Bukunmi Oluwasina
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| Born | Okemesi, Ekiti State, Nigeria |
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| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
Bukunmi Oluwasina is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, screenwriter and film producer. She is most known for her 2015 role as Rantimi in Ayomi, a film she also produced.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Oluwasina is a native of Okemesi, Ekiti State, Nigeria. She went to College of Education Staff School, Ikere-Ekiti and Peace and Joy Model School, Ikere-Ekiti for her primary education, before preceding to African Church Comprehensive High School, Ikere-Ekiti and College of Education Demonstration Secondary School, Ikere-Ekiti for her secondary education. She graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University where she studied dramatic arts.[3][4][5]
Career[edit]
Oluwasina started her movie career in 2013, starring in Fadekemi Ologbese's film Modebi Olami as Ronke. In 2015, she played a lead role in Ayomi, a film she also produced, starring as Rantimi.[6][3][7] Ayomi won Best use of Nigerian Food in a Movie at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards and also earned her a nomination at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[8][9] In the same year, she wrote a movie, Itan Bi Temi and the following year, she wrote Oluwere.[10]
In 2017, she starred in a minor role in Blogger's Wife.[11] On 19 December 2017, she began a career in music, releasing her debut single, "Eazy Eazy", which was assisted with a video.[12] In 2019, she won Fast Rising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2019 City People Movie Awards.[13]
In 2020, Oluwasina starred as Uzoamaka Chukwu in the Kunle Afolayan's upcoming movie, The Citation.[14]
Other ventures[edit]
In May 2019, Oluwasina became an ambassador of Rolad Hair products.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Modebi Olami | Ronke | |
| 2015 | Ayomi | Rantimi | |
| 2015 | Excursion | Emily | |
| 2017 | Blogger's Wife | ||
| 2018 | Hey | Yvonne | |
| 2018 | Ranti Mi | Taiwo | |
| 2018 | Mad For Love | ||
| 2019 | Be Mine | Moyinoluwa | |
| 2019 | Dating | Keji | |
| 2019 | Close To My Heart | Tiwa | |
| 2019 | Iwa | Keji | |
| 2019 | My Husband's Crush | Ronke | |
| 2019 | May 3rd | Suja | |
| 2019 | Cries | Fisayomi | |
| 2019 | My Love | Kehinde | |
| 2019 | Akalamagbo | Morenike | |
| 2019 | Ebubu Mi | Kunfola | |
| 2019 | Surface | Helen | |
| 2019 | You Are Me | Kehinde | |
| 2019 | Love And Lies | Dolapo | |
| 2019 | Voice | Olufunto | |
| 2020 | Pinch | Lola | |
| 2020 | Arewa Odo | Comfort | |
| 2020 | Opin Oro | Bolanle | |
| 2020 | School Life | Sade | |
| 2019 | Romantic Fight | Clara | |
| 2020 | Ese | Pamilerin | |
| TBA | The Citation
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Uzoamaka Chukwu |
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- "Eazy Eazy" (2017)
- "See Wahala" (2019)
- "You Will Never Be Mine" (2020)
- "Walk Away" (2020)
- "With You" (2020)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Fast Rising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Herself | Won | [13] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) | Herself | Nominated | [16] | |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) | Herself | Won | [17] |
| ELOY Awards | Actress of the Year | Herself | Nominated | [18] | |
| 2016 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba) | Ayomi | Nominated | [9] |
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Most Promising Actress | Herself | Nominated | [8] |
| Best use of Nigerian Food in a Movie | Ayomi | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ Adelagun, Oluwakemi (13 January 2018). "Top five Yoruba movie stars to watch in 2018". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Alao, Biodun (20 January 2020). "30 Hot Yoruba Young Actresses To Watch In 2020". City people Magazine. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Olajide, Samuel (9 February 2020). "Showbiz has taken away my freedom— Bukunmi Oluwasina". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Odimayo, Kelechi. "Bukunmi Oluwashina's Biography and Amazing Career". Legit.ng. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "Nollywood Actress, Bukunmi reflects on life as she celebrates birthday". P.M. News. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Abumere, Princess (27 January 2016). "Yoruba films nominated for Best Indigenous Language Movie at 2016 AMVCA". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "Nollywood Actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina, condemns`baby mama`syndrome among artists". The Guardian Newspaper. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Fuad, Lawal (14 December 2015). "Best of Nollywood Awards 2015 See full list of winners". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Two South Africa films to battle it out at the AMVCA". News24. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Olowoyo, Ghaniyah (5 January 2020). "10 Nollywood Starlets to Watch Out For In 2020". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (17 February 2017). "Movie stars see off 'Blogger's Wife' to the cinemas". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "VIDEO+AUDIO: Bukunmi – Eazy Eazy". tooXclusive. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Yoruba Movie Winners Emerge @ City People Movie Awards". City people Magazine. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo (8 July 2020). "Kunle Afolayan shares transformed look of Bukunmi Oluwasina". P.M. News. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina becomes hair ambassador". The Nation Newspaper. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ Lenbang, Jerry (30 September 2019). "FULL LIST: Ramsey Nouah, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham nominated for 2019 BON Awards". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "Full list of winners at BON Awards 2018". The Nation Newspaper. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ↑ "Mercy Johnson, Peace Hyde Win Big At Eloy Awards". P.M. News. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
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