Yul Edochie
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Born | Yul Edochie January 7, 1982 |
Nationality | Nigeria |
Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
Occupation | Actor/ Film Director |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse(s) | May Aligwe (m. 2004) |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Pete Edochie Josephine Edochie |
Relatives | Linc Edochie (Brother)
Muna Obiekwe (cousin)[1] Queen Dinma Edochie (Cousin) Rita Edochie (Aunt)[2] |
Website | Yul Edochie AcademyYul Edochie Campaign Organisation |
Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982)[3][4] is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner.[5] He is from Anambra State Nigeria, 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.[6][7] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Early life[]
Yul Edochie 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[]
Edochie is married to May Aligwe and has 3 sons and a daughter.[8]
Career[]
Edochie 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".[9]
Other ventures[]
Yul Edochie Academy[]
In 2015, 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.[10][11][12][13][14][15]
Politics[]
On the 14 July 2017, Edochie declared his intention run for Governor of Anambra State.[16] This declaration was made in anticipation of a Not Too Young To Run Bill passed by the senate of the federal government of Nigeria.[17] The declaration was however made official on the 22nd of August 2017, when he picked up the nomination form of the political party "Democratic Peoples Congress"and was eventually the flag bearer and gubernatorial candidate of the party to run for governor of Anambra State.[18][19][20]
Awards[]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes | Ref |
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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 | Most Searched Actor | Nominated | [25] |
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Sleek Ladies | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic | |
2007 | Wind of Glory[26] | 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 | Film Director: Yul Edochie 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 | Film Director: Desmond Elliot. 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 | Nichodemu | Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, |
???? | Royal Choice | Starring Joyce Kalu, | |
2018 | The Billionaires | Eze Kwe Eche | Starring Osita Iheme |
2018 | Moms at War | Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele |
Television[]
- The Palace (Soap Opera).[27]
- Royal Castle (Soap Opera).
- Tinsel (TV series) (Soap Opera)
References[]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pete Edochie's son, Yul to contest in 2017 Anambra Governorship election". Retrieved Sep 21, 2017.
- ^ "Group commends Senate over passage of 'not too young to run' bill". Retrieved Sep 21, 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood actor Yul Edochie picks Anambra governorship party nomination form". Retrieved Sep 21, 2017.
- ^ "Why I want to be Anambra governor – Actor Yul Edochie". Retrieved Sep 21, 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Emerges Anambra Governorship Candidate". Retrieved Sep 21, 2017.
- ^ admin, nma (June 4, 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. December 18, 2013.
- ^ "NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (June 17, 2015). "Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'". Pulse.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Liz Benson stars alongside Chinwetalu AGU, Yul Edochie in new series [Photos]". 29 June 2015.
External links[]
- Nigerian actor-politicians
- University of Port Harcourt alumni
- Living people
- Igbo television personalities
- Male actors from Anambra State
- 1982 births
- Igbo male actors
- 21st-century Nigerian male actors
- Nigerian male film actors