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{{Short description|Nigerian actress (born |
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| name = Adesua Etomi |
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| caption = Adesua Etomi at the [[2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|AMVCAs 2016]] |
| caption = Adesua Etomi at the [[2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|AMVCAs 2016]] |
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| birth_name = Tolulope Adesua Etomi |
| birth_name = Tolulope Adesua Etomi |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age| |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|2|22|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], Nigeria |
| birth_place = [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], Nigeria |
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| nationality = Nigerian |
| nationality = Nigerian |
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| alma_mater = {{flatlist| |
| alma_mater = {{flatlist| |
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*[[City College Coventry]] |
* [[City College Coventry]] |
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*[[University of Wolverhampton]]}} |
* [[University of Wolverhampton]]}} |
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| occupation = Actress |
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|entrepreneur}} |
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| years_active = 2012–present |
| years_active = 2012–present |
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| spouse = {{marriage|[[Banky Wellington]]|2017|}} |
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Banky Wellington]]|2017|}} |
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'''Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington''' (born |
'''Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington''' (born 22 February 1988){{refn |group=lower-alpha |Many sources cite Etomi's year of birth as 1988.<ref name="punchng.com">{{Cite web |url=http://punchng.com/10-wonderful-things-to-know-about-adesua-etomi/ |title=10 wonderful things to know about Adesua Etomi |date=3 May 2017 |access-date=29 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526045123/http://punchng.com/10-wonderful-things-to-know-about-adesua-etomi/ |archive-date=26 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, she claimed to be 29 years old in an interview with Pulse Nigeria in January 2016.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwBptZt67NM |title=Full Interview: Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Chats With Pulse TV |publisher=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=29 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006020651/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwBptZt67NM |archive-date=6 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} commonly known as '''Adesua Etomi''' {{Pronunciation|Yo-Adesua Etomi.ogg|Listen|(|help=no}} is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] actress and entrepreneur.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Badmus |first1=Kayode |title=Adesua Etomi: Life of a 'first class' graduate turned screen diva as she celebrates another year |url=http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/ |publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today |access-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083530/http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/ |archive-date=24 February 2016 |date=22 February 2016}}</ref> She debuted her film career with ''[[Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film)|Knocking On Heaven's Door]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/adesua-etomi-5-movies-featuring-africas-best-actress-of-the-year-id4774601.html|title=Adesua Etomi: 5 movies featuring Africa's best actress of the year|first=Chidumga|last=Izuzu|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802215344/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/adesua-etomi-5-movies-featuring-africas-best-actress-of-the-year-id4774601.html|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Since then she has starred in several films and many awards. Amongst them is the [[2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/|title=Adesua Etomi: Life Of A 'first Class' Graduate Turned Screen Diva As She Celebrates Another Year - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily|date=22 February 2016|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083530/http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/|archive-date=24 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Etomi was born in [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], Nigeria, as the last out of three siblings.<ref name="punchng.com" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.naij.com/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html |title=Adesua Etomi Biography |website=Naij |access-date=31 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517023416/https://www.naij.com/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html |archive-date=17 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her father is a soldier of [[Esan people|Esan]] descent in [[Edo State]], and her mother, an Engineer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/birthday-turnup-nollywood-actress-adesua-etomi-celebrates-with-gideon-okeke-gbenro-ajibade-osas-ighodaro-linda-ejiofor-more/|title=Birthday Turnup! Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Celebrates with Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Linda Ejiofor & More|date=23 February 2015 |access-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610223705/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/birthday-turnup-nollywood-actress-adesua-etomi-celebrates-with-gideon-okeke-gbenro-ajibade-osas-ighodaro-linda-ejiofor-more/|archive-date=10 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Etomi attended Corona School in [[Victoria Island, Lagos|Victoria Island]], Lagos, and moved to [[Queen's College, Lagos|Queen's College]]. At 13 Etomi left Nigeria for the [[United Kingdom]], and had a diploma in physical and theatre art from the [[City College Coventry]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://issuu.com/vanguardngr/docs/allure_05062016|publisher=Allure Magazine (Vanguard)|page=13|author=Yemisi Suleiman|title=AMAA Nominees 2016|date=5 June 2016|access-date=8 October 2016}}</ref> She further went to [[University of Wolverhampton]] in 2006, and studied arts and performance. |
Etomi was born in [[Owerri]], [[Imo State]], Nigeria, as the last out of three siblings.<ref name="punchng.com" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.naij.com/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html |title=Adesua Etomi Biography |website=Naij |access-date=31 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517023416/https://www.naij.com/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html |archive-date=17 May 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her father is a soldier of [[Esan people|Esan]] descent in [[Edo State]], and her mother, an Engineer of [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/birthday-turnup-nollywood-actress-adesua-etomi-celebrates-with-gideon-okeke-gbenro-ajibade-osas-ighodaro-linda-ejiofor-more/|title=Birthday Turnup! Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Celebrates with Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Linda Ejiofor & More|date=23 February 2015 |access-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610223705/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/birthday-turnup-nollywood-actress-adesua-etomi-celebrates-with-gideon-okeke-gbenro-ajibade-osas-ighodaro-linda-ejiofor-more/|archive-date=10 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martins |first=Ameh |date=2020-12-02 |title=ETOMI-WELLINGTON, Adesuwa |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/etomi-wellington-adesuwa/ |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Walubengo |first=Peris |date=2021-02-24 |title=Adesua Etomi’s biography: age, parents, movies, where is she from? |url=https://www.legit.ng/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref> Etomi attended Corona School in [[Victoria Island, Lagos|Victoria Island]], Lagos, and moved to [[Queen's College, Lagos|Queen's College]]. At 13 Etomi left Nigeria for the [[United Kingdom]], and had a diploma in physical and theatre art from the [[City College Coventry]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://issuu.com/vanguardngr/docs/allure_05062016|publisher=Allure Magazine (Vanguard)|page=13|author=Yemisi Suleiman|title=AMAA Nominees 2016|date=5 June 2016|access-date=8 October 2016}}</ref> She further went to [[University of Wolverhampton]] in 2006, and studied arts and performance. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Etomi's film credits include ''[[The Arbitration]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/07/net-films-watch-o-c-ukeje-and-adesua-etomi-in-new-movie-the-arbitration/|title=NET Films: Watch O.C Ukeje and Adesua Etomi in new movie The Arbitration - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games|date=28 July 2016|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715085324/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/net-films-watch-o-c-ukeje-and-adesua-etomi-in-new-movie-the-arbitration/|archive-date=15 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[The Wedding Party (2016 film)|The Wedding Party]]'',<ref>{{Citation|title=The Wedding Party (2016) - IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5978822/|language=en-US|access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/215114-wedding-party-banky-w-adesua-etomi.html|title='The Wedding Party' of Banky W and Adesua Etomi - Premium Times Nigeria|date=11 November 2016|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507210821/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/215114-wedding-party-banky-w-adesua-etomi.html|archive-date=7 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Falling (2015 film)|Falling]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2015/08/falling-starring-desmond-elliot-and-adesua-etomi-to-hit-cinemas-next-month/|title=Nollywood Movie 'Falling' Which Stars Desmond Elliot And Adesua Etomi To Hit Cinemas In September - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily|date=13 August 2015|access-date=1 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820185725/http://thenet.ng/2015/08/falling-starring-desmond-elliot-and-adesua-etomi-to-hit-cinemas-next-month/|archive-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her