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Wumi Toriola

Wumi Toriola Listenⓘ (born 11 July 1988) is a Nigerian film actress and film producer.[4]

Wunmi Toriola
Born
Olawunmi Toriola

11 July 1988 (aged 37 years)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Ilorin
OccupationsFilm actress[1][2][3]
Film producer
Years active2009–present
Websiteda

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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Actor

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Producer

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  • Obinrin
  • Ajewunmi
  • My Past
  • Ayo Ife
  • Sugbon Kan
  • Omo Better
  • Eso Ajara
  • Loko Laya
  • Ofin Aje
  • Konge (1,2,3)

Awards and nominations

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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

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References

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  1. ↑ "Wunmi Toriola speaks on alleged affair with Toyin Abraham's husband, ex". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. October 7, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. ↑ "What you missed at Faithia Williams' birthday party". The Punch. March 5, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ "A married man once asked to check my butt on a plane - Wumi Toriola". The Punch. 2018-06-10. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  5. ↑ "There are many fake people in Nollywood – Wumi Toriola, actress". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. January 28, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  6. ↑ Kwentua, Sylvester (June 20, 2021). "I know I am immature, Wunmi Toriola confesses". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Actress, Wunmi Toriola and husband celebrate one year wedding anniversary - Vanguard Allure". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. May 14, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  8. ↑ "10 Nollywood Actresses who welcomed babies in 2019 - P.M. News". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  9. ↑ "Wunmi Toriola: How I battled infertility before conception -". TheCable. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  10. ↑ "My marriage is over, actress Wumi Toriola declares". The Punch. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  11. ↑ Busari, Wale (2023-01-08). "Actress Wumi Toriola seemingly confirms 3-year-old marriage crash (Video)". Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  12. ↑ Online, Tribune (August 15, 2021). "Akeem Adeyemi returns to set with 'Our Love Story'". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  13. ↑ Emmanuel, Solution (2023-01-04). "Funke Akindele's 'Battle on Buka Street' makes history in U.S. cinemas". Premium Times. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
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