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Deyemi Okanlawon (born April 19) also known as Deyemi The Actor, is a Nigerian A-list actor and screenwriter.
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He has been widely praised for his versatility in acting and screenwriting, and has starred in many films, TV series and stage plays.
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Deyemi Okanlawon has also worked as a model and has appeared in music videos such as Falz’s “Soldier” and Waje’s “No Be You”.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Adeyemi Okanlawong |
| stage name: | Deyemi Okanlawong |
| Date of Birth: | June 25, 1996 (54 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| educate: | graduate |
| high: | 1.60 m |
| parents: | Adeyinka Okanlawong, Adeyemi Okanlawong |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | Damilola Okanlawon (m. 2013) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Adelphi Okanlawong, Demid Okanlawong |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $800,000 |
early life
Deyemi Okanlawon was born in the mid-80s to Mr. Adeyemi Okanlawon and Mrs. Adeyinka Okanlawon. His father is an aeronautical engineer and his mother is an entrepreneur and baker.
He grew up in the city of Lagos where he completed his primary, secondary and university education.
His first acting experience was a play at a school prize day when he was five years old.
Deyemi Okanlawon rose to fame when he was nine years old when he starred in a television commercial alongside top actor Kunle Bamtefa.
educate
Deyemi Okanlawon obtained her first secondary school certificate from Taikenny Nursery and Primary School in Lagos.
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He obtained his West African School Certificate from the International School, Lagos.
In terms of higher education, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Deyemi Okanlawon received a certificate in film acting from the New York Film Academy.
Profession
While in college, Deyemi Okanlawon was a member and active participant in three theatre groups: Xtreme Reaction, Gf(x) (Harvesters Company), and Snapshots (Covenant Christian Center).
He made his debut in the Nigerian film industry in the short film, A Grain of Wheat. His first feature film appearance was in the movie ZR-7.
In the next two years (2010-2012), he rose to fame by appearing in several short films and web series such as Blink, Knock, etc. Some of these projects were produced by him.
In the past decade, he has appeared in more than 50 films, television series, short films and web series. Deyemi Okanlawong is also a successful stage actor and has appeared in about eight stage plays.
In 2020, he starred in the Nigerian blockbuster movie “Omo Ghetto The Saga” in which he played the role of Femi Stone. The movie was produced by the lead actor, producer and director Funke Akindele.
As a model, he has appeared in commercials for Globacom, OLX and music videos for artists like Falz, Aramide and Waje.
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Some of the TV series he has appeared in include Lekki Wives, Gidi Up, Taste Of Love, Dowry, and An African City.
He has worked with top actors like Funke Akindele, OC Ukeje, Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Femi Branch, Timini Egbuson, Tina Mba, Akin Lewis, Joke Silva, Majid Michel, Kehinde Bankole, Adesua Etomi, Joseph Benjamin and many more.
Deyemi is the brand ambassador for: Silverbird Distribution, Cussons Baby Nigeria, Mamador.
Awards and nominations
- In 2013, he won the Best Short Film Actor Award at the In-Short Film Festival.
- In 2015, he won the Revelation of the Year Award at the Best of Nigerian Film (BON) Awards.
- He won the Best Actor in a Drama Series at the 2016 GMA Awards.
Filmography
- Destiny Day(2021)
- Omo Slum Legends(2020)
- Pandora’s Box (2019)
- Your Excellency (2018)
- Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017)
- Dinner (2016)
- Asawana (2016)
- Desperate Maid (2016)
- My All (2015)
- If Tomorrow Never Comes(2015)
- The Road to Yesterday (2015)
- Happy Place (2014)
Social Media
Deyemi Okanlawon is very active on social media, especially Instagram. Deyemi Okanlawon account is verified. His official Instagram handle is @deyemitheactor.
He has over 430,000 followers.
Personal life
Deyemi Okanlawon worked as a baker and sales and marketing executive before becoming a full-time actor.
Deyemi Okanlawon and Damilola Okanlawon are living a happy married life. The couple got married in 2013. Deyemi Okanlawon and Damilola Okanlawon got married in January 2013 and celebrated the birth of their first son, Demide Okanlawon in July 2016, followed by the birth of their second son, Adeife Okanlawon in December 2017. In February 2024, they welcomed their third son.
They live in their own apartment in Lagos State.
net worth
Deyemi “The Actor” Okanlawon has built a successful career and his net worth is estimated to be $800,000.
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Category: Actors