Wumi Toriola

Wunmi Toriola
Born
Olawunmi Toriola

11 July 1988 (age 37 years)
Lagos, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Ilorin
OccupationsFilm actress
Film producer
Years active2009–present
Websiteda

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

Early life and education

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.

Career

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.

Personal life

Toriola got married in 2018. She gave birth to her first child on 14 October 2019.

In 2023, she announced via her Instagram page that her marriage of four years had ended.

Filmography

Actor

Producer

Awards and nominations

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

References

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  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. 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.