performance in ''Falling'' earned her the 2016 [[Africa Magic]] Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/falling-uduak-oguamanam/|title='Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer|date=17 September 2015 |access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011530/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/falling-uduak-oguamanam/|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/tag/adesua-etomi-best-actress-2016-amvca.html|title=Adesua Etomi Best Actress 2016 AMVCA ▷ All News ▷ Naij.com|access-date=27 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816175442/https://www.naij.com/tag/adesua-etomi-best-actress-2016-amvca.html|archive-date=16 August 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Other notable films she has appeared in include ''[[A Soldier's Story (2015 film)|A Soldier's Story]]'' (2015), ''[[Out of Luck (2015 film)|Out of Luck]]'' (2015),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/11/this-movie-trailer-is-a-must-watch-linda-ejiofor-femi-branch-jide-kosoko-tope-tedela-more-in-out-of-luck/|title=This Movie Trailer is a Must Watch! Linda Ejiofor, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela & More in 'Out of Luck'|date=4 November 2015 |publisher=BellaNaija|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011430/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/11/this-movie-trailer-is-a-must-watch-linda-ejiofor-femi-branch-jide-kosoko-tope-tedela-more-in-out-of-luck/|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Couple of Days'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/couple-of-days-watch-adesua-etomi-falz-enyinna-nwigwe-kiki-omeili-in-behind-the-scenes-id4545188.html|title="Couple of Days": Watch Adesua Etomi, Falz, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili in behind the scenes|first=Chidumga|last=Izuzu|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623190031/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/couple-of-days-watch-adesua-etomi-falz-enyinna-nwigwe-kiki-omeili-in-behind-the-scenes-id4545188.html|archive-date=23 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of ''[[Shuga (TV series)|Shuga]]'', a television soap opera about [[HIV/AIDS]] prevention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtvshuga.com/behind-the-scenes/series-4/adesua-etomi-talks-about-her-character-sheila-in-mtv-shuga-4/|title=MTV Shuga Behind the Scenes - Adesua Etomi talks about her character Sheila in MTV Shuga 4|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102220251/http://www.mtvshuga.com/behind-the-scenes/series-4/adesua-etomi-talks-about-her-character-sheila-in-mtv-shuga-4/|archive-date=2 November 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtvshuga.com/cast/sheila/|title=MTV Shuga character profile - Sheila|access-date=1 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205210959/http://mtvshuga.com/cast/sheila/|archive-date=5 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series ''LasGidi Cops'', which debuted in June 2016 on television.<ref>{{cite web|title=Are You Ready for 'Lasgidi Cops: Special Crimes Unit'? Watch the Trailer of the Crime Series starring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & More!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/are-you-ready-for-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit-watch-the-trailer-of-the-crime-series-starring-joke-silva-bimbo-akintola-more/|publisher=BellaNaija|access-date=12 May 2017|date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002165843/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/are-you-ready-for-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit-watch-the-trailer-of-the-crime-series-starring-joke-silva-bimbo-akintola-more/|archive-date=2 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She was also featured on [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'s list of 14 global superstars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/actress-adesua-etomi-covers-vogue-with-13-other-global-superstars/|title=Actress, Adesua Etomi covers Vogue with 13 other 'global superstars'|website=Punch Newspapers|date=14 March 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726042649/https://punchng.com/actress-adesua-etomi-covers-vogue-with-13-other-global-superstars/|archive-date=26 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2022, she released her first single titled ‘So Natural’. In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty which was founded with [[Jemima Osunde]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iwalaiye |first=Temi |date=2023-10-16 |title=Why Adesua Etomi and Jemima Osunde's 'Sanaa' is not just another celeb skincare line |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/beauty-health/why-adesua-etomi-and-jemima-osundes-sanaa-is-not-another-celeb-skincare-line/1hfppbv |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> |
