Abimbola Oshin () (born 24 July 1971) is an actress, writer, producer and businesswoman from Nigeria.
Bimbo Oshin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abimbola Oshin 24 July 1971 Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Philosophy, University of Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Notable work | Omo Elemosho |
Early life
editOshin was born on 24 July 1971 in Ondo State southwestern Nigeria. She is one of Pa Olasanmi Theophilus Oshin's eight children, the second to last.[1][2][3] Oshin attended the University of Lagos where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy.[4] Oshin commenced her acting career in 1996[5] but rose to recognition after starring in a 2012 Yoruba film titled Omo Elemosho.[6]
Oshin grew up in Ondo State where she attended her primary school education at Saint Anne's Primary School. Later, she went to Staff Primary School in Ile Ifẹ, Osun State. For her secondary education, she attended Girls Academy, Sandgrouse in Lagos State. Oshin then went for higher education at the University of Lagos, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Philosophy.
Career
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Oshin's love for acting began at a tender age. She had been doing some minor drama in the house with her elder sibling in which they recorded their pseudo videos. But her career in acting started initially during her undergraduate days at the University of Lagos. Her friend's sister introduced her to a group called Ara Osan group. She told her she had joined, and she should follow her too. Oshin agreed, joined the group (Ara Osan) in 1996 and started going for rehearsals. Ara Osan theatre group is a group owned by Rasaq Ajao and she spent four years under her boss. Although she started a movie career with English soap operas,[when?] she is into the Yoruba movie industry doing well. The first movie that was released which made her popular was titled Akobi in 1997.
Selected filmography
edit- Eji Owuro (2003)
- Civil War (2003)
- Omo Oku Oron (2004) as Salewa
- Ota (2007)
- Igi ola mi (2008) as Laide
- Omo Elemosho (2012) as Biola
- Kakanfo (2020) as Yeye
- The New Patriots (2020) as Princess Gladys Olubo
- May 29 (2020) as Mummy Mayowa
- Abebi (2021) as Bolade
- Alimi (2021) as Ronke
- Strangers (2022) as Toyin
- A Bag of Trouble (2023)
Award and recognitions
editIn 2016, she was honoured with an Icon Category Award at the 2016 Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment and Awards.[7]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movies Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | [8] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | [9] | |
| 2015 | ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards | Best Female Indigenous Actor | Nominated | [10] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bimbo Oshin (Actress, Writer, Producer) | Age, Biography, Photo, and Movies | INSIDENOLLY". www.insidenolly.ng. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "After exclusive breastfeeding, Oshin gets bolder with Igboya". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Still like a dream: Actress Bimbo Oshin speaks on late husband, thanks all - P.M. News". Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Why I sometimes throw caution to the winds-Bimbo Oshin". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Bimbo Oshin!". Ibaka tv. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015.
- ^ "10 celebrities we can't get enough of…". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "AHBEA 2016 Nominee, Bimbo Oshin, Icon Award Category". naijaonlinetv.co.uk. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (31 March 2014). "Yoruba Movie Awards: Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, others win [See full list of winners]". Daily Post. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (9 June 2014). "Meet The Nominees: Nominees for City People Entertainment Awards". pulse.ng. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (3 November 2015). "Queen Nwokoye: Actress wins 'Best Actor Indigenous Female' at ZAFAA 2015". pulse.ng. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
External links
edit- Bimbo Oshin at IMDb
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