Yemi Blaq
| Yemi Blaq | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ondo State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 💼 Occupation | Film actor |
| 🏅 Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role, Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards |
Yemi Blaq born Folayemi Olatunji is a Nigerian film actor, he attended Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary school in Ondo, Ondo state, and he was the school’s first Head boy film maker, songwriter and model.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Yemi was born to Mr Olatunji Blaq in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Lagos where he attended and completed his primary and tertiary education. He started acting during his high school days and continued till date.
Career[edit]
Yemi Blaq started his professional career in Nollywood in 2005. He had registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria back then in other to be an actor. His first movie that brought him to limelight was Lost of Lust where he acted alongside Mercy Johnson. After his first movie, he was sort out for in the Nigerian movie industry and has since acted several movies.[4]
Filmography[edit]
- The Good Samaritan 2 (2004)
- Without Shame (2005)
- Lost to Lust (2005)
- 11 Days 11 Nights 2 (2005)
- Traumatised (2006)
- Total Control (2006)
- Sting (2006)
- Mamush (2006)
- Desperate Ambition (2006)
- Sinking Sands (2011)
- Strive (2013)
- President for a Day (2014)
- The Last 3 Digits (2015)
- Cultural Clash (2019)
- 12 Noon (completed)
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | My Idol (Film) | Won | ||
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Obsession | Won | [5] |
| 2018 | Golden Movie Awards | Golden Supporting Actor | Nominated | [6] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Published. "My voice once got me an instant job –Yemi Blaq". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ↑ Published. "I cried the first day I held my baby –Yemi Blaq". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ↑ "How to deal with domestic violence –Yemi Blaq, actor". The Sun Nigeria. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ↑ "OB Crush Of The Week- Yemi Blaq!". onobello.com. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ↑ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". www.pulse.ng. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ↑ "2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa nominations announced". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
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