Wumi Toriola
Wunmi Toriola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olawunmi Toriola Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Occupations | Film actress[1][2][3] Film producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | da |
Wumi Toriola ⓘ (born 11 July 1988) is a Nigerian film actress and film producer.[4]
Early life and education
Toriola was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State before proceeding to the University of Ilorin, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in linguistics.[5]
Career
In 2009, Toriola received her first acting role in the film Odunfa Caucus and produced her first film, Ajewunmi, in 2015.
In 2018, she won the Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) award at the City People Entertainment Awards.[6]
Personal life
Toriola 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 ended.[10][11]
Filmography
Actor
- Alakada Reloaded (2017) as Wumi
- Ayomipo
- Wedding Ring
- Our Love Story[12]
- False Flag (2017)
- The Cokers (2021) as Adejoke
- Battle on Buka Street (2022) as Titi[13]
- Ija (2023) as Itunnu
- Crossroads (2024) as Dunni
- Queen Lateefah (2024) as Lateefah
- Farmer's Bride (2024)
- Eje Kan (2025)
- Owambe Thieves (2025)
- Gingerrr (2025)
Producer
- Obinrin
- Ajewunmi
- My Past
- Ayo Ife
- Sugbon Kan
- Omo Better
- Eso Ajara
- Loko Laya
- Ofin Aje
- Konge (1,2,3)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) | Won | |
| 2021 | Yoruba Music and Films Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
See also
References
Wikiquote has quotations related to Wumi Toriola.
- ^ "Wunmi Toriola speaks on alleged affair with Toyin Abraham's husband, ex". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Actress, Wunmi Toriola and husband celebrate one year wedding anniversary - Vanguard Allure". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
External links
- Wumi Toriola at IMDb