Wumi Toriola is Nigerian film actress and film producer.[4]
Wunmi Toriola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olawunmi Toriola |
| Nationality |  Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Occupation(s) | film actress[1][2][3] film producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life and education
editWumi Toriola was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State before she later proceeded to University of Ilorin where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics.[5]
Career
editIn 2009, Toriola got her first acting role in the movie titled Odunfa Caucus, and produced her first movie titled Ajewunmi in 2015.
In 2018, she won the Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) award at the City People Entertainment Awards.[6]
Personal life
editToriola got married in 2018.[7] She gave birth to her first child on 14 October 2019.[8][9]
In 2023, she announced via her Instagram page that her marriage of four years had crashed [10][11]
Filmography
editActor
edit- Alakada Reloaded (2017) - Wumi
- Ayomipo
- Wedding Ring
- Our Love Story[12]
- False Flag (film) (2017)
- The Cokers (2021) - Adejoke
- Battle on Buka Street[13] (2022) - Titi
- Ija (2023) as Itunnu
- Crossroads (2024) as Dunni
- Queen Lateefah (2024) as Lateefah
- Farmer's Bride (2024)
Producer
edit- Obinrin
- Ajewunmi
- My Past
- Ayo Ife
- Sugbon Kan
- Omo Better
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Fast Rising Actress (Yoruba) | Won | |
| 2021 | Yoruba Music and Films Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
See also
editWikiquote has quotations related to Wumi Toriola.
References
edit- ^ "Wunmi Toriola speaks on alleged affair with Toyin Abraham's husband, ex". Vanguard News. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation Newspaper. October 7, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "What you missed at Faithia Williams' birthday party". Punch Newspapers. March 5, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "A married man once asked to check my butt on a plane - Wumi Toriola". Punch Newspapers. 2018-06-10. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "There are many fake people in Nollywood – Wumi Toriola, actress". The Sun Nigeria. January 28, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Kwentua, Sylvester (June 20, 2021). "I know I am immature, Wunmi Toriola confesses". Vanguard News. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Actress, Wunmi Toriola and husband celebrate one year wedding anniversary - Vanguard Allure". Vanguard Allure. May 14, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "10 Nollywood Actresses who welcomed babies in 2019 - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Wunmi Toriola: How I battled infertility before conception -". TheCable Lifestyle. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "My marriage is over, actress Wumi Toriola declares". Punch Newspapers. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Busari, Wale (2023-01-08). "Actress Wumi Toriola seemingly confirms 3-year-old marriage crash (Video)". Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Online, Tribune (August 15, 2021). "Akeem Adeyemi returns to set with 'Our Love Story'". Tribune Online. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (2023-01-04). "Funke Akindele's 'Battle on Buka Street' makes history in U.S. cinemas". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
