Kehinde Olorunyomi, a Nigerian creative born on January 13, 1981, has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as an actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker.<\/p>\n
She gained fame for her remarkable performance in the soap opera “DOMINO” and her diverse range of screenplays.<\/p>\n
FACTS ABOUT KEHINDE OLORUNYOMI<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- FULL NAME:<\/strong> Kehinde Olorunyomi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> January 13, 2981<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Lagos, Nigeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- NATIONALITY:<\/strong> Nigerian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- SPOUSE:<\/strong> Adewunmi Odukoya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- OCCUPATIONS: <\/strong>Actress, Filmmaker, Screenwriter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Raised alongside her three sisters by their mother, a journalist, Olorunyomi experienced life in various vibrant cities, including Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja.<\/p>\n
Her educational journey led her to earn a B.A. in English Language from Lagos State University in Ojo, followed by a diploma in Screenwriting from the prestigious London Academy of Radio, Film, and Television.<\/p>\n
She also completed a character make-up course at the renowned Cinema Make-up School in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n
CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Olorunyomi began her acting career in 2001 with the well-received show “Everyday People.”<\/p>\n
She gained significant attention for her portrayal of Stella Lord-Williams in the popular soap opera “Domino,” where she starred alongside Femi Branch as Oscar.<\/p>\n
In 2017, she smoothly transitioned to the show “Tinsel,” playing the role of Tomiwa Ajayi.<\/p>\n
In addition to her television work, Olorunyomi has made significant contributions to the film industry, appearing in movies such as “The Novelist,” “Couple’s Award,” “Divorce Not Allowed,” “Bachelor’s Eve,” “Bloodlines Season 1,” and “Forever Within Us.”<\/p>\n
Kehinde Olorunyomi began her screenwriting career in 2006 with the film “Mamush” and has since penned over 50 compelling scripts that have been transformed into engaging films and series.<\/p>\n
Her skills have attracted the attention of prominent Nigerian filmmakers and production companies, such as M-Net Africa’s AMOF, Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo, and other key industry figures.<\/p>\n
In 2012, she established Nextlevel Cinema, a film production company that has produced five significant films, including “The Perfect Plan” (2012), “Forever Within Us” (2014), and “The Novelist” (2015).<\/p>\n
One of her notable achievements includes winning the Best Original Screenplay award at the Ghana Movie Awards in 2012 for the acclaimed film “In the Cupboard,” produced by Desmond Elliot.<\/p>\n
Olorunyomi has continued her successful trajectory with recent projects such as “Husbands of Lagos Season 1” (2014) for Irokotv, “Missing Steps” (2016) in partnership with the Switzerland\/Nigerian government, and “Oge’s Sister,” produced by Uche Jombo.<\/p>\n
Her remarkable talent was acknowledged at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, where she won the Best Supporting Actor award for her role in “Finding Mercy.”<\/p>\n
Making her directorial debut with “Couple’s Award,” Kehinde Olorunyomi not only directed the film but also demonstrated her acting and screenwriting abilities. The movie received positive reviews from critics in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
She is happily married to Adewunmi Odukoya, who is the Chief Operating Officer and aggregator for Nextlevel Cinema.<\/p>\n
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