Ade Laoye | |
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| Born | Dayton, Ohio, United States of America |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Notable work | Knocking on Heaven's Door |
Ade Laoye is a Nigerian-American actress. [1] She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she studied Theatre Arts. [2]
Ade Laoye first starred in Knocking on Heaven's Door by Emem Isong. Ade also featured in Lunchtime Heroes by Seyi Babatope and in an Africa Magic series, Hush by Oye Agunbiade. [2] Ade Laoye alongside other Nollywood actresses, Kehinde Bankole, Munachi Abii, and Omowumi Dada, have been unveiled as the lead actors in the screen adaptation of Tunde Leye's blog series, Finding Hubby . [3]
Ade Laoye was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Best Ensemble in a Musical she performed in The Arden Theatre Company. [4]
Born into a musical family, Laoye drew her inspiration from musical theatre and movies. [5]
After graduating from The Pennsylvania State University, USA where she studied Theatre Arts, she performed at The Arden Theatre Company and was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Best Ensemble in a musical.
Over the years, Laoye has worked at the Walnut Street Theatre, Playbill Magazine.
In 2012, she moved to Nigeria where she has featured in several movies and TV series such as Dowry, Retreat, Lunch Time Heroes,HM Travel and Tours, For Colored Girls.