Temitope Solaja is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer.
Temitope Solaja | |
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| Other names | Star Girl[1] |
| Citizenship |  Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Tai Solarin University of Education |
| Occupation | Film actress |
Early life and education edit
Temitope Solaja born first child of her parents is a native of Sagamu, Ogun State. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mass communication from Tai Solarin University of Education.[2]
Career edit
In 2008, Solaja got her first acting role in the movie titled Bamitale. The movie, Opolo produced by Sola Akintunde Lagata shot her into limelight because of her sub-lead role in 2009.[3] In 2015, she wrote and produced her own movie titled Aruga in which she also starred alongside other actors like Antar Laniyan, and Sunkanmi Omobolanle.[4]
In 2017, she was nominated as Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) in the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards.[5]
Filmography edit
- Bamitale
- Opolo
- Idemu Ojo kan
- The Antique
- Adajo Aiye
- Kudi Klepto
- Bella
- Firepemi
- Aruga
- Darasimi
- Awelewa
- Orente
- Juba[6]
- 77 Bullets[7]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) | Bella | Nominated | [8][9] |
| 2017 | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) | Ashabi Akata | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "ICYMI: I can date, marry a fan –Temitope Solaja - Punch Newspapers". Punch Newspapers. February 22, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Oluwafunmilayo, Akinpelu (September 14, 2018). "Actress Temitope Solaja expresses gratitude as she buys new car". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "4 top up and coming Yoruba actresses: Temitope Solaj". Encomium Magazine. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (May 30, 2015). "Watch Antar Laniyan, Biodun Okeowo, others in new Yoruba movie". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (September 12, 2017). "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mercy Aigbe, Alexx Ekubo top BON Awards nominee list". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ THISDAYLIVE, Home - (October 16, 2020). "Funmiade Bank-Anthony Explains new Movie – THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (December 19, 2019). "Mercy Aigbe completes work new film, '77 Bullets'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Lawal, Fuad (December 14, 2015). "See full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (October 26, 2015). "Nse Ikpe-Etim, Stephanie Linus, Hilda Dokubo, Ini Edo, Iyabo Ojo battle for 'Best Actress'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
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