Adesua Etomi

Adesua Etomi
Adesua Etomi
Born Tolulope Adesuwa Etomi
22 February[lower-alpha 1]
Owerri, Imo, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater
Occupation Actress, producer
Years active 2012–present
Spouse(s)
Banky Wellington (m. 2017)
[3]

Adesua Etomi (born 22 February)[4] is a Nigerian actress. In 2014, she starred in her first feature film Knocking On Heaven's Door.[5] She won the Best Actress in A Drama award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the 2015 romantic drama film Falling.[6][7]

Early life and education

Tolulope Adesuwa Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State, on 22 February.[8][9] Several major editorials on Etomi state her birth year as 1988.[10][1][11] However, in an interview published in January 2016, Etomi told Pulse Nigeria that she was 29 years old.[2] Furthermore, Answers Africa published an article in March 2016, stating that she was 30 years old.[12] Her father is a soldier of Esan descent, and her mother is an engineer of Yoruba descent.[13] She is the youngest of three siblings.[14] Etomi attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she joined the drama club at the age of seven. Thereafter, she attended Queen's College, Lagos before moving to the United Kingdom at the age of 13 years old, and later obtained a diploma in "physical theatre, musical theatre and performing arts" from City College Coventry in 2004.[15] After completing these courses in 2006 with triple distinctions, she studied drama and performance at the University of Wolverhampton, graduating with first-class honours.[8]

Career

Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration,[16] The Wedding Party,[17] and Falling.[18] Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress In A Drama.[19][20] Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015),[21] and Couple of Days (2016).[22] Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention.[23][24] Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016 on television.[25]

Personal life

She got engaged to Banky W in February 2017.[26][27] They both got traditionally married on 19 November, Court Wedding on 20 November and on 25 November (2017) they had the White Wedding in Cape Town, South Africa.[28]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The CallTaraShort Film
2014Brave[29]LayoShort Film
2014Knocking On Heaven's Door[30]DebbieFeature Film – Theatrical release: 18 April 2014
2015Falling[31]MunaFeature Film – Theatrical release: 18 September 2015
2015A Soldier's Story[32]LebariFeature Film – Theatrical release: 23 October 2015
2015Out Of Luck[33]BisolaFeature Film – Theatrical release: 4 December 2015
2016Couple Of DaysNinaFeature Film – Theatrical release: 5 February 2016[34]
2016And The Spirit Slowly Dies[35]Tima Odera-BlakeFeature Film – In development
2016The Arbitration[36]Dara OlujobiFeature Film – Theatrical Release: 12 August 2016
2016Something Wicked[37]TBCFeature Film – Theatrical Release: First Quarter, 2017
2016The Wedding Party[38]Dunni CokerFeature Film – World Premiere – 8 September 2016[39]
2016Ayamma: Music In The Desert[40]Ayamma/Iko/IhuomaFeature Film – Theatrical release: 23 December 2016
201710 Days In Sun City[41]BiancaFeature Film – Theatrical Release: 23 June 2017
2017The Wedding Party 2Dunni OnwukaFeature Film – World Premiere – 11 December 2017
2018Date night

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Smooth PromotionsReporter/PresenterTV Station
2014Gidi Up (season 2)[42]SharonSeries
2015Las Gidi Cops[43]Amaka ObioraSeries
2015Shuga (season 4)[44]SheilaSeries
2017Shuga: Down South[45][46]SheilaSeries

Theatre

YearTitleRoleCompany
2004The CrucibleJohn ProctorCity College Production
2005Miss SaigonJohn ThomasCity College Production
2006Jesus Christ SuperstarJudasCity College Production
2008FractalThe OppressedArena Theatre
2009The Grimm TalesDwarf/WitchArena Theatre
2009Not My Cup Of TeaImmigrantArena Theatre
2012The Miller's TaleAliceSaga Tiata - Edinburge Fringe Festival
2013Anatomy Of A WomanBolatitoLagos Theater Festival
2013ShatteredLovethPaw Studios
2013Crystal SlippersSewaThespian Family Theater
2013London Life Lagos LivingSuePaw Studios
2013Saro[47]RumeBap Productions
2013Secret Life Of Baba Segi's WivesSegiJoos and Joms Productions
2014Band Aid[48]
2014Make We WakaChantelleLook Left Look Right
2014Saro[49]RumeBap Productions

