Samuel Abiola Robinson
Samuel Abiola Robinson is a Nigerian actor who appears in Nollywood films and Malayalam films.[1][2]
Samuel Abiola Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1998 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Personal life
Robinson attended Grait Secondary School but put off university to pursue a career as a professional actor.[3][4]
Career
Samuel's career as an actor began in 2013.[5] He has appeared in several major productions in Africa such as Walt Disney's Desperate Housewives Africa, M-Net's Tinsel, MTV Base's Shuga and Raconteur Production's 8 Bars And A Clef to name a few.[6] He became the first African Actor to play a leading role in Indian cinema[7] when he featured in an Indian film, the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria, with Indian actor Soubin Shahir.[8] Samuel can next be seen in upcoming Malayalam movie titled Oru Caribbean Udayippu.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 Bars & A Clef | Young Victor | |
| 2016 | Green White Green | Segun | |
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Samuel Abiola Robinson / Sudani | Malayalam film |
| 2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu[9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tinsel | Gogo | |
| 2015 | Shuga | Ozzy | |
| 2015 | The MiddleMen | Amos | |
| 2015 | Desperate Housewives Africa | Akin Bello | |
| 2017 | The Governor | Toju Ochello |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Playing Victim | Tekena |
References
- "'Poli', 'Katta Waiting'- Nigerian star scouring for meaning". Kaumudiglobal.com. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Nollywood: Young actors suffer unfair treatment from producers - Samuel Robinson - Daily Post Nigeria". Dailypost.ng. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Soccer hero from Nigeria". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- "AT MY FIRST AUDITION, THE DIRECTOR STOOD UP AND SHOOK MY HAND". YNAIJA. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- "Injustices faced by young Nigerian actors". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nigerian Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson To Star In 'Sudani From Nigeria'". Afrireviews. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- "Fom Porotta to People, I Love Kerala Samuel Abiola Robinson". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Soubin Shahir to play the lead in Sudani from Nigeria". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- "'Sudani from Nigeria' fame Samuel Abiola Robinson to play the lead in 'Oru Caribbean Udayippu'". Newscoopz.com. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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