Somkele Iyamah
| Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama | |
|---|---|
.png) Somkele Iyamah in 2016 | |
| Born |
Somkele Iyamah March 23 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Height | 5'10 |
| Children | Jordan Idhalama |
| Website |
www |
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama is a Nigerian TV and film actress and model. She is known for her roles in Dreamwalker (2012), 93 Days (2016), The Wedding Party (2016), The Arbitration (2016), the TV series Gidi Up (2013–present) and gained recognition at the Toronto and African International Film Festivals.
Early life
Iyamah was born in Delta State, to Andrew and Rosaline-Onyi Iyamah. She is the third of four children. She attended the Chrisland Schools and she was introduced to drama by an inspirational teacher while attending Grange School in Lagos.[1]
Somkele holds a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from McMaster University. She volunteered in several shows for charity at McMaster and modelled during the holidays in Nigeria. Her site says this included work for Virgin Nigeria, Harp, ETB and Visafone Communications.[2]
Career
Iyamah's first feature film was Dreamwalker, where she had a small part.[1] From 2013 - 2016, she appeared as Yvonne, a fashion designer, in the TV series, Gidi Up where she worked with O.C. Ukeje.
In 2016 three films she starred in 93 Days (2016), The Wedding Party (2016) and,The Arbitration (2016) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival which she attended as the first "female international Rising Star".[3]
In 2016, Iyamah appeared in the comedy-crime/heist thriller Ojukokoro (Greed) with Wale Ojo, Ali Nuhu, Tope Tedela and Seun Ajayi.[4]
Personal life
Somkele manages the fashion brand, Andrea Iyamah, founded by younger sister Dumebi Iyamah.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Toronto International Film Festival | International Rising Star | Herself | Won[6] |
| Africa International Film Festival | Special Jury Recognition Award | 93 Days | Won[7] | |
| The Exquisite Lady Of The Year (ELOY) Awards | Actress Of The Year | Won | ||
| The Future Awards Africa | Prize For Actor | Won [8] | ||
| 2017 | 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| Trailblazer Award | Herself | Won[9] |
References
- 1 2 "I’m a private person — Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ↑ "somkelei". somkelei. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- ↑ Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama: New Nollywood rising star goes to Toronto, Shaibu Husseini, 10 September 2016, The GuardienNG, Retrieved 7 October 2016
- ↑ http://pulse.ng/incoming/ojukokoro-greed-tope-tedela-beverly-naya-zainab-balogun-others-attend-movie-premiere-id6349019.html
- ↑ Iyamah, Andrea. "About A.I". Andrea Iyamah. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- ↑ "TIFF’s Rising Stars". TIFF. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "AFRIFF 2016: Rita Dominic, RMD, Somkele Idhalama, Chioma Ude attend Globe Awards". Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- ↑ "Winners of Future Awards Africa 2016 named - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- ↑ Partners, Alexander Moore (2017-03-02). "AMVCA 2017: Check Out Nigerian Entertainers Who Made The Nomination List". Nigeria News Online & Breaking News | BuzzNigeria.com. Retrieved 2017-03-04.