Yul Edochie

Yul Edochie (born Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie 7 January 1982)[3][4] is a Nigerian actor, named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner.[5] He is from Anambra State Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of 6 children. He got married at the age of 22.[6][7] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.

Yul Edochie
Born
Yul Edochie

(1982-01-07) January 7, 1982
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
OccupationActor/ Film Director
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)
May Aligwe
​
(m. after 2004)​
Children4
Parent(s)Pete Edochie
Josephine Edochie
RelativesLinc Edochie (Brother)

Muna Obiekwe (cousin)[1]

Queen Dinma Edochie (Cousin)

Rita Edochie (Aunt)[2]
WebsiteYul Edochie AcademyYul Edochie Campaign Organisation

Early life

Yul attended Lillians' Day Nursery School and Robinson Street Primary School, Enugu between 1984 and 1992. His secondary education started from 1992 to 1998. In those 6 years he went to Marist Brothers' Juniorate, Uturu , University Secondary School Enugu, Ecumenical Community Secondary School Enugu and New Haven Boys Secondary School Enugu Respectively.

Personal life

He is married to May Aligwe and has 3 sons and a daughter.[8]

Career

He Joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled "The Exquires" alongside the Late Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie "Wind Of Glory".[9]

Other ventures

Yul Edochie Academy

In 2015, Yul Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos. He launched the academy as a result of the decline in quality and professionalism of upcoming Nigerian actors and actresses. The academy as stated by him is supposed to train the next generation of Nollywood actors and actresses. A duty which he intends to do personally. The academy gives talented people the opportunity to be introduced to the Nigerian Film Industry.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Politics

On the 14 of July 2017, Yul Edochie declared his intention run for Governor of Anambra State.[16] This declaration was made in anticipation of a Not Too Young To Run Bill passed by the senate of the federal government of Nigeria.[17] The declaration was however made official on the 22nd of August 2017, when he picked up the nomination form of the political party "Democratic Peoples Congress"and was eventually the flag bearer and gubernatorial candidate of the party to run for governor of Anambra State.[18][19][20]

Awards
Year Award Category Result Notes
2009 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actor Of The Year (English) Won
2012 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards[21] Best Actor In A Supporting Role Nominated
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year (English) Won
2013 Pamsaa Awards[22] Best Actor Won
2014 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards[23] Best Lead Male Nominated
2015 Afrifimo Awards[24] Best Actor Nominated Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2007 Sleek Ladies Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic
2007 Wind of Glory[25] 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 Film Director: Yul Edochie 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 Film Director: Desmond Elliot. 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 Nichodemu 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

References
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