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Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi in full name but known as Kunle Remi is one of the greatest actors and filmmakers in the Nigerian cinema.
He is also popular for winning the seventh Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010.
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Birth Name: | Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi |
stage name: | Kunle Remy |
Date of Birth: | October 18, 1988 (35 years old) |
place of birth: | Geboko |
country of origin: | Benue State |
Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
Spouse • Wife: | Tiwi Remy (m. 2023) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Adesua Etomi (former), Ms. Gunz (former) |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $100,000 to $800,000 |
early life
Kunle Remi was born in Gboko, Benue State on October 18, 1988. He has five siblings and is the second son in the family.
His parents are Engineers Joseph Oluwaremi and Mrs. Omolala Sherifat Oluwaremi.
educate
He obtained his Junior Secondary School Certificate and West African School Certificate in Ibadan, Oyo State.
He then enrolled at the prestigious University of Ibadan to study Fisheries and Wildlife Management. But he did not complete his studies there as he decided to pursue a professional acting career.
He then studied acting at the New York Film Academy, graduating in 2014. He then studied film production and directing at the same academy, graduating in 2015.
Profession
After winning the 7th Gulder Ultimate Search competition in 2010, Kunle chose to pursue an acting career in 2011.
His first film was called Heavy Beauty. Since then, he has starred in many movies, TV series and stage plays, such as Tinsel, Family Forever, Lagos Cougars Reloaded, The Getaway, etc.
He has also starred in several Africa Magic original films.
While still a student at the New York Film Academy, he got his first television hosting gig, on a web TV channel called Celebville 360.
Kunle is also a model. His first modelling job was with ISIS Models. Since then, he has done commercials for brands like MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank, DStv and Zain Nigeria.
Personal life
Kunle Remi is a Christian. He is married but has no children.
He was once rumoured to be dating Banky W’s current wife, Adesua Etomi, but it was later revealed that they had broken up before she met Banky.
On January 1, 2024, Kunle Remi announced his marriage to Tiwi Remi, which means that he married Tiwi Remi in 2023.
Kunle Remi and Adesua Etomi
Kunle Remi also has a child named Zane Remi. Kunle Remi also has a girlfriend named Mrs. Gunz.
Filmography
TV series
- The Runaways (2014)
- Lagos Pumas Reloaded (2015-2016)
- Clan Lincoln (2016-2017)
- Tinsel (2016-2017)
- Taboo (2018)
movie
- Falling (2015)
- Other Mondays (2015)
- Purple Heart (2017)
- Tiwa’s Luggage (2017)
- The Mystery of Sobi (2017)
- The Night Before (2018)
- Golden Image (2019)
net worth
Kunle Remi is one of the most popular actors in the Nigerian movie industry with an estimated net worth of $100,000 to $800,000.
Social Media
- Instagram: @kunleremiofficial
- Facebook: Kunle Remi
- Twitter: @KunleRemi
- Phone number: Private