From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nigerian actress and model (born 1990)
Efe Irele
Born Efeilomo Michelle Irele
(1990-09-04 ) 4 September 1990 (age 33) Nationality Nigerian Occupations Website
www .efeirele .com
Efeilomo Michelle Irele (born 4 September 1990), popularly known as Efe Irele , is a Nigerian actress
[1] and model.
[2]
Early life and career
Efe Irele is a native of
Edo State but she was born and raised in Lagos State. She has three siblings. She attended Corona Primary School, Lagos, and had her secondary education at Queens College, Yaba.
[3]
Irele has a BSc in Sociology from
Bowen University and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from
University of Chester , UK.
[4]
She ventured into modeling for artists and starred in
Burna Boy 's Like to Party video in 2012. She also starred in
Adekunle Gold 's Sade video.
[5] She has gone on the feature in multiple Nollywood movies and series including Real Side Chics, Wrong Kind of War, Ire’s Ire, Zahra,
[6] Scandals
[7]
[8]
Efe Irele decided to try acting after working as an HR manager for several months. She landed her first role in the 2016
Iroko TV series, Aso Ebi.
[9]
Philanthropy and awards
Efe launched the Efe Irele Autism Foundation in 2018 to cater for autistic children.
[10]
Filmography
Here are some of the movies Efe featured in:
Dark Spotlight (2016) as Clara
Mourning Karen (2017) as Kamsi
The Real Side Chics (2017) as Keke
Zahra (2017)
Jon Ajai (2017)
Aso Ebi (2016 – 2017)
Single Ladies
Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) as Ify
Stronger Together (2018) as Kindy
Blood Letters (2018) as Onimi
Wrong Kind of War (2018)
Diva (2018)
Scandals (2018)
Sophia (2018) as Sophia
Finding Happiness (2018) as Daisy
Blind Voice (2019) as Brown
Two Weeks in Lagos (2019) as Teniola
Girlfriends (201) as Simi
The Krush (2019) as Annabel
Descendants of the Earth (2020)
Akpe: Return of the Beast (2020)
Manifestation (2020)
Becca’s List (2020) as Becca
Poor-Ish (2020) as Tessa
Sweet Melony (2020) as Melony
Separated (2020) as Kara
When the Lemons Come (2020)
[15]
Wild Affair (2021) as Doubra
Restless (2021) as Irene
Brother (2021) as Beatrice
Hey You (film)
[16] (2022) as Bianca
Twice Shy (2022) as Uche
Comfort Me (2022) as Temi
The House of Secrets (2023) as Sarah (young)
Worlds Apart (2023)
As He was written (2023)
[17]
A Ghetto Love Story (2024)
Life (2024)
Casa De Novia (2024)
Grown (2024) as Osas
L.I.F.E. (2024) as Yinka
See also
References
^ Chioma, Ella (2021-08-01).
"How I survived hyperpigmentation and terrible hormonal acne - Efe Irele" . Kemi Filani News . Retrieved 2022-03-15 .
^
"She's a Rising Star! See Efe Irele's Promo Shots by Kelechi Amadi-Obi" .
BellaNaija . September 4, 2015.
Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018 .
^ dnbstories (2020-11-19).
"Full biography of Nollywood actress Efe Irele and other facts about her" . DNB Stories Africa . Retrieved 2021-04-29 .
^
" 'WINNING 2 MAJOR AWARDS IN ONE NIGHT IS A BIG DEAL FOR ME' – FAST RISING ACTRESS EFE IRELE TELLS CITY PEOPLE" . CityPeople . September 20, 2018.
Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018 .
^
"I Am Not Going To Expose My Body For Attention -Efe Irele" . Nigeriafilms .
Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29 .
^
"Zahra" . NollywoodReinvented . 3 August 2017.
Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29 .
^
"Ghana meets Nigeria! Ramsey Nouah, Sophie Alakija to star in New TV Series "Scandals" " .
BellaNaija . July 11, 2017.
Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018 .
^
"I've a jealous lover — Efe Irele, Actress" . Vanguard . October 20, 2018.
Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018 .
^ dnbstories (2020-11-19).
"Full biography of Nollywood actress Efe Irele and other facts about her" . DNB Stories Africa . Retrieved 2021-04-29 .
^
"Efe Irele foundation fetes autistic kids" . Guardian .
Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-01-04 .
^
"NOMINEES FOR 2018 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS [FULL LIST]" . CityPeople .
Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2018-09-08 .
^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15).
"BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition" . Pulse Nigeria .
Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2021-10-10 .
^
"Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees" . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . Retrieved 2023-04-23 . [
permanent dead link ]
^
"AMVCA 2023 Winners List: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Anikulapo win for dis year Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award" . BBC News Pidgin . 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-08 .
^ dnbstories (2020-11-19).
"Full biography of Nollywood actress Efe Irele and other facts about her" . DNB Stories Africa . Retrieved 2021-04-29 .
^ BellaNaija.com (2022-08-01).
"Efe Irele, Denrele Edun & Seyi Awolowo spotted at the "Hey, You!" Premiere" . BellaNaija . Retrieved 2022-08-02 .
^
"Efe Irele | Actress, Producer" . IMDb . Retrieved 2024-06-19 .