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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie (born January 7, 1982), better known by his stage name Yul Edochie, is a talented Nigerian actor, businessman and politician.
He was named after the famous Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, and is the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.
Yul Edochie grew up in Lagos and Enugu. He is the youngest of 6 children. In 2004, at the age of 22, he married May Yul-Edochie.
He attended the University of Port Harcourt and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Yule Chibok Daniel Edochie |
| stage name: | Yul Edoch |
| Date of Birth: | January 7, 1982 (42 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.71 m |
| parents: | Peter Edochie, Josephine Edochie |
| Brothers and sisters: | Gene Edochie, Leo Edochie, Uche Edochie, Link Edochie |
| Wife • Spouse: | May Yul-Edochie (m. 2004), Judy Austin Yul-Edochie (m. 2022) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie, Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul-Edochie |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $3 million |
early life
Yul Edochie was born on January 7, 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is 42 years old.
His parents named him after the famous Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria.
Who is Yul Edochie’s biological father? His biological father’s name is Pete Edochie. Pete Edochie is a legendary actor and one of the pioneers of the Nigerian movie industry. Yul Edochie’s mother is Josephine Edochie.
He is from Anambra State but has spent most of his life in Lagos and Enugu. He is the youngest of 6 children.
Yul Edochie has five siblings. His brothers’ names are Leo Edochie, Uche Edochie, Linc Edochie and Gene Edochie. He also has a younger sister and is the fifth child in the family.
educate
Yule Edochie attended Lillian Day Care School and Robinson Street Primary School in Enugu between 1984 and 1992. Between 1992 and 1998, he attended secondary school in four different schools, all in Enugu.
He attended Marist Brothers Secondary School, Uturu University Secondary School, Christian Community Secondary School and New Haven Boys’ Secondary School.
After completing his secondary education, Yule Edochie enrolled at the University of Port Harcourt to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.
Profession
Yule Edochie made his first foray into the Nigerian film industry at the age of 23 when he was chosen to star in The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Chidi Mokme. Since then, he has starred in several more Nigerian films.
He shot to fame in 2007 when he starred in the movie Wind of Glory alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot. Since then, he has continued to play various roles in Nigerian movies that have been released.
Lu Yi Doqi believes that the country is not doing enough to train the next generation of actors, so he founded the Lu Yi Doqi Academy in 2015 to train the next generation of actors.
Awards
Yul Edochie has won several awards during his career as an actor.
He won the Best New Performer of the Year Award (English) at the 2009 City People Entertainment Awards.
Furthermore, Lil Edoch won the Best Actor Award at the Pamsaa Awards 2013. At the City People Entertainment Awards, he won the Best Actor of the Year (English).
Personal life
Yul Edochie married his sweetheart, May Yul-Edochie, at the age of 22. They got married in 2004. They have four lovely children from their marriage, namely Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul-Edochie.
Yul Edochie married his second wife, Judy Austin Yul-Edochie in 2022. They have one child.
Filmography
War of the Lions (2020)
- My New Wife(2020)
- Prince Charming(2020)
- True Royal Blood (2020)
- Click Me (2020)
- Newsboy(2020)
- The Will of Pain (2020)
- Run(2020)
- The Single Lady Next Door(2020)
- Mom’s War (2018)
- Crazy Billionaire (2018)
- The Cruel Hand of Justice (2018)
- The Enemy Must Surrender(2018)
- Rich but Not Idle(2017)
- Love Comes at a Price(2017)
- Punishment of the Gods (2017)
- Extraordinary Battle (2017)
- God Responds with Fire (2017)
- My Son’s Jealous Friend (2017)
- My Bad Criminal Sister (2017)
- The True Heir to the Throne (2017)
- Royal Blood and Tears(2017)
- Mystery Family (2017)
- My Greatest Fear (2017)
- Vanity (2017)
- Tears of Victory (2017)
- The Prince and His Fiancée (2017)
- Rain of Hope (2016)
- The Secret of Wealth (2016)
- The Chosen Wife (2016)
- Hands of Evil (2016)
- The Maid’s Cry (2016)
- Mysterious Mistress (2016)
- Royal Maid (2015)
- Compound Fool (2015)
- The Dowry Man (2015)
- Fighting Spirit (2014)
- Mirror (2014)
- Pure Couple (2016)
- Lucifer’s Apostle (2014)
- Anaconda Queen (2014)
- Eagle Eyes (2013)
- Blind Choice (2013)
- Death certificate (2013)
- Kingdom of Money (2013)
- Restless Soul (2013)
- Bridge of Contract (2012)
- The End Is Near (2012)
- Illegal (2012)
- Sarafina (2011)
- Pleasure and Guilt (2011)
- Unstoppable (2010)
- Tears of Hope (2009)
- My Dearest Heart (2009)
- Kiss My Pain (2008)
- Wind of Glory(2007)
- Flapper (2007)
- The Country Squire (2005)
TV Shows
- Palace (soap opera).
- Royal Castle (soap opera).
- Goldsmiths (TV series) (soap opera)
net worth
Yul Edochie’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. His net worth was accumulated through the salaries he received from his acting roles.
Social Media
- Instagram: @yuledochie
- Twitter: @YulEdochie
- Facebook: Yul Edochie
