Simisola Gbadamosi
Simisola Gbadamosi | |
|---|---|
Gbadamosi in 2025 | |
| Born | 17 April 2011 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Known for | Voice of Tola Martins in Iwájú |
Simisola Gbadamosi (born 17 April 2011) is a Nigerian child actress.[1][2]
Early life and career
Gbadamosi was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up with a passion for storytelling and animation, which led her to pursue a career in voice acting.[3] She made her voice acting debut in the Disney+ animated series Iwájú.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Iwájú | Tola Martins | [5] |
| 2025–present | Weather Hunters | Binta |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program | Tola Martins, Iwájú | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ "Meet the Voices Behind Tola and Kole in Disney's "Iwájú"". BellaNaija. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Prager, Jackelyn; Akintobi, Lamide (28 February 2024). "'Iwájú': Nigeria-based 'first-of-its-kind' animated series premieres on Disney+". CNN. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Silverbird Television (6 March 2024). "Child Actor Simisola Gbadamosi Shares Her Experience Voicing 'Iwaju' Animation Movie" (Interview). Retrieved 10 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Deckelmeier, Joe (29 February 2024). "Iwájú Creators On Healthy Collaboration With Disney & Designing A Futuristic Lagos". ScreenRant. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Latif, Leila (28 February 2024). "Iwájú review – Disney steps into a bold and brilliant future". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (10 March 2025). "Simisola Gbadamosi nominated for Emmy Awards". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 March 2025.