Etomi's film credits include ''[[The Arbitration]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/07/net-films-watch-o-c-ukeje-and-adesua-etomi-in-new-movie-the-arbitration/|title=NET Films: Watch O.C Ukeje and Adesua Etomi in new movie The Arbitration - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games|date=28 July 2016|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715085324/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/net-films-watch-o-c-ukeje-and-adesua-etomi-in-new-movie-the-arbitration/|archive-date=15 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[The Wedding Party (2016 film)|The Wedding Party]]'',<ref>{{Citation|title=The Wedding Party (2016) - IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5978822/|language=en-US|access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/215114-wedding-party-banky-w-adesua-etomi.html|title='The Wedding Party' of Banky W and Adesua Etomi - Premium Times Nigeria|date=11 November 2016|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507210821/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/215114-wedding-party-banky-w-adesua-etomi.html|archive-date=7 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Falling (2015 film)|Falling]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2015/08/falling-starring-desmond-elliot-and-adesua-etomi-to-hit-cinemas-next-month/|title=Nollywood Movie 'Falling' Which Stars Desmond Elliot And Adesua Etomi To Hit Cinemas In September - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily|date=13 August 2015|access-date=1 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820185725/http://thenet.ng/2015/08/falling-starring-desmond-elliot-and-adesua-etomi-to-hit-cinemas-next-month/|archive-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her performance in ''Falling'' earned her the 2016 [[Africa Magic]] Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/falling-uduak-oguamanam/|title='Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer|date=17 September 2015 |access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011530/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/falling-uduak-oguamanam/|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/tag/adesua-etomi-best-actress-2016-amvca.html|title=Adesua Etomi Best Actress 2016 AMVCA ▷ All News ▷ Naij.com|access-date=27 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816175442/https://www.naij.com/tag/adesua-etomi-best-actress-2016-amvca.html|archive-date=16 August 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Other notable films she has appeared in include ''[[A Soldier's Story (2015 film)|A Soldier's Story]]'' (2015), ''[[Out of Luck (2015 film)|Out of Luck]]'' (2015),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/11/this-movie-trailer-is-a-must-watch-linda-ejiofor-femi-branch-jide-kosoko-tope-tedela-more-in-out-of-luck/|title=This Movie Trailer is a Must Watch! Linda Ejiofor, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela & More in 'Out of Luck'|date=4 November 2015 |publisher=BellaNaija|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011430/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/11/this-movie-trailer-is-a-must-watch-linda-ejiofor-femi-branch-jide-kosoko-tope-tedela-more-in-out-of-luck/|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Couple of Days'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/couple-of-days-watch-adesua-etomi-falz-enyinna-nwigwe-kiki-omeili-in-behind-the-scenes-id4545188.html|title="Couple of Days": Watch Adesua Etomi, Falz, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili in behind the scenes|first=Chidumga|last=Izuzu|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623190031/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/couple-of-days-watch-adesua-etomi-falz-enyinna-nwigwe-kiki-omeili-in-behind-the-scenes-id4545188.html|archive-date=23 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of ''[[Shuga (TV series)|Shuga]]'', a television soap opera about [[HIV/AIDS]] prevention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtvshuga.com/behind-the-scenes/series-4/adesua-etomi-talks-about-her-character-sheila-in-mtv-shuga-4/|title=MTV Shuga Behind the Scenes - Adesua Etomi talks about her character Sheila in MTV Shuga 4|access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102220251/http://www.mtvshuga.com/behind-the-scenes/series-4/adesua-etomi-talks-about-her-character-sheila-in-mtv-shuga-4/|archive-date=2 November 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtvshuga.com/cast/sheila/|title=MTV Shuga character profile - Sheila|access-date=1 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205210959/http://mtvshuga.com/cast/sheila/|archive-date=5 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series ''LasGidi Cops'', which debuted in June 2016 on television.<ref>{{cite web|title=Are You Ready for 'Lasgidi Cops: Special Crimes Unit'? Watch the Trailer of the Crime Series starring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & More!