Olajumoke Amoke Olatunde George commonly known as Jumoke George is a Nigerian actress, film producer and filmmaker.[1]
Jumoke George | |
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| Born | Olajumoke Amoke Olatunde George 18 February[year needed] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Notable work | The Wedding Party |
She has acted in both Yoruba and English language films in Nollywood and has hosted television programs in Nigeria.
Early life and education
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George was born on 18 February[when?]. She hails from Ibadan, Oyo state. Her father was in the Nigerian military while her stepmother was a nurse who also works for the military.[2]
George's mother and father separated while she was very young, with George remaining with her father and stepmother. After having disputes with her stepmother, her father threw George out of the house while she was in secondary school. So, George then sheltered with friends.[3]
George attended Command Children School Ann's Barracks Yaba, Lagos; the Army Children School Kano; the Anglican Grammar School, Orita mefa, Ibadan. George went to Government Technical College, Osogbo where she studied Business Administration.
Career
editGeorge was introduced to acting at age eight by a family friend. She did stage drama with National Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan. She enrolled in a drama troupe at NTA Ibadan. Under the sponsorship of Victor Ashaolu, George entered the Yoruba movie industry.
After an inability to progress in the film industry, George became a member of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN). George anchored 5 live programs which kept her very busy as away from acting.[4]
Filmography
edit- Eekan soso (2009)[5]
- The Wedding Party (2016)[6] - Iya Michaels
- My Wife & I (2017) - Aunty Ayo
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Mokalik (2019) - Iya Simi
- Saheed Esu (2020) - Iya Jamiu
- Love Castle (2021) - Iyaloja
- Maleeka (2022) - Mama Yeni
- The Carpenter (2022) - Mother
- The Other Side of Love (2023) - Mama Mimiola
- JAPA (2024) - Mrs. Ajayi
Award
editCity People Movie Matriarch Recognition Award 2018[7]
References
edit- ^ "Beatrice Funke Ogunmola wins multiple Awards with her New Epic Film, Love Castle". Vanguard News. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "I wasn't given roles for 14 years because I refused to sleep around — Actress". Punch Newspapers. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "How I was disowned by my father, rejected by mum at 8 — Olajumoke George". Tribune. 22 July 2018. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "How I survived after movie producers abandoned me – Actress Olajumoke George | Nollywood Community". Nollywood Community. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Jumoke George". IMDb. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ TIFF Trailers (16 August 2016), THE WEDDING PARTY Trailer | Festival 2016, retrieved 19 November 2018
- ^ "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards | City People Magazine". City People Magazine. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.