Somadina Adinma // (born 8 May 1999) is a Nigerian actor and model. He started acting in 2003, at the age of eight, when he debuted in a comedy movie titled Charge and Bail.[1] He was born into the family of four although he lost his dad making him, his mother and his older brother the surviving members of the nuclear family.[2] He is best known for his roles in the Nollywood films Ordinary Fellows, Breath of Anger, and Forest of Promises.[3]
Somadina Harrison Adinma | |
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| Born | Somadina Harrison Adinma 8 May 1999 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, TV presenter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Ordinary Fellows, Breath of Anger, Forest of Promises |
| Awards | Africa Movie Academy Award for the Best Performance by a child (Nominated) |
Early life and career
editSomadina is a native of Neni, Anambra State. He had a degree in Theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[4] In 2007, he was nominated for the award for Best Performance by a Child at 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2019, he acted in the drama film Ordinary Fellows in the role 'DJ Cash'.[5]
Controversy
editSomadina was found in love with Regina Daniels before she married Ned Nwoko.[6] The news caused questions from his followers who thought Daniels and Adinma would marry.[7][8]
Personal life
editSomadina did His NYSC in Nasarawa State.[9]
Nomination
editOver the years, the actor Somadina has been nominated for a couple of awards the likes of:
Best Child Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Award
Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Award and
Best New Act to Watch at the City People Entertainment Award.[10]
Selected filmography
edit- Charge and Bail (2003) as Hezekiah
- End Point (2005) as Ikem 1
- Speak the Word (2006) as Solomon
- Breath of Anger (2007)
- Forest of Promises (2008)
- Flash of Pain (2016) as Ebube
- Ordinary Fellows (2019) as DJ Cash
- The Seventh Hour (2019) as Peter
- Love Child (2020) as Chiemela
- La Street (2020) as Wise
- Ikemefuna (2021) as Justice
- Yahoo+[11] (2022) as Abacha
- Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
- A Pierced Heart (2022) as Afam
- Bad Post (2022) as Stan
- Trampled (2022) as Ifeanyi
- A Familiar Stranger (2022) as Desmond
- Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
- A Troubled Heart (2023) as William
- Something About Him (2024) as Soma
- Hook Line & Sinker[12]
- Gifted[13]
- Miss Teacher
- Love and Oil
- My Bestfriend caused Me Pained
- Spiteful Lovers
- Two Hearts
- In The Deep etc.[14]
References
edit- ^ Fasanmi Abiola. "Seven Nollywood stars that started as kids". The Nation.
- ^ "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Somadina Adinma". scoopernews. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ^ The Nation (1 February 2014). "The return of kid actors". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Watch Trailer for "Ordinary Fellows" starring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ^ "Men with six figures are more attractive than those with six packs- Reno Omokhri". Vanguard Allure.
- ^ "That's why Nwoko collect your babe' Actress Regina Daniels' ex-boyfriend Somadina Adinma mocked over his advice to ladies". Kemi Fulani. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko and I: The true story – Somadina Adinma, actor". sunnewsonline.com. 3 August 2019.
- ^ Nathaniel ekpo, Nathan (Nov 22, 2017). "Actor, Somadina Adinma begins his NYSC journey as he was posted to Nasarawa". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Yahoo +,' mediocre representation of societal vices". premiumtimesng.com.
- ^ Bernard Dayo (2 July 2018). "Here's where you can watch Ruth Nkweti's upcoming sitcom Hook Line & Sinker". YNaija.
- ^ "Hit Series "Gifted" ranks among Top Five Shows of 2021, as Season 3 goes on set". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.