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Yul Edochie
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Edochie in 2016
Born
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie

(1982-01-07) 7 January 1982 (age 42)
Alma mater University of Port Harcourt
Occupation
Years active 2007 — present
Spouse(s) Judy (m.2022
Children 6
Parent(s)
Relatives
  • Muna Obiekwe (cousin)
  • Rita Edochie (aunt)

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie Listeni// popularly known as Yul EdochieListeni// (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of a veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.

Personal life

He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.

Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.

Edochie was married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter. On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that his fellow actor, Judy Austin, is his wife and they have two sons.

Career

Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.

In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.

Politics

In 2017, Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State, and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party. Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2007 Sleek Ladies Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic
2007 Wind of Glory Emeka Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji
2008 Give It Up Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo
2008 Kiss My Pain Johnson Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson
2009 Tears of Hope Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson
2009 My Loving Heart Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin
2010 Unstoppable Chris
2011 Sarafina Owen Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar
2011 Pleasure and Crime Johnson
2012 Zone 9 Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia
2012 Bridge of Contract Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke
2012 The End is Near Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke
2012 Against The Law Anthony Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker
2013 Eye Of The Eagle
2013 Death Certificate Starring Stephanie Okereke
2013 The Jezebels Starring Tonto Dikeh
2013 Blind Choice Starring Oge Okoye
2013 Money Kingdom Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie
2013 Agony Of A Princess Starring Chioma Chukwuka
2013 Restless Soul Starring Chika Ike
2014 The Mirror Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw
2014 Chioma The Weeping Queen Prince Chukwuemeka
2014 Apostles Of Lucifer Starring Ini Edo
2014 Python Queen Prince Oma Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo
2015 Dooshima Director Starring Mike Ezuruonye
2015 Ojuju Calabar Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo
2015 Royal Maid Prince Izozo Starring Eucharia Anunobi
2015 Compound Fools Starring Funke Akindele
2015 Dowry Man Uche Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo
2017 The Affectionate Wife Starring Queen Nwokoye
2017 Passion of a Prince Starring Chiwetalu Agu
2017 Mysterious Family
2017 ATM Machine Nicodemus Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams
 ???? Royal Choice Starring Joyce Kalu
2018 The Billionaires Eze Kwe Eche Starring Osita Iheme
2018 Moms at War Chidi Ubosi Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele
2018 Native Girl Uchenna Starring Judy Austin, Ifeanyi Azodo, Chigozie Atuanya
2018 Innocent Oath Dubem Starring Hayez Achu,Sese Ayanwu
2019 Clairoyance Starring Nkechi Blessing, Sapphire Ekeng
2019 Poor Billionaire Chima Starring Cynthia Ashimba, Great Emmanuel Chika
2021 About Time Larry Starring Patience Attang, Khing Bassey
2022 Ikemba Starring Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie,
2022 The Last Enigma Afamefuna

Television

  • The Palace
  • Royal Castle
  • Tinsel

Awards

Year Award Category Result Notes Ref
2009 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actor Of The Year (English) Won
2012 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role Nominated
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year (English) Won
2013 Pamsaa Awards Best Actor Won
2014 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Lead Male Nominated
2015 Afrifimo Awards Best Actor Nominated Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given
2021 Net Honours Most Searched Actor Nominated

See also

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