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/are-you-ready-for-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit-watch-the-trailer-of-the-crime-series-starring-joke-silva-bimbo-akintola-more/|publisher=BellaNaija|access-date=12 May 2017|date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002165843/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/are-you-ready-for-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit-watch-the-trailer-of-the-crime-series-starring-joke-silva-bimbo-akintola-more/|archive-date=2 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She was also featured on [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'s list of 14 global superstars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/actress-adesua-etomi-covers-vogue-with-13-other-global-superstars/|title=Actress, Adesua Etomi covers Vogue with 13 other 'global superstars'|website=Punch Newspapers|date=14 March 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726042649/https://punchng.com/actress-adesua-etomi-covers-vogue-with-13-other-global-superstars/|archive-date=26 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2022, she released her first single titled ‘So Natural’. In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty which was founded with [[Jemima Osunde]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iwalaiye |first=Temi |date=2023-10-16 |title=Why Adesua Etomi and Jemima Osunde's 'Sanaa' is not just another celeb skincare line |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/beauty-health/why-adesua-etomi-and-jemima-osundes-sanaa-is-not-another-celeb-skincare-line/1hfppbv |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ''[[The Arbitration]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/the-star-studded-teaser-for-the-arbitration-is-here-starring-o-c-ukeje-adesua-etomi-ireti-doyle-sola-fosudo-beverly-naya-more/|title=The Star-Studded Teaser for 'The Arbitration' is Here, Starring O.C Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Ireti Doyle, Sola Fosudo, Beverly Naya & More|publisher=BellaNaija|date=2 August 2016|access-date=22 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623143342/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/the-star-studded-teaser-for-the-arbitration-is-here-starring-o-c-ukeje-adesua-etomi-ireti-doyle-sola-fosudo-beverly-naya-more/|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> || Dara Olujobi || |
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| ''Something Wicked''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/08/watch-the-teaser-of-something-wicked-starring-ireti-doyle-okey-uzoeshi-adesua-etomi-gabriel-afolayan-beverly-naya-more/|title=Watch the Teaser of "Something Wicked" starring Ireti Doyle, Okey Uzoeshi, Adesua Etomi, Gabriel Afolayan, Beverly Naya & More|date=2 August 2016 |access-date=2 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133716/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/08/watch-the-teaser-of-something-wicked-starring-ireti-doyle-okey-uzoeshi-adesua-etomi-gabriel-afolayan-beverly-naya-more/|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || || |
| ''Something Wicked''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/08/watch-the-teaser-of-something-wicked-starring-ireti-doyle-okey-uzoeshi-adesua-etomi-gabriel-afolayan-beverly-naya-more/|title=Watch the Teaser of "Something Wicked" starring Ireti Doyle, Okey Uzoeshi, Adesua Etomi, Gabriel Afolayan, Beverly Naya & More|date=2 August 2016 |access-date=2 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133716/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/08/watch-the-teaser-of-something-wicked-starring-ireti-doyle-okey-uzoeshi-adesua-etomi-gabriel-afolayan-beverly-naya-more/|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || Claudia|| |
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| ''[[The Wedding Party (2016 film)|The Wedding Party]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/banky-w-adesua-etomi-richard-mofe-damijo-ireti-doyle-sola-sobowale-more-to-star-in-ebonylife-films-the-wedding-party/|title=Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale & More to Star in EbonyLife Films' "The Wedding Party" - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|date=27 June 2016 |access-date=9 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917181814/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/banky-w-adesua-etomi-richard-mofe-damijo-ireti-doyle-sola-sobowale-more-to-star-in-ebonylife-films-the-wedding-party/|archive-date=17 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>'' || Dunni Coker || |
| ''[[The Wedding Party (2016 film)|The Wedding Party]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/banky-w-adesua-etomi-richard-mofe-damijo-ireti-doyle-sola-sobowale-more-to-star-in-ebonylife-films-the-wedding-party/|title=Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale & More to Star in EbonyLife Films' "The Wedding Party" - BellaNaija|website=www.bellanaija.com|date=27 June 2016 |access-date=9 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917181814/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/banky-w-adesua-etomi-richard-mofe-damijo-ireti-doyle-sola-sobowale-more-to-star-in-ebonylife-films-the-wedding-party/|archive-date=17 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>'' || Dunni Coker || |
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| ''[[Ayamma: Music In The Desert]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/ayanmma-music-in-the-forest-photos-of-adesua-etomi-wale-ojo-majid-michel-ime-bishop-on-set-id4361736.html|title="Ayanmma: Music in the Forest": Photos of Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Ime Bishop on set|first=Chidumga|last=Izuzu|date=16 November 2015 |access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622162744/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/ayanmma-music-in-the-forest-photos-of-adesua-etomi-wale-ojo-majid-michel-ime-bishop-on-set-id4361736.html|archive-date=22 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> || Ayamma/Iko/Ihuoma || |
