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 Edochie in 2016 | |
| Born | Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982 |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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| Years active | 2007 — present |
| Spouses | Judy (m.2022) May (m.2005-2022) |
| Children | 6 |
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| Website | yuledochietv |
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // ⓘ popularly known as Yul Edochie// ⓘ (born 7 January 1982) [2][3] is a Nigerian actor.[4] He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of a veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.
Personal life[edit]
He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22.[5][6] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.[7]
Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.[8]
Edochie was married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter, now married to Judy in whom they share two sons [9] On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that he had taken his fellow actor, Judy Austin, as his 2nd wife and they have two sons.[10][11]
Career[edit]
Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa.[12] He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.[13]
In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.[14]
Politics[edit]
In 2017, Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State,[15] and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.[16][17] Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.[18]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sleek Ladies | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic | |
| 2007 | Wind of Glory[19] | 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 | Director | 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 | 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 | Nicodemus | Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams |
| ???? | Royal Choice | Starring Joyce Kalu | |
| 2018 | The Billionaires | Eze Kwe Eche | Starring Osita Iheme |
| 2018 | Moms at War | Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele |
Television[edit]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Nominated | [25] |
References[edit]
- ^ "helenozor.com: Muna Obiekwe: Details Of His Saddening Yet Traumatising Circumstances That Led To His Death & How KOK, Patience Ozorkwor Tried To Save Him". helenozor.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Having A 'Flat Stomach' Is Very Childish —Nollywood Star Yul Edochie". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Yul Edochie". Naij. 21 August 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Yul Edochie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Njuko, Benjamin (22 September 2012). "Me, my wife and my secret admirer – Yul Edochie". Vanguard Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (30 April 2022). "When Yul Edochie's 2nd wife, Judy Austin opened up on sex, marriage, relationship". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ Kaduna, George (27 April 2022). "Yul Edochie welcomes son from second wife as first wife reacts – Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Nigeria, Online; Webby (29 February 2020). "My experience when I joined Nollywood in 2005 – Yul Edochie". OnlineNigeria.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Actor launches film Academy". Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Pete Edochie's son, Yul to contest in 2017 Anambra Governorship election". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood actor Yul Edochie picks Anambra governorship party nomination form". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Emerges Anambra Governorship Candidate". Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ John Abayomi (17 November 2017). "INEC declares Obiano winner of Anambra election". Punch. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Yul Edochie". IMDb. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Liz Benson stars alongside Chinwetalu AGU, Yul Edochie in new series [Photos]". 29 June 2015.
- ^ admin, nma (4 June 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. 18 December 2013.
- ^ "NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST". Nollywood Movies Awards.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (17 June 2015). "Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'". Pulse.
- ^ "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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