Yul Edochie facts for kids
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Yul Edochie
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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie
7 January 1982 |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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| Years active | 2007 — present |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Austin yuledochie |
| Children | 6 |
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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie (born on 7 January 1982) is a well-known Nigerian actor. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria. His father is the famous Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie.
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About Yul Edochie
Yul Edochie grew up in both Lagos and Enugu cities in Nigeria. He is the youngest of six children in his family.
He studied Dramatic Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from there. Yul Edochie was named after a famous Russian actor, Yul Brynner. He has six children.
His Acting Career
Yul Edochie started his acting journey in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, in 2005. His first movie was called The Exquires.
He became very popular in 2007. This happened after he starred in the movie Wind Of Glory. He acted alongside other big names like Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
In 2015, Yul Edochie decided to help new actors. He opened a film academy in Lagos. This academy teaches young people how to act and work in movies.
Yul Edochie in Politics
In 2017, Yul Edochie tried something new. He decided to run for governor of Anambra State. He was a candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party. However, he did not win the election that year.
Movies and TV Shows
Yul Edochie has acted in many movies and television shows. Here are some of them:
- Sleek Ladies (2007)
- Wind of Glory (2007)
- Kiss My Pain (2008)
- Tears of Hope (2009)
- Unstoppable (2010)
- Sarafina (2011)
- Zone 9 (2012)
- Bridge of Contract (2012)
- The End is Near (2012)
- Against The Law (2012)
- Death Certificate (2013)
- The Jezebels (2013)
- Money Kingdom (2013)
- Chioma The Weeping Queen (2014)
- Apostles Of Lucifer (2014)
- Python Queen (2014)
- Dooshima (2015)
- Royal Maid (2015)
- Compound Fools (2015)
- Dowry Man (2015)
- Poka Messiah (2016)
- The Affectionate Wife (2017)
- Passion of a Prince (2017)
- ATM Machine (2017)
- The Billionaires (2018)
- Moms at War (2018)
- Native Girl (2018)
- Innocent Oath (2018)
- Poor Billionaire (2019)
- About Time (2021)
- Ikemba (2022)
- The Last Enigma (2022)
Television Shows
- The Palace
- Royal Castle
- Tinsel
Awards and Recognition
Yul Edochie has won several awards for his acting.
- In 2009, he won the Best New Actor Of The Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- In 2013, he won the Best Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- Also in 2013, he won Best Actor at the Pamsaa Awards.
- In 2015, he received a special recognition award at the Afrifimo Awards.
- In 2021, he was nominated for Most Searched Actor at the Net Honours.
See also
In Spanish: Yul Edochie para niños
