Ime Bishop Umoh, often called Okon Lagos , is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1]
Ime Bishop Umoh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ime Bishop Umoh 30 August 1983 Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Okon Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Uyo |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Spouse |
Idara Bishop (m. 2013) |
| Children | (2) |
Early life, education and career
editIme Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy. He started his acting career since his childhood and he has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008.[2][3] it was tough for him when he lost his mum.[4]
Endorsement
editPolitical appointment
editThe comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.[6]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Comedy Movie of the year | Okon lagos 2 | Won |
| 2013 | Comedy of the year | Okon goes to school | Won | |
| Best Actor in Supporting Role | Udeme Mmi | Won | ||
| 2014 | Best Comedy of the year | I come lagos | Won | |
| 2016 | Nigeria Teen Choice Awards | Comic Actor of the year(English) | [7] | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a comedy | Caught in the Act | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Actor In Comedy | The Boss is Mine | Won |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Uyai | |
| 2009 | Edikan | Pastor |
| 2009 | Silent Scandals | Akpan |
| 2011 | The Head Office | |
| Vulcanizer | ||
| Okon Lagos | Okon | |
| 2012 | Udeme mmi | |
| Okon goes to school | Okon | |
| Sak Sio | ||
| 2013 | Jump and pass | Edem |
| The place | ||
| The champion | ||
| 2014 | Okon the driver | Okon |
| Okon on the run | Okon | |
| 2015 | Okon and Jennifer | Okon |
| Udo Facebook | ||
| 2016 | The Boss Is Mine | |
| 2017 | Lost In London | Okon |
| 2017 | 16th Anniversary | Ebube |
| 2019 | She is | Tobia |
| 2020 | Unroyal | Kala |
| 2021 | Star Girl | John |
| 2021 | Dubara | |
| 2022 | Jabalata | Etim |
| 2023 | The heiress | Sunny |
| 2023 | She Must Be Obeyed | Etim |
On 1 May 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria was easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive footage.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Aileru, Islamiat (20 September 2021). "'You sweep away people's life savings for Benz and Dorime' Okon Lagos attacks internet fraudsters and corrupt politicians". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "10 things you should know about Nollywood actor". Pulse Nigeria. 20 March 2018.
- ^ "The quality of comedy in me can be bottled, sold - Bishop Umoh". 14 December 2012.
- ^ "Losing my mum was hard, tough for me - Actor Ime Bishop". Punch Newspapers. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Glo signs on 28 ambassadors; Mama G, Wizkid, AY, P-Square, Korede Bello top list". Vanguard. Nigeria. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood actor appointed SA to Akwa ibom governor". Thenewsnigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "2016 NTCA Awards". 2 June 2016.
- ^ "THE PREGNANT MAN | Okon Lagos | Ofego Comedy | Episode 9". YouTube.
External links
editIme Bishop Umoh at IMDb Ime Bishop Umoh on Twitter
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