Ronke Odusanya
Ronke Odusanya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ronke Odusanya May 3, 1973 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Federal Government Girls College, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress. Producer. Performer. |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Notable work | Jenifa (2008) Astray (Isina) (2016) A Girl's Note (2016) |
Ronke Odusanya is a Nigerian Yoruba language film actress,[1][2][3][4][5] film producer and stage performer.[6]
Early life
Ronke Odusanya was born on 3 May 1973 in Ogun State.
Education
Ronke began her education at the St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School and proceed Federal Government Girls College, Akure.[7] She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication.[8]
Career
She began her professional acting career at 16 years old after graduation. She was named "Flakky Idi Dowo" after her role in Fathia Balogun's movie as "Folake" in 2006.[9] Ronke featured in Oga Bello’s "Kerikeri". She made her Nollywood debut feature in 2001 Yoruba film, "Baba Ologba".[10] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including ''Jenifa which she played the role of Becky,[11][12] Twisted, and A Girl's Note among others. She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in the film Ailatunse.[13]
Selected filmography
- Twisted (2007)
- Jenifa (2008)
- Láròdá òjò (2008)
- Eekan soso (2009)
- Emi Nire Kan (2009)
- Astray (Isina) (2016)
- A Girl's Note (2016)[14]
- Asake Oni Bread (2016)
- The Stunt (2017)
- Ayomide (2017)[15]
- Obsession (2017)
- Ailatunse (2017)
- Olorire (2018)
- Owo Agbara (2018)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) | Ailatunse | Nominated | [16] |
References
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (20 November 2016). "Popular actress, Ronke Odusanya reveals what men call her breasts". Dailypost Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ Obiuwevbi, Jennifer (17 October 2015). "Yoruba Movie Actress Ronke Odusanya Looks Lovely in these Makeup Photos!". Bellanaija. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ Adedosu, Adekunle (23 December 2014). "Ronke Odusanya finally speaks on alleged husband-snatching scandal". TheNet. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ Esho, Wemi (10 June 2014). "Nollywood Actress Weds US Based Lover Secretly". Pulse. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ BASSEY, EKAETTE (3 November 2018). "Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, gives lesson on self-esteem". vanguardngr. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "9 Years After First Production, Ronke Odusanya Releases New Flick 'Gangan'". Tribuneonline. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Ronke Odusanya". Ibaka TV. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ Nigeria, Information (3 May 2018). "Popular Nollywood actress Ronke Odusanya celebrates birthday with lovely photo". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "CHARMING! NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS RONKE ODUSANYA STUNS IN NEW OUTFIT". Daily Advent. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ izuzu, chibumga (5 March 2015). "9 things you should know about "Jenifa" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Jenifa". Nollywood Forever. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Jenifa". Africa Archive. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ Bolanle Ninalowo, IK Ogbonna, Rachel Okonkwo, "What Lies Within" among nominees, Pulse, Retrieved 20 April 2019
- ^ A Girl's Note, IMDB, Retrieved 20 April 2019
- ^ ayomide ( 2017), NLIST, Retrieved 20 April 2019
- ^ Ezeamalu, Ben (6 September 2017). "Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards, 2017". Bonawards. Retrieved 20 April 2019.