring Chiwetalu Agu | |
| 2017 | Mysterious Family | ||
| 2017 | ATM Machine | Nicodemus | Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams |
| ???? | Royal Choice | Starring Joyce Kalu | |
| 2018 | The Billionaires | Eze Kwe Eche | Starring Osita Iheme |
| 2018 | Moms at War | Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele | |
Television
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor Of The Year (English) | Won | ||
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Nominated | [21] | |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Won | ||
| 2013 | Pamsaa Awards | Best Actor | Won | [22] | |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Male | Nominated | [23] | |
| 2015 | Afrifimo Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given | [24] |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Nominated | [25] | |
References
- ↑ "helenozor.com: Muna Obiekwe: Details Of His Saddening Yet Traumatising Circumstances That Led To His Death & How KOK, Patience Ozorkwor Tried To Save Him". helenozor.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Biography". Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Having A 'Flat Stomach' Is Very Childish —Nollywood Star Yul Edochie". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". Naij. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ↑ Alhassan, Amina (28 March 2015). "I wanted to be a soldier but ended up an actor – Yul Edochie". Daily Trust. Lagos, Nigeria: Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Njuko, Benjamin (22 September 2012). "Me, my wife and my secret admirer – Yul Edochie". Vanguard Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (30 April 2022). "When Yul Edochie's 2nd wife, Judy Austin opened up on sex, marriage, relationship". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ↑ Kaduna, George (27 April 2022). "Yul Edochie welcomes son from second wife as first wife reacts – Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ Nigeria, Online; Webby (29 February 2020). "My experience when I joined Nollywood in 2005 – Yul Edochie". OnlineNigeria.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Actor launches film Academy". Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ↑ "Pete Edochie's son, Yul to contest in 2017 Anambra Governorship election". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ "Nollywood actor Yul Edochie picks Anambra governorship party nomination form". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ "Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Emerges Anambra Governorship Candidate". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ John Abayomi (17 November 2017). "INEC declares Obiano winner of Anambra election". Punch. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "Liz Benson stars alongside Chinwetalu AGU, Yul Edochie in new series [Photos]". 29 June 2015.
- ↑ admin, nma (4 June 2012). "WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 1st Nollywood Movies Awards (NMAs) 2012". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ↑ "Pete Edochie's Son, Yul Edochie, Clinches PAMSAA Awards For Best Actor, 2013". My Celebrity And I. 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (17 June 2015). "Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'". Pulse.
- ↑ "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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