Voice over

YearRoleCompany
2013Taste BudFanta
2014FanSolo Phones

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2009Foresight Theater AwardsBest Performance in a devised Piece of workHerselfWon
20142014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsMost Promising ActressKnocking on Heaven's DoorNominated
2014Nollywood Reinvented AwardsBest New ActressHerselfWon
2015Golden Movie AwardsGolden Actress in a Lead RoleFallingNominated
2015Golden Movie Awards [50]Discovery of the YearHerselfWon
2015City People Entertainment Awards [51]Best New ActressHerselfNominated
20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActressFallingNominated
20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest On-screen duoNominated
20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsFemale Viewer's ChoiceHerselfNominated
2015ELOY AwardsActress of the Year - Big screen[52]FallingWon
2015ELOY AwardsActress of the Year - TelevisionGidi UpNominated
20162016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards [53]Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV series)FallingWon
201612th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in Leading roleFallingNominated
2016Golden Movie AwardsGolden ActressFallingNominated
2016Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in Leading RoleFallingNominated
2016ELOY awardsActress of the year - Big ScreenThe ArbitrationNominated
20172017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress Drama/TV SeriesThe ArbitrationNominated
20172017 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Lead Actress In A FilmAyammaNominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Many sources give Etomi's year of birth as 1988.[1] However, she claimed to be 29 years old in a Pulse Interview in January 2016.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "10 wonderful things to know about Adesua Etomi". 3 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Full Interview: Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Chats With Pulse TV". Pulse Nigeria.
  3. ↑ https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2017/11/bankyw-unveils-his-bride-adesua-etomi-at-their-traditional-wedding-more-photos.html
  4. ↑ Kayode Badmus (22 February 2016). "Adesua Etomi: Life of a 'first class' graduate turned screen diva as she celebrates another year". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  5. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Adesua Etomi: 5 movies featuring Africa's best actress of the year".
  6. ↑ "#AMVCA2016 … and the Winners are Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Linus, Folarin 'Falz' Falana, Funke Akindele & More - See Full List".
  7. ↑ "Adesua Etomi: Life Of A 'first Class' Graduate Turned Screen Diva As She Celebrates Another Year - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". 22 February 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi".
  9. ↑ "The Amazing Life of Adesua Etomi".
  10. ↑ "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi". Daily Media.
  11. ↑ "Adesua Etomi Biography". Naij.
  12. ↑ "Africa's Best Actress of the Year; Adesua Etomi".
  13. ↑ "Birthday Turnup! Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Celebrates with Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Linda Ejiofor & More".
  14. ↑ "Nollywood Actress Adesua Etoni: I'm from Esan Tribe from Edo State, My Mother is Yoruba". Naija Gists. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  15. ↑ Yemisi Suleiman (5 June 2016). "AMAA Nominees 2016". Allure Magazine (Vanguard): 13. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  16. ↑ "NET Films: Watch O.C Ukeje and Adesua Etomi in new movie The Arbitration - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". 28 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "'The Wedding Party' of Banky W and Adesua Etomi - Premium Times Nigeria". 11 November 2016.
  18. ↑ "Nollywood Movie 'Falling' Which Stars Desmond Elliot And Adesua Etomi To Hit Cinemas In September - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". 13 August 2015.
  19. ↑ "'Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer".
  20. ↑ "Adesua Etomi Best Actress 2016 AMVCA ▷ All News ▷ Naij.com".
