Yul Edochie | |
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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 |
Children | 6 |
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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.
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 Austin in whom they share two beautiful sons . [9] On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that his fellow actor, Judy Austin, is his wife and they have two sons. [10] [11]
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]
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]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes | Ref |
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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] |