Yul Edochie
| Yul Edochie | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Yul Edochie January 7, 1982 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Residence | Lekki Peninsula, Lagos[1] |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation | Actor/ Film Director |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) | May Aligwe (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) |
Pete Edochie Josephine Edochie |
| Relatives |
Linc Edochie (Brother) Muna Obiekwe (cousin)[2] Queen Dinma Edochie (Cousin) Rita Edochie (Aunt)[3] |
| Website |
www |
Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982)[4][5] is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner.[6] He is the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of 6 children. He got married at the age of 22.[7][8] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Early life
Yul attended Lillians' Day Nursery School and Robinson Street Primary School, Enugu between 1984 and 1992. His secondary education started from 1992 to 1998. In those 6 years he went to Marist Brothers' Juniorate, Uturu , University Secondary School Enugu, Ecumenical Community Secondary School Enugu and New Haven Boys Secondary School Enugu Respectively.
Personal life
He is married to May Aligwe and has 2 sons and a daughter.[9]
Career
He Joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled "The Exquires" alongside the Late Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie "Wind Of Glory".[10]
Other ventures
Yul Edochie Academy
In 2015, Yul Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos. He launched the academy as a result of the decline in quality and professionalism of upcoming Nigerian actors and actresses. The academy as stated by him is supposed to train the next generation of Nollywood actors and actresses. A duty which he intends to do personally. The academy gives talented people the opportunity to be introduced to the Nigerian Film Industry.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Afrifimo Awards[17] | Best Actor | Nominated | Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards[18] | Best Lead Male | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Pamsaa Awards[19] | Best Actor | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Won | ||
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards[20] | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 2009 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor Of The Year (English) | Won | |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vale of Tears | Starring Chiwetalu Agu, Rachael Okonkwo | |
| Poka Messiah | Hades | Starring Ernest Obi, Alex Usifo | |
| Rain Of Hope | Prince Okiki | Starring Chioma Chukwuka, Ruth Kadiri | |
| 2015 | Dowry Man | Uche | Film Director: Desmond Elliot. Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo |
| Compound Fools | Starring Funke Akindele | ||
| Royal Maid | Prince Izozo | Starring Eucharia Anunobi | |
| Ojuju Calabar | Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo | ||
| Dooshima | Film Director: Yul Edochie Starring Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| 2014 | Python Queen | Prince Oma | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo |
| Apostles Of Lucifer | Starring Ini Edo | ||
| Chioma The Weeping Queen | Prince Chukwuemeka | ||
| The Mirror | Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw | ||
| 2013 | Restless Soul | Starring Chika Ike | |
| Agony Of A Princess | Starring Chioma Chukwuka | ||
| Money Kingdom | Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie | ||
| Blind Choice | Starring Oge Okoye | ||
| The Jezebels | Starring Tonto Dikeh | ||
| Death Certificate | Starring Stephanie Okereke | ||
| Eye Of The Eagle | |||
| 2012 | Against The Law | Anthony | Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker |
| The End is Near | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | ||
| Bridge of Contract | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | ||
| Zone 9 | Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia | ||
| 2011 | Pleasure and Crime | Johnson | |
| Sarafina | Owen | Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar | |
| 2010 | Unstoppable | Chris | |
| 2009 | My Loving Heart | Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin | |
| Tears of Hope | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson | ||
| 2008 | Kiss My Pain | Johnson | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson |
| Give It Up | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo | ||
| 2007 | Wind of Glory[21] | Emeka | Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji |
| Sleek Ladies | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic | ||
Television
- The Palace (Soap Opera).[22]
- Royal Castle (Soap Opera).
- Tinsel (TV series) (Soap Opera)
References
- ↑ http://www.ngtrends.com/2013/10/nollywood-actor-yul-edochie-post-pictures-family-look/
- ↑ "helenozor.com: Muna Obiekwe: Details Of His Saddening Yet Traumatising Circustances That Led To His Death & How KOK, Patience Ozorkwor Tried To Save Him". helenozor.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ "naijaonpoint.com:Pete Edochie is my husband - Rita". naijaonpoint.com. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (21 June 2014). "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Biography". NMN Staff. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (21 June 2014). "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". Naij. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ Njuko, Benjamin (22 September 2012). "Me, my wife and my secret admirer – Yul Edochie". Vanguard Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Actor launches film Academy". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie Launches Film Academy". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie Launches his Film Academy". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie sets up film school". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie launches film Academy". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ "YUL EDOCHIE FLOATS FILM ACADEMY". Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (June 17, 2015). "Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'". Pulse.
- ↑ "NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ↑ "Pete Edochie's Son, Yul Edochie, Clinches PAMSAA Awards For Best Actor, 2013". My Celebrity And I. December 18, 2013.
- ↑ admin, nma (June 4, 2012). "WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 1st Nollywood Movies Awards (NMAs) 2012". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ↑ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ↑ http://pulse.ng/movies/the-palace-liz-benson-stars-alongside-chinwetalu-agu-yul-edochie-in-new-series-photos-id3919815.html