Wemmi Toriola Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Instagram, Pictures

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Olawunmi Toriola, popularly known as Wunmi Toriola, is an emerging Nigerian filmmaker, actor and entrepreneur.

She was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. In 2009, Toriola made her film debut in the movie Odunfa Caucus, and since then, she has appeared in over 100 movies and produced 13 films during this period.

In 2018, she won the City People Award for Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba).

Nigerian actress

Wemmie Toriola
Wunmi Toriola: history, biography, photos
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Name:	Olawunmi Toriola
stage name:	Wemmie Toriola
Date of Birth:	July 11, 1988 (36 years old)
place of birth:	Lagos State
country of origin:	Ogun State
Country of Citizenship:	Nigeria
husband:	Undisclosed
Profession:	Actress • Filmmaker
net worth:	$100,000 to $350,000

early life

Wunmi Toriola was born on July 11, 1988 into a family of four in Lagos State, Nigeria.

She grew up under the tutelage of a father who many people at the time considered “strict.” When her mother died, young Umi was heartbroken.

She is also from Ogun State and grew up speaking the local dialect, Yoruba.

As a child, Wunmi Toriola loved reading and was active in church activities.

educate

After completing her secondary education in Lagos State, Wunmi Toriola was admitted to the University of Ilorin to study Linguistics. She eventually graduated with a degree in Arts.

She also studied theatre arts at Odunfa Caucus, a Yoruba theatre group founded by Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Abbey Lanre, Sunny Alli and Razak Ajao.

She graduated with a diploma in the profession.

Profession

The award-winning actress started her acting career at Odunfa Caucus where she acted in the movie “Isese Lagba” produced by Tawa Ajisefeni. Many believed that her first impression was outstanding and it earned her the opportunity to work with top actors in the movie industry.

A few years later, she made her first film and has since flourished in the film industry.

Since joining the film industry, Wunmi Toriola has acted in more than 100 films and produced at least 10 movies.

Filmography

Some of the films produced by Wunmi Toriola include;

Eto
O’Byrne
Ajewinmi
My History
Cardamom
Lori Deedee

She has also starred in the following films;

Wedding Rings
Artorius
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My Ex
Alela
Ex-fiancé
Babatunde Ishaola Florencho
Double Room
Eni Owo

Personal life

On May 13, 2018, Wunmi Toriola married a man she met on Facebook.

The two fell in love, got married and moved to the United States, where he lives. However, the Yoruba actress has stayed in Nigeria for a longer time due to her work as a film producer and actress.

In December 2019, they welcomed their first child, Zion, a bouncing baby boy.

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