| ''[[Ayamma: Music In The Desert]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/ayanmma-music-in-the-forest-photos-of-adesua-etomi-wale-ojo-majid-michel-ime-bishop-on-set-id4361736.html|title="Ayanmma: Music in the Forest": Photos of Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Ime Bishop on set|first=Chidumga|last=Izuzu|date=16 November 2015 |access-date=8 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622162744/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/ayanmma-music-in-the-forest-photos-of-adesua-etomi-wale-ojo-majid-michel-ime-bishop-on-set-id4361736.html|archive-date=22 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> || Ayamma/Iko/Ihuoma || Musical |
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|'' Memoirs of 4''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/watch-trailer-memoirs-of-4/|title=Watch Adesua Etomi, Gbenro Ajibade & More In The Trailer For 'Memoirs Of 4'|last=Animashaun|first=Damilola|date=2018-02-20|website=Konbini Nigeria|language=en-NG|access-date=2019-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506210112/http://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/watch-trailer-memoirs-of-4/|archive-date=6 May 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> || || |
|'' Memoirs of 4''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/watch-trailer-memoirs-of-4/|title=Watch Adesua Etomi, Gbenro Ajibade & More In The Trailer For 'Memoirs Of 4'|last=Animashaun|first=Damilola|date=2018-02-20|website=Konbini Nigeria|language=en-NG|access-date=2019-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506210112/http://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/watch-trailer-memoirs-of-4/|archive-date=6 May 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> || Teni|| |
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|[[Muna (2019 film)|'' Muna'']]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://leadership.ng/2019/06/13/adesua-etomi-wellington-shines-in-new-action-film-muna/|title= Adesua Etomi-Wellington Shines In Action Film, 'Muna'|work= [[Leadership (newspaper)|Leadership]]|access-date= 13 June 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190613105529/https://leadership.ng/2019/06/13/adesua-etomi-wellington-shines-in-new-action-film-muna/|archive-date= 13 June 2019}}</ref> ||Muna || |
|[[Muna (2019 film)|'' Muna'']]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://leadership.ng/2019/06/13/adesua-etomi-wellington-shines-in-new-action-film-muna/|title= Adesua Etomi-Wellington Shines In Action Film, 'Muna'|work= [[Leadership (newspaper)|Leadership]]|access-date= 13 June 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190613105529/https://leadership.ng/2019/06/13/adesua-etomi-wellington-shines-in-new-action-film-muna/|archive-date= 13 June 2019}}</ref> ||Muna ||Action / Crime / Drama |
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|'' Malika: Warrior Queen''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youneekstudios.com/malika/|title=Malika: Warrior Queen|website=YouNeek Studios|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124173053/http://youneekstudios.com/malika|archive-date=24 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || Malika || |
|'' Malika: Warrior Queen''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youneekstudios.com/malika/|title=Malika: Warrior Queen|website=YouNeek Studios|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124173053/http://youneekstudios.com/malika|archive-date=24 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || Malika ||Short Animation |
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Adesua Etomi | |
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Born | Tolulope Adesua Etomi 22 February 1988 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Awards | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2016) |
Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington (born 22 February 1988)[a] commonly known as Adesua Etomi ( is a )Nigerian actress and entrepreneur.[3] She debuted her film career with Knocking On Heaven's Door (2014).[4] Since then she has starred in several films and many awards. Amongst them is the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, as the last out of three siblings.[1][6] Her father is a soldier of Esan descent in Edo State, and her mother, an Engineer of Yoruba descent.[7][8][9] Etomi attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and moved to Queen's College. At 13 Etomi left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, and had a diploma in physical and theatre art from the City College Coventry in 2004.[10] She further went to University of Wolverhampton in 2006, and studied arts and performance.
Career
[edit]Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration,[11] The Wedding Party,[12][13] and Falling.[14] Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.[15][16] Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015),[17] and Couple of Days (2016).[18] Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention.[19][20] Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016 on television.[21] She was also featured on Vogue's list of 14 global superstars.[22] In February 2022, she released her first single titled ‘So Natural’. In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty which was founded with Jemima Osunde.[23]
