Shola Adewusi facts for kids
Shola Adewusi is a talented British actress who has appeared in many different shows and movies. She was born in 1963 and has Nigerian family roots. You might have seen her on TV, in films, or even heard her voice on the radio!
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About Shola Adewusi
Shola Adewusi is known for her wide range of acting roles. She has performed on stage, in front of the camera for television and movies, and even used her voice for radio plays. Her career shows how versatile she is as an actress.
Her Work on Television
Shola Adewusi has been in many popular television shows. One of her well-known roles was as Auntie Olu in the CBS show Bob Hearts Abishola. This show is about a man who falls in love with a Nigerian nurse.
She also appeared in the BBC comedy sketch show Little Miss Jocelyn, which was created by and starred Jocelyn Jee Esien. Shola has also had roles in other British TV series like My Hero, The Bill, Casualty, Bad Girls, Family Affairs, Emmerdale, and Chewing Gum. She even appeared in an episode of 'Lewis'.
Shola Adewusi in Movies
Shola Adewusi has also acted in several films. A role many people might recognize her from is in Paddington 2, a popular family movie released in 2017. She also had a part in the 2018 film Christopher Robin, which tells the story of Winnie the Pooh's friend as an adult.
Her other film roles include Quartet (2012), A Long Way Down (2014), and Miss You Already (2015). In 2019, she lent her voice to the character of Grandmother Omotoso in the film Rocks. More recently, she appeared in the 2024 film Babes.
Other Performances
Beyond television and film, Shola Adewusi has also worked in radio. She has performed in several radio productions for the BBC World Service.
She is also involved with the Intermission Youth Theatre, a group that helps young people through drama. She even had a small role in one of their successful plays called Verona Road.
External links
- Shola Adewusi at The Spotlight website