  21. ↑ "This Movie Trailer is a Must Watch! Linda Ejiofor, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela & More in 'Out of Luck'". BellaNaija.
  22. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Couple of Days": Watch Adesua Etomi, Falz, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili in behind the scenes".
  23. ↑ "MTV Shuga Behind the Scnenes - Adesua Etomi talks about her character Sheila in MTV Shuga 4".
  24. ↑ "MTV Shuga character profile - Sheila".
  25. ↑ "Are You Ready for 'Lasgidi Cops: Special Crimes Unit'? Watch the Trailer of the Crime Series starring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & More!". BellaNaija. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  26. ↑ Jayne Augoye (3 May 2017). "It's no movie, BankyW and actress Adesua Etomi announce engagement". Premium Times. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  27. ↑ "See photos of Banky W and Adesua Etomi at their introduction ceremony". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  28. ↑ "#BAAD2017: Presents Banky W and Adesua Etomi's White Wedding". The Informant Spy. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  29. ↑ Mistah Cole. "Trailer For Short Nigerian Film BRAVE Starring Wole Ojo and Adesua Etomi". 360Nobs.com.
  30. ↑ Efeturi. "Movie Review: Knocking On Heaven's Door - 360Nobs.com". 360Nobs.com.
  31. ↑ "'Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer". BellaNaija.
  32. ↑ "A Soldier's Story – Featuring Linda Ejiofor, Tope Tedela, Adesua Etomi, Daniel K Daniel". Pride Magazine Nigeria.
  33. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "'Out of Luck': Watch Femi Branch, Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor, Niyi Johnson in trailer".
  34. ↑ "Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days'Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". 11 January 2016.
  35. ↑ "ADESUA ETOMI to Star in Powerful Drama 'And the Spirit Slowly Dies'". 4 March 2016.
  36. ↑ "The Star-Studded Teaser for 'The Arbitration' is Here, Starring O.C Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Ireti Doyle, Sola Fosudo, Beverly Naya & More". BellaNaija. 2 August 2016.
  37. ↑ "Watch the Teaser of "Something Wicked" starring Ireti Doyle, Okey Uzoeshi, Adesua Etomi, Gabriel Afolayan, Beverly Naya & More".
  38. ↑ "Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale & More to Star in EbonyLife Films' "The Wedding Party" - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com.
  39. ↑ "The Wedding Party". TIFF.
  40. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Ayanmma : Music in the Forest": Photos of Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Ime Bishop on set".
  41. ↑ "Anticipate AY Makun's Next Movie "10 Days In Sun City" starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adesua Etomi, 2Baba & More - See More BTS Photos & a New Teaser - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com.
  42. ↑ "Meet the Stars of Gidi Up, Season 2". Encomium Magazine.
  43. ↑ Edwin I. Madu. "Edwin Ikenna Madu: Reviewing 'Lasgidi Cops – Special Crimes Unit'". BellaNaija.
  44. ↑ Vwovwe Egbo (5 September 2015). "Adesua Etomi, Sharon Ezeamaka, Others: TV series stars spend time with fans ahead of season". pulse.ng.
  45. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Watch episode 8 of "MTV Shuga: Down South"".
  46. ↑ "Cast - MTV Shuga".
  47. ↑ "2014: New faces to watch in Nigerian arts".
  48. ↑ YManager (17 November 2014). "Majmua Theatre brings Band Aid, the Christmas edition to the Muson [DETAILS] - YNaija".
  49. ↑ "THE RETURN OF SARO THE MUSICAL, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com.
  50. ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (29 June 2015). "'Golden Movie Award': Nse Ikpe Etim, Adesua Etomi, OC Ukeje win big". pulse.ng.
  51. ↑ http://citypeople.com.ng/i/updated-nominees-emerge-for-2015-city-people-entertainment-awards/
  52. ↑ "Adesua Etomi Wins Best Actress At Eloy Awards 2015 - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". 30 November 2015.
  53. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "AMVCA 2016: Adesua Etomi beats Genevieve Nnaji to win 'Best Actress'".
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