Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus in the film Child Seller
Born (1983-09-07) September 7, 1983
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
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
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

  1. Oni, Iyanu. "Much Ado about Eniola Badmus Real Age". Daily Times of Nigeria. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  2. "An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  3. "Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus". Naij. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  4. Badmus, Kayode (22 December 2015). "Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile". BiographyRoom. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  5. Badmus, Kayode (8 September 2015). "Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  6. Sholola, Damilola (9 November 2014). "I can't have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  7. "Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History". NaijaGists. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  8. Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016
  9. Showemimo, Adedayo (11 April 2016). "Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. "Nollywood stars share limelight at 2010 awards". Media Trust. 25 December 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  11. Ehi James, Osaremen (3 November 2011). "The Big Fights In This Year's BON Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  12. Pulse Mix (16 November 2011). "BON Awards 2011: And the Winners Are....". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  13. Agunanna, Chilee (13 November 2012). "The BON award winners announced". Africa Magic. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  14. 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.
  15. "GHANAIAN STARTS NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS". HF Magazine. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  16. "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.
  17. Tolu (2 November 2015). "Eniola Badmus Wins 2nd International Award In A Row". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.

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