Bolanle NinalowoListen, also known as Nino,[1] (born 7 May 1980) is a Nigerian actor and film producer.

Bolanle Ninalowo
Bolanle Ninalowo at the 2020 AMVCA
Born (1980-05-07) 7 May 1980 (age 43)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesNino
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materDeVry University
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Career edit

Before Ninalowo's attempt into the Nigerian movie industry, he first worked as an accountant in a bank in the United States of America.[2] Then upon relocating back to Nigeria, he worked with Guaranty Trust Bank.[3] Ninalowo's first attempt into the Nollywood Nigerian movie industry was as a movie producer. He produced his first movie titled Rebirth.[4][5]

Personal life edit

Ninalowo has been married before, then separated,[6][7] and has reconciled[8][9] with his spouse with whom he has two children with, one male and the other female.

He is the cousin of Rukky Sanda,[10][11][12] a Nigerian movie producer and actress.[13] Nino converted from Islam to Christianity after he found a remedy to his troubles in the Bible which he says has become his life manual.[14]

Selected filmography edit

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2010 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year Won
2017 City People Movie Award Best Supporting Actor of the Year - English Won [16]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role - English Won [17]
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - Yoruba Nominated [18]
City People Movie Award Best Actor of the Year - English Won

References edit

  1. ^ Peters, Abiola Alaba (31 December 2017). "Why my marriage failed –Bolanle Ninalowo". Newtelegraph. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. ^ Gists, Naija (5 May 2019). "Bolanle Ninalowo: I Was An Accountant In America Before Relocating To Nigeria". NaijaGists.com. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  3. ^ "I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo". Punch Newspapers. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  4. ^ Nigeria, Information (21 March 2018). "My success story in Nollywood – Bolanle Ninalowo". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  5. ^ "I wish to find love – Bolanle Ninalowo". Punch Newspapers. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Why Bolanle Ninalowo And Wife, Bunmi Reconciled After 12 Years". Nigeria News (News Reader). Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  7. ^ "BOLANLE NINALOWO: WHY I SEPARATED FROM THE MOTHER OF MY KIDS". The Nation Newspaper. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation". Kemi Filani News. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  9. ^ Eze, Louise (5 May 2019). ""My Wife and I are Doing Very Fine"- Bolanle Ninalowo". Eelive. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Rukky Sanda's cousin becomes Nollywood's new toast". Pulse Nigeria. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  11. ^ Gists, Naija (6 December 2017). "Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed". NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Up Close and Personal with Bolanle Ninalowo". guardian.ng. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  13. ^ "Real Reasons why Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and wife reconciled after 12 years of separation". Kemi Filani News. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Bolanle Ninalowo reveals real reason Why he Converted From Islam To Christianity". Daily4mative Newspaper. 18 July 2020. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  15. ^ "New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas". 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  16. ^ Emmanuel, Daniji (18 October 2017). "Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  17. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  18. ^ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Archived from the original on 10 December 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2021.

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