Jemima Osunde
Jemima Osunde | |
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 Osunde appearing on an episode of NdaniTV's Real Talk | |
| Born | 30 April 1996 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | physiotherapy, University of Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Shuga |
| Notable work | The Delivery Boy |
| Website | jemimaosunde |
Jemima Osunde (born 30 April 1996)[1] is a Nigerian actress, model, and presenter. She gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series Shuga.[2] Osunde was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in The Delivery Boy (2018).[3]
Early life
[edit]Jemima Osunde is an Edo State native.[4] She grew up with her mother, father, and older brothers. She is the last child and only daughter of her parents.[5][6]
She studied physiotherapy at the University of Lagos.[7][8][9] Osunde appeared in the film Jungle Jewel after being encouraged by her uncle to pursue acting in 2014.
Career
[edit]Osunde's first big break was her role as Laila in MTV Shuga,[10] appearing in the fourth series. When the show moved to South Africa for its fifth series, Osunde was written out for a year. She returned for the sixth series when it return to Nigeria.[11] In 2018, she starred alongside Linda Ejiofor in the second series of NdaniTV's Rumour Has It.[12][13]
Osunde was back for the seventh series of MTV Shuga's Alone Together which went out nightly featuring "lockdown" conversations between the main characters during lockdown from coronavirus.[14] All of the filmings were done by the actors who include Lerato Walaza, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Mamarumo Marokane, and Mohau Cele.[15]
In 2020, she was cast in Quam's Money, a sequel to the 2018 film New Money. The follow-up story follows what happens when a security guard (Quam) suddenly becomes a multi-millionaire.[16]
In October 2023, she co-launched her beauty brand "Sanaa Beauty" which was founded with Adesua Etomi.[17]
Education
[edit]She attended Air Force Primary School, went on to Holy Child college for her secondary school education, and had her tertiary education at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos.[18] In 2019, Osunde graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in physiotherapy.[19] Osunde joined the mandatory National Youth Service Corps orientation program and uploaded a picture of herself participating in the program.[20]
Filmography
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- Jungle Jewel (2013)
- Esohe (2017) as Esohe
- Stellar (2016) as Chinemerem
- My Wife & I (2017) Ireti Akinyele
- Isoken (2017) as Osato
- New Money (2018) as Toun Odumosu
- Lionheart (2018) as Onyinye
- The Delivery Boy (2018) as Nkem
- Quam's Money (2020) as Toun Odumosu
- This Lady Called Life (2020) as Toke
- Akoni (2021)[21] as Aretta
- The Reset (2022) as Rita
- Water and Garri (2024) as Stephany
Television
[edit]- Shuga (2015-2019) as Leila
- Ojays (2015)
- Inspector K (2018)
- The Johnsons (2015)
- This Is It (2016–2017)
- Rumour Has It (2018) as Ranti
- Papa Benji (2020)
- All of Us (2024 series) as Diane
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year – female | Nominated | [22] |
| Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | [23] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Birthday Girl Jemima Osunde is Painting the Town Red from her Couch". BellaNaija. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "I'm a no nonense person – Jemima Osunde".
- ^ Husseini, Shaibu (28 September 2019). "AMAA 2019 nomination: Four 'huge' slots for Nollywood's leading ladies". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Budding actress, Jemima Osunde up against Adesua Etomi?". Vanguard News. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography | Age | Movies | Net Worth | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography, Lifestyle, Boyfriend, Education, Career, Networth - Lots Of Entertainment". 2 January 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography, Net Worth, Real Age, Facts and Relationship". Newsblits.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Budding actress, Jemima Osunde up against Adesua Etomi?".
- ^ "Actress is what Nigeria needs at this time".
- ^ "Before Stardom With... Jemima Osunde". Punch Newspapers. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Obioha, Ikenna (7 January 2018). "How I got global fame – Jemima Osunde, actress". The Sun.
- ^ NdaniTV (14 March 2018), Go Behind The Scenes of Rumour Has It Season 2, retrieved 15 March 2018
- ^ NdaniTV (20 April 2018), Rumour Has It S2E5: Janus, retrieved 23 April 2018
- ^ "MTV Shuga: Alone Together | Episode 7". YouTube MTV Shuga. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Akabogu, Njideka (16 April 2020). "MTV Shuga and ViacomCBS Africa Respond to COVID-19 with "Alone Together" Online Series". BHM. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ Tv, Bn (5 November 2020). "This Teaser for Forthcoming "Quam's Money" starring Falz, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Whole Different Vibe!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (16 October 2023). "Why Adesua Etomi and Jemima Osunde's 'Sanaa' is not just another celeb skincare line". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Bio – Jemima Osunde". Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ Odion Okonofua (28 March 2019). "Jemima Osunde graduates from medical school". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Actress Jemima Osunde goes to NYSC camp". Pulse Nigeria. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ Hayes, Genna Chanelle (30 June 2022), Akoni (Drama, Romance), Mark Coles Smith, Gemma Forsyth, Pippa Grandison, Anova Pictures, Big Bang Sound, One Love Films, Bondi, retrieved 19 June 2024
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Gbenga, Bada (27 October 2019). "AMAA 2019: Here are all the winners at the 15th edition of award". Pulse NG. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
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