Ronke Odusanya

Ronke Odusanya is a Nigerian Yoruba language film actress,[1][2][3][4][5] film producer and stage performer.[6]

Ronke Odusanya
Born
Ronke Odusanya

(1973-05-03) May 3, 1973
Ogun State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materFederal Government Girls College, Nigeria
OccupationActress. Producer. Performer.
Years active2000-present
Notable work
Jenifa (2008)
Astray (Isina) (2016)
A Girl's Note (2016)

Early life

Ronke Odusanya was born on 3 May 1973 in Ogun State.

Education

Ronke bregan her educated at the St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School and proceed Federal Government Girls College, Akure.[7] She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication.[8]

Career

She began her professional acting career at 16 years old after graduation. She was named "Flakky Idi Dowo" after her role in Fathia Balogun's movie as "Folake" in 2006.[9] Ronke featured in Oga Bello’s "Kerikeri". She made her Nollywood debut feature in 2001 Yoruba film, "Baba Ologba".[10] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including ''Jenifa which she played the role of Becky,[11][12] Twisted, and A Girl's Note among others. She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in the film Ailatunse.[13]

Selected filmography
  • Twisted (2007)
  • Jenifa (2008)
  • Láròdá òjò (2008)
  • Eekan soso (2009)
  • Astray (Isina) (2016)
  • A Girl's Note (2016)[14]
  • Asake Oni Bread (2016)
  • The Stunt (2017)
  • Ayomide (2017)[15]
  • Obsession (2017)
  • Ailatunse (2017)
  • Olorire (2018)
  • Owo Agbara (2018)

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba)[16] Ailatunse Nominated

References
  1. Nwachukwu, John Owen (20 November 2016). "Popular actress, Ronke Odusanya reveals what men call her breasts". Dailypost Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  2. Obiuwevbi, Jennifer (17 October 2015). "Yoruba Movie Actress Ronke Odusanya Looks Lovely in these Makeup Photos!". Bellanaija. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  3. Adedosu, Adekunle (23 December 2014). "Ronke Odusanya finally speaks on alleged husband-snatching scandal". TheNet. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  4. Esho, Wemi (10 June 2014). "Nollywood Actress Weds US Based Lover Secretly". Pulse. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  5. BASSEY, EKAETTE (3 November 2018). "Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, gives lesson on self-esteem". vanguardngr. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  6. "9 Years After First Production, Ronke Odusanya Releases New Flick 'Gangan'". Tribuneonline. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  7. "Ronke Odusanya". Ibaka TV. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  8. Nigeria, Information (3 May 2018). "Popular Nollywood actress Ronke Odusanya celebrates birthday with lovely photo". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  9. "CHARMING! NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS RONKE ODUSANYA STUNS IN NEW OUTFIT". Daily Advent. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  10. izuzu, chibumga (5 March 2015). "9 things you should know about "Jenifa" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  11. "Jenifa". Nollywood Forever. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  12. "Jenifa". Africa Archive. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  13. Bolanle Ninalowo, IK Ogbonna, Rachel Okonkwo, "What Lies Within" among nominees, Pulse, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  14. A Girl's Note, IMDB, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  15. ayomide ( 2017), NLIST, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  16. Ezeamalu, Ben (6 September 2017). "Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards, 2017". Bonawards. Retrieved 20 April 2019.

Ronke Odusanya at IMDb


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