Kunle Remi

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Kunle Remi
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Born
Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi

(1988-10-18) 18 October 1988 (age 35)
Gboko, Benue, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesKunle Rhemmy
Teslim
Terdo
KR
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan
New York Film Academy
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi (Listenⓘ) (born 18 October 1988) is a Nigerian actor, who is best known for his roles in Falling, Family Forever, Tinsel,[1] and Aníkúlápó.[2] He came to prominence after winning the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010.[3] He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy.[4]

Early life and education

Kunle Remi studied acting at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, and graduated in 2014. This was followed by a stint learning film making and direction from the same academy and graduating in 2015. Remi is a Christian.[5]

Career

Acting

Remi started acting professionally in 2011, after winning Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. His first major role was in Heavy Beauty, produced by Grace Edwin Okon and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. Later, he starred in several films, TV series, and stage plays, including Family Forever,[6] Tinsel,[7] Lagos Cougars Reloaded,[8] The Getaway,[9] Falling,[10] and Africa Magic's Forbidden.[11] He has been featured in a number of Africa Magic Original Films.

TV hosting

While studying at the New York Film Academy, Remi worked as a TV host for an Internet TV channel, Celebville 360. His first appearance was reporting live at the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills, California.[12] In 2021, he became the co-host (taskmaster) of Gulder Ultimate Search.[13]

Modelling

Remi began his modelling career with ISIS models. He has since featured in ad campaigns for brands such as Airtel, MTN Nigeria, DStv, and Diamond Bank.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2019 Gold Statue Chuks Feature Film [14]
2018 The Eve Audu Feature Film produced by Cut24 and directed by Tosin Igho. Released in 2018. [15]
2017 Sobi's Mystic Sobi Feature Film. Written and directed by Biodun Stephen. Released 2017.
2017 Tiwa's Baggage Lolu Feature Film. Written and directed by Biodun Stephen. Released 2017. [16]
2017 Purple Heart Ademola Feature Film directed by Andy Amenechi. Released 2017. [17]
2017 Alter Ego Daniel Feature Film
2015 Any Other Monday Greg Feature Film produced by Kafui Danko and directed by Pascal Amanfo. Released in 2016. [18]
2015 Falling Imoh Feature Film produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. Released in 2015.
2020 Mama Drama Gboyega Directed by Seyi Babatope and produced by Joy Grant-Ekong
2021 A Naija Christmas Ugo Directed by Kunle Afolayan. Distributed on Netflix [19]
2021 13 Letters (film) Akinola 'Owoblow' Owolabi Written by Pearl Agwu and directed by Kayode Peters. [20]
2022 Aníkúlápó Saro Featured Film produced by Kunle Afolayan

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2018 Forbidden Demilade Doregos TV Series, aired on Africa Magic. [21]
2016–2017 Tinsel Zane TV Series, aired on Africa Magic.
2016–2017 Lincoln's Clan Eric TV Series. [22]
2015–2016 Lagos Cougars Reloaded TV Series.
2014 The Getaway Oliseh TV Series.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –English Nominated [23]
2020 Best Kiss in a movie Won [24]

See also

References

  1. ^ BellaNaija.com (17 September 2015). ""Falling" to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi | Watch the Trailer". BellaNaija. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Speaking Oyo Yoruba All Through Was a Huge Challenge for Me: Kunle Remi Talks About His Role in Anikulapo". Legit.NG.
  3. ^ "Kunle is the Ultimate Man". Vanguard Newspaper. 22 October 2010.
  4. ^ "8 Nigerian entertainers who went to New York Film Academy". Goldmyne TV.
  5. ^ "ONE ON ONE WITH NOLLYWOOD ACTOR KUNLE REMI!". Nollywood Access Magazine.
  6. ^ "Family Forever: Location Pictures". 360Nobs.
  7. ^ "Tinsel still going strong?". Punch Newspapers. 8 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Rita Dominic, Joselyn Dumas, Memry Savanhu star in new series". Pulse Nigeria. 22 January 2015.
  9. ^ "ONE ON ONE WITH NOLLYWOOD ACTOR KUNLE REMI!". Nollywood Access Magazine.
  10. ^ ""Falling" to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi". BellaNaija. 17 September 2015.
  11. ^ "Forbidden". Africa Magic.
  12. ^ ."Oscar Nomination Announcements". Celebville360.
  13. ^ "GUS: Actor Kunle Remi unveiled as taskmaster". punchng.com. 10 September 2021.
  14. ^ "RMD, Sola Sobowale, Alibaba, Kunle Remi star in Tade Ogidan's "Gold Statue"". BellaNaija. 28 July 2017.
  15. ^ "Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Shaffy Bello, Kunle Remi attend premiere". Puls Nigeria. 25 March 2018.
  16. ^ "Tiwa's Baggage". Nollywood Reinvented. 18 May 2017.
  17. ^ "AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR, ANDY AMENECHI RETURNS TO NOLLYWOOD WITH 'PURPLE HEARTS'". Information Nigeria. 16 September 2016.
  18. ^ "Any Other Monday". Nollywood Reinvented. 5 February 2016.
  19. ^ Kennedy, Lisa (16 December 2021). "'A Naija Christmas' Review: Honoring a Mother's Wish – The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ^ "Gidi Box Office's '13 Letters' Set For October 1 Cinema Release – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Get the Scoop on New Series 'Forbidden' starring Theresa Edem-Isemin, Kunle Remi, Toni Tones, Tina Mba & Nobert Young". BellaNaija. 27 June 2018.
  22. ^ "Lincoln's Clan Evolution". IMDB.
  23. ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ Augoye, Jayne (7 December 2020). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 13 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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