• 2024-02

Yul Edochie

Yul Edochie

Yul Edochie is a Nigerian actor, director, and producer. He is the son of veteran actor Pete Edochie. Yul Edochie has starred in over 100 films and television shows, and has won numerous awards, including the City People Entertainment Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Personal Life

Yul Edochie was born on January 7, 1982, in Enugu, Nigeria. He is the sixth of six children. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he studied Theatre Arts.

Yul Edochie is married to May Aligwe, and they have four children together.

Career

Yul Edochie began his acting career in 2005, when he starred in the film "The End of the Wicked". He has since gone on to star in a number of successful films and television shows, including "The Bereaved", "The Wedding Party", and "Chief Daddy".

In addition to his acting career, Yul Edochie has also produced and directed several films. His most notable directorial work is the 2017 film "The Wedding Party 2".

Awards

Yul Edochie has won numerous awards for his work in film and television, including:

  • City People Entertainment Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2015)
  • African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama (2016)
  • Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) (2017)

Controversies

In April 2022, Yul Edochie announced that he had married a second wife, Judy Austin Moghalu, and that they had a son together. This announcement caused a great deal of controversy, as polygamy is illegal in Nigeria.

Yul Edochie has defended his decision to marry a second wife, saying that it is his "personal choice" and that he is "not hurting anyone". However, his decision has been widely criticized by many Nigerians, who believe that it is a violation of the law and a betrayal of his first wife.

Filmography

  • The End of the Wicked (2005)
  • The Bereaved (2015)
  • The Wedding Party (2016)
  • Chief Daddy (2018)
  • The Wedding Party 2 (2017)
  • Moms at War (2018)
  • The Billionaire Club (2018)
  • Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018)
  • Fatal Arrogance (2018)
  • 10 Days in Sun City (2019)
  • The Set Up (2019)
  • King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)

Television Shows

  • Tinsel
  • The Johnsons
  • Jenifa's Diary
  • My Flatmates
  • Taste of Love
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