Temitope Solaja (ⓘ; born 14 February 1992) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer.[2]
Temitope Solaja | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February 1992 |
| Other name | Star Girl[1] |
| Citizenship |  Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Tai Solarin University of Education |
| Occupation | Film actress |
Early life and education
editSolaja is the first child of her parents and a native of Sagamu, Ogun State. She holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Tai Solarin University of Education.[3]
Career
editIn 2008, Solaja got her first acting role in the film Bamitale. Opolo, produced by Sola Akintunde Lagata, brought her into the limelight because of her sub-lead role in 2009.[4] In 2015, she wrote and produced her own film Aruga, in which she also starred alongside Antar Laniyan and Sunkanmi Omobolanle.[5]
In 2017, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards.[6]
Filmography
edit- Bamitale
- Opolo
- Idemu Ojo kan
- The Antique (2014)
- Adajo Aiye
- Kudi Klepto
- Bella (2015)
- Firepemi
- Aruga (2015)
- Darasimi
- Awelewa
- Orente
- Juba[7]
- Aromimawe (2016) as Kofo
- Your Wife is My Slut (2017)
- Kesari (2018) as Shade
- Adebimpe Omo Oba (2019) as Feyisara
- The Wrong Turn (2019) as Bimpe
- Lucifer (2019)
- 77 Bullets[8] (2019) as Susan's gang
- Kadara (2022) as Titi
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) | Bella | Nominated | [9][10] |
| 2017 | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) | Ashabi Akata | Nominated | ||
References
edit- ↑ "ICYMI: I can date, marry a fan –Temitope Solaja - Punch Newspapers". The Punch. February 22, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ "BuzzNigeria.com". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Oluwafunmilayo, Akinpelu (September 14, 2018). "Actress Temitope Solaja expresses gratitude as she buys new car". Legit.ng. Retrieved August 3, 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "4 top up and coming Yoruba actresses: Temitope Solaj". Encomium Magazine. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Bada, Gbenga (May 30, 2015). "Watch Antar Laniyan, Biodun Okeowo, others in new Yoruba movie". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (September 12, 2017). "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mercy Aigbe, Alexx Ekubo top BON Awards nominee list". Premium Times. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ THISDAYLIVE, Home - (October 16, 2020). "Funmiade Bank-Anthony Explains new Movie". This Day. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Bada, Gbenga (December 19, 2019). "Mercy Aigbe completes work new film, '77 Bullets'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Lawal, Fuad (December 14, 2015). "See full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chibumga (October 26, 2015). "Nse Ikpe-Etim, Stephanie Linus, Hilda Dokubo, Ini Edo, Iyabo Ojo battle for 'Best Actress'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
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