Oluniké Adeliyi facts for kids
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Oluniké Adeliyi
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| Born | January 5, 1977 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Oluniké Adeliyi (born January 5, 1977) is a talented Canadian actress. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows. You might know her from the horror film Saw 3D or as Leah Kerns in the TV series Flashpoint.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Oluniké Adeliyi was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Her family background is Jamaican and Nigerian. She often visited Brooklyn, New York to learn more about acting.
She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After graduating, she performed in plays in New York. In 2008, she moved back to Toronto, Canada.
How Oluniké Began Acting
Oluniké started acting when she was in middle school. Her first role was the Artful Dodger in a play called Oliver Twist. This early experience helped her discover her love for performing.
After high school, she continued her acting studies. She performed in many plays across Canada and the U.S. Some of her main roles were in plays like Blue Window, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Children's Hour.
Oluniké's Acting Career
One of Oluniké's first movie roles was a small part in the film John Q.. On the set, she met the famous actor Denzel Washington. She has said that meeting him really "inspired" her to keep acting.
In 2009, she played the main character in a play called The Marriage of Anansewa. That same year, she joined the cast of the Canadian TV series Flashpoint. She became well-known for her role as Cst. Leah Kerns in the show.
Awards and Recognitions
Oluniké Adeliyi has been recognized for her acting skills. In 2012, she was nominated for an award. This was for Best Performance by a Female – Film at the Canadian Comedy Awards for her role in French Immersion.
In 2014, she made history in theatre. She played Lady Macbeth in a play by Shakespeare at the Sterling Theatre in Toronto. People called her "Shakespeare’s First Jamaican-Nigerian Lady Macbeth."
In 2018, she received another important nomination. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards. This was for her performance in the film Boost.
Recent TV Shows
Oluniké has continued to appear in popular TV series. From 2017 to 2021, she was a recurring character on the CBC series Workin' Moms. She played Giselle Bois.
She also had a main role in the TV series Coroner in 2020. From 2020 to 2021, she was part of the cast of The Expanse. In 2022, she had main roles in Revenge of the Black Best Friend and The Porter.
Film and Television Roles
Oluniké Adeliyi has a long list of acting credits. She has worked in many different types of movies and TV shows.
Movies Oluniké Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | John Q | Insurance Rep | |
| Undercover Brother | Bank Patron | ||
| 2004 | New York Minute | Big Shirl's Beautician | |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Sidney | |
| Book Club | Pattie | Short film | |
| Two Cities | Mpumi | Short film | |
| 2011 | French Immersion | Aretha | |
| 2013 | Three Days in Havana | Night | |
| The Returned | Return Unit Nurse | ||
| Half Way Home | (voice) | Short film | |
| 2014 | Agape | Veronica | Short film |
| 2015 | A Christmas Horror Story | Kim Peters | |
| 2016 | Boost | Amina Nour | |
| 2017 | The Drop In | Grace | Short film |
| Darken | Kali | ||
| The Emissary | Ren | Short film | |
| 2018 | GUION | Linda Bluford | Short film |
| The Parting Glass | Sue | ||
| Deep Space | Julianna Black | ||
| 2019 | The Prodigy | Rebecca | |
| ShoeGazer | Wanda | Short film | |
| Tammy's Always Dying | Pascal | ||
| She Never Died | Lacey | ||
| 2020 | Promise Me | Yolonda Thomas | Short film |
| Akilla's Escape | Thetis | ||
| Sila | Yaz Haiti | Short film | |
| 2021 | Chaos Walking | Piper | |
| Cinema of Sleep | Omoni | ||
| 2022 | Puppy | The Rescuer | Short film |
| 2023 | Backspot | Denise | |
| Doubles | Dr. Lockett | ||
| 2024 | Morningside | Fi | |
| The Fire Inside | Jackie Shields | ||
| Village Keeper | Jean |
TV Shows Oluniké Has Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Blue Murder | Hooker #2 | Episode: "Ambush" |
| DoUlike2watch.com | Charisma | TV movie | |
| 2008 | The Border | Aide | Episode: "Going Dark" |
| 2009–12 | Flashpoint | Cst. Leah Kerns | Recurring cast (seasons 2–3), main cast (season 5) |
| 2011 | Who Is Simon Miller? | Jasmine | TV movie |
| Combat Hospital | Yolanda Cullerne | Episode: "Brothers in Arms" | |
| 2012 | Being Human | Cecilia | Recurring cast (season 2) |
| The Listener | Rebecca Kalb | Episode: "Poisoned Minds" | |
| 2013 | Cracked | Solange Oowuszhu | Episode: "Faces" |
| Her Husband's Betrayal | Officer Bobby Lee | TV movie | |
| 2014 | Republic of Doyle | Harley Denief | Recurring cast (season 5) |
| Remedy | Gabby | Episode: "Bad Blood" | |
| Odd Squad | DJ K-Berg | Episode: "Blob on the Job/Party of 5,4,3,2,1" | |
| 2015 | Saving Hope | Tammy "Armageddon" Jenkins | Episode: "The Parent Trap" |
| A Wish Come True | Abby | TV movie | |
| Lost Girl | Suri Middleton | Episode: "Like Father, Like Daughter" | |
| 2016 | Killjoys | Artura Senbek | Episode: "Heart-Shaped Box" |
| Group Home | Mrs. Rice | TV movie | |
| 2017 | Taken Too Far | Officer Daniels | TV movie |
| The Girlfriend Experience | - | Episode: "Donors" | |
| 2017–21 | Workin' Moms | Giselle Bois | Recurring cast (seasons 1–5) |
| 2018 | Deep Six | Julianne | Main cast |
| 2019 | Little Dog | Phyllis Smallwood | Recurring cast: season 2 |
| Titans | Matti Matisse | Episode: "Bruce Wayne" | |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | Etta Rose | Episode: "Ward of the Roses" | |
| 2019–21 | American Gods | Shadow's Mom | Recurring cast (season 2), guest (season 3) |
| 2020 | Coroner | Noor Armias | Main cast (season 2) |
| Transplant | Makayla | Episode: "Under Pressure" | |
| 2020–21 | The Expanse | Karal | Recurring cast (season 5) |
| 2021 | Guilty Party | Yvette | Episode: "A Denver Ten" |
| Revenge Delivered | Victoria Brooks | TV movie | |
| 2022 | Revenge of the Black Best Friend | Dr. Toni Shakur | Main cast |
| The Porter | Queenie | Main cast | |
| Mike | Lorna Mae | 3 episodes | |
| 2023 | Ruby and the Well | Henrietta Hartmaan | Episode: "I Wish He Knew the Whole Story" |
Video Games Oluniké Has Voiced
Oluniké Adeliyi has also lent her voice to video games.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Watch Dogs | Donna 'Poppy' Dean (voice) | |
| 2019 | Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint | Cpt Maya Coleman (voice) | |
| 2020 | Hyper Scape | Ultimate Grace (voice) |
See also
In Spanish: Oluniké Adeliyi para niños