Personal life
[edit]Etomi got engaged to Banky W in February 2017.[24][25] The couple held their traditional marriage on 19 November, a court wedding on 20 November and white wedding on 25 November 2017; the latter ceremony was held in Cape Town, South Africa. In early January 2021, Adesua and Banky W had a son named Hazaiah Wellington.[26]
On 5 April 2021, Adesua and Banky W shared the story of their marriage and their struggles with conception and child bearing titled 'Final Say Faith'. This story was shared in the Waterbrook church.[27]
Adesua was credited for saving the daughter of Nollywood actress Iretiola Doyle from bullies.[28]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | The Call | Tara | Short film |
2014 | Brave[29] | Layo | Short film |
Knocking On Heaven's Door[30] | Debbie | ||
2015 | Falling[31] | Muna | |
A Soldier's Story[32] | Lebari | ||
Out of Luck[33] | Bisola | ||
2016 | Couple of Days[34] | Nina | |
The Arbitration[35] | Dara Olujobi | ||
Something Wicked[36] | Claudia | ||
The Wedding Party[37] | Dunni Coker | ||
Ayamma: Music In The Desert[38] | Ayamma/Iko/Ihuoma | Musical | |
2017 | 10 Days In Sun City[39] | Bianca | |
In Line | Kate | ||
The Wedding Party 2 | Dunni Onwuka | ||
2018 | Date Night | ||
King of Boys | Adekemi Salami | Crime / Drama | |
Memoirs of 4[40] | Teni | ||
Up North | Zainab | Drama | |
2019 | Muna[41] | Muna | Action / Crime / Drama |
Malika: Warrior Queen[42] | Malika | Short Animation | |
Sugar Rush | Susie | Action / Comedy | |
The Set Up | Chike | ||
2022 | The Set Up 2 | Chike | Crime / Drama |
The Perfect Arrangement | |||
2023 | Gangs of Lagos[43][44] | Gift | Crime / Thriller |
2024 | Japa | Kamsi | Comedy / Fantasy |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Smooth Promotions | Reporter/Presenter | TV Station |
2014 | Gidi Up (season 2)[45] | Sharon | Series |
2015 | Las Gidi Cops[46] | Amaka Obiora | Series |
Shuga (season 4)[47] | Sheila | Series | |
2017 | Shuga: Down South[48][49] | Sheila | Series |
Theatre
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Company |
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2004 | The Crucible | John Proctor | City College Production |
2005 | Miss Saigon | John Thomas | City College Production |
2006 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Judas | City College Production |
2008 | Fractal | The Oppressed | Arena Theatre |
2009 | The Grimm Tales | Dwarf/Witch | Arena Theatre |
Not My Cup Of Tea | Immigrant | Arena Theatre | |
2012 | The Miller's Tale | Alice | Saga Tiata - Edinburge Fringe Festival |
2013 | Anatomy Of A Woman | Bolatito | Lagos Theater Festival |
Shattered | Loveth | Paw Studios | |
Crystal Slippers | Sewa | Thespian Family Theater | |
London Life Lagos Living | Sue | Paw Studios | |
Saro[50] | Rume | Bap Productions | |
Secret Life Of Baba Segi's Wives | Segi | Joos and Joms Productions | |
2014 | Band Aid[51] | ||
Make We Waka | Chantelle | Look Left Look Right | |
Saro[52] | Rume | Bap Productions |
Voice over
[edit]Year | Role | Company |
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2013 | Taste Bud | Fanta |
2014 | Fan | Solo Phones |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2009 | Foresight Theater Awards | Best Performance in a devised Piece of work | Herself | Won | |
2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Most Promising Actress | Knocking on Heaven's Door | Nominated | |
Nollywood Reinvented Awards | Best New Actress | Herself | Won | ||
2015 | Golden Movie Awards | Golden Actress in a Lead Role | Falling | Nominated | |
Discovery of the Year | Herself | Won | [53] | ||
City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actress | Nominated | [54] | ||
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Falling | Nominated | ||
Best On-screen duo | Nominated | ||||
Female Viewer's Choice | Herself | Nominated | |||
ELOY Awards | Actress of the Year - Big screen | Falling | Won | [55] | |
Actress of the Year - Television | Gidi Up | Nominated | |||
2016 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV series) | Falling | Won | [56] |
12th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in Leading role | Nominated | |||
Golden Movie Awards | Golden Actress | Nominated | |||
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role | Nominated | |||
ELOY Awards | Actress of the year - Big Screen | The Arbitration | Nominated | ||
2017 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress Drama/TV Series | Nominated | ||
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Lead Actress In A Film | Ayamma | Nominated | ||
2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Sugar Rush | Nominated | [57] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Notes
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External links
[edit]- Adesua Etomi at IMDb
- Living people
- 21st-century Nigerian actresses
- Actresses from Imo State
- Alumni of the University of Wolverhampton
- Yoruba actresses
- Esan actresses
- Nigerian film actresses
- Nigerian television actresses
- Nigerian expatriates in the United Kingdom
- Queen's College, Lagos alumni
- Age controversies
- 1988 births
- Nigerian film producers
- Nigerian media personalities
- Nigerian women film producers