Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus | |
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Eniola Badmus in the film Child Seller | |
Born |
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria | September 7, 1983
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | |
Years active | 2000–present |
Eniola Badmus, (born September 7, 1983),[1] popularly known as "Gbogbo Bigz Girls", is a Nigerian film actress.[2] She shot to limelight in 2008 after she starred in the film Jenifa.[3]
Early life and education
Eniola was in Ijebu Ode, a local government area of Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education.[4] She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in Economics.[5]
Career
Eniola's career in acting professional started in the year 2000 until in 2008 when she shot to recognition upon starring in two Yoruba films titled Jenifa and Omo Ghetto.[6] Both movies are instrumental to her rise in the Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films.[7]
Selected filmography
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- Jenifa
- Angelina
- Village Babes
- Oreke Temi
- Blackberry Babes
- Mr. & Mrs Ibu
- Wicked Step-mother
- Child Seller[8]
- Adun Ewuro
- Visa Lottery
- Ojukwu the War Lord
- Police Academy
- Not My Queen
- Battle for Justice
- Miss Fashion
- Eefa
- Omo Esu
Endorsement deal
In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as brand ambassador for telecommunication company Etisalat.[9]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref | Note |
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2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [10] | — |
2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) | Nominated | [11] | |
Best Crossover in a Film | Won | [12] | |||
2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film | Nominated | [13] | |
2014 | City People Entertainment Awards 2014 | Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Won | [14] | |
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Nominated | [15] | ||
2015 | 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Won | [16] | with Akpororo | |
2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts | Best Actress in Africa | Won | [17] | — |
References
- ↑ Oni, Iyanu. "Much Ado about Eniola Badmus Real Age". Daily Times of Nigeria. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus". Naij. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Badmus, Kayode (22 December 2015). "Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile". BiographyRoom. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Badmus, Kayode (8 September 2015). "Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Sholola, Damilola (9 November 2014). "I can't have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History". NaijaGists. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (11 April 2016). "Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ "Nollywood stars share limelight at 2010 awards". Media Trust. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Ehi James, Osaremen (3 November 2011). "The Big Fights In This Year's BON Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Pulse Mix (16 November 2011). "BON Awards 2011: And the Winners Are....". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Agunanna, Chilee (13 November 2012). "The BON award winners announced". Africa Magic. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Dachen, Isaac (23 June 2014). "She Is The Best Eniola Badmus Wins City People's Best Actress of Year (Yoruba)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "GHANAIAN STARTS NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS". HF Magazine. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Photos & Winners! Jim Iyke, Clarion Chukwurah, Eniola Badmus, Rita Dominic & More at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)". BellaNaija. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ Tolu (2 November 2015). "Eniola Badmus Wins 2nd International Award In A Row". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.