Ime Bishop Umoh

Ime Bishop
Born Ime Bishop Umoh
15 July 1981
Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State
Nationality Nigerian
Other names Okon Lagos
Alma mater University Of Uyo
Occupation actor, comedian
Spouse(s)
Idara Bishop (m. 2013)
Children (2)

Ime Bishop often called Okon Lagos or Udo Yes is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1]

Early life, education and career

Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom state in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy.[2] He started his acting career right from his chilldhood and he featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008.[3][4]

Endorsement

  • He is a brand ambassador to GLO Nigeria.[5]

Political appointment

The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.[6]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2012 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards Comedy Movie of the year Okon lagos 2 Won
2013 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Comedy of the year Okon goes to school Won
2013 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actor in Supporting Role Udeme Mmi Won
2014 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Comedy of the year I come lagos Won
2016 2016 Nigeria Teen Choice Awards Comic Actor of the year(English) [7] Nominated
2016 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a comedy Caught in the Act Nominated
2017 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor In Comedy The Boss is Mine Won

Films

Title Year
Uyai 2008
Edikan[8] 2009
Silent Scandals 2009
The Head Office 2011
Vulcanizer 2011
Okon Lagos 2011
Udeme mmi[9] 2012
Okon goes to school 2012
Sak Sio 2012
Jump and pass 2013
The place 2013
The champion
Okon the driver 2014
Okon on the run 2014
Okon and Jennifer 2015
Udo Facebook 2015
The Boss is mine[10] 2016

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Biography - Ime Bishop". Austinmedia. 3 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Details - Ime Bishop Umoh". Naij News. 12 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Uya by Ime Bishop". Irokotv. 20 March 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ime Bishop carrer". 5 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Glo signs on 28 Ambassadors. Vanguardngr News. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Nollywood actor appointed SA to Akwa ibom governor". Thenewsnigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "2016 NTCA Awards". 2 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "comedy-Edikan". 5 July 2009.
  9. ↑ "Udeme mmi". Youtube.
  10. ↑ The boss is Mine. Naijagists.
  11. ↑ "Ini Edo and Ime Bishop". Pulse. Ng.

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