Carol King (actress)

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Carol King
Born
Caroline Eferamor King

(1963-07-24) 24 July 1963 (age 59) [1]
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater Ahmadu Bello University
Lagos State University
Occupations
Years active1999–present
SpouseKolawole King
Children
  • Ikemefuna Nsolo (Son)
  • Quddus King (Son)
  • Oluwasoladegbin King (Daughter)

Carol King (born 24 July 1963) is a Nigerian actress, thespian and presenter best known for her role as "Jumoke" in the TV series Everyday People. [2] Known for her "motherly role" in TV dramas, Carol has featured in several soap operas and movies including The Gods Are Still Not To Blame and Dazzling Mirage , a 2014 drama film directed by Tunde Kelani. [3]

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Early life and education

Born in Lagos, in then Western Nigeria to Edo-born parents, Carol attended St. Soweto Primary School Lagos where she completed her basic education and Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School Lagos where she completed her secondary school education. [4] She proceeded to obtain a Diploma in Insurance at Ahmadu Bello University before being awarded a bachelor's degree in Christian Religious Studies at Lagos State University. [5]

Personal life

Caroline King currently resides in Lagos State and is married to Captain Kolawole King, with whom they have two children together after her failed first marriage with Nsolo, with whom they have one child together. [6] On 3 November 2015, speaking with Motherhood In-Style Magazine, she unveiled the names of her children, as follows: “My first son is Ikem, Ikemefuna Nsolo, he’s 30. My second son is Abdulqudus King, we call him Qudus, he’s 22. My daughter, Sola King, her full names are Oluwasoladegbin King is 13.” [7]

Career

Carol's acting career began after she attended an audition for a radio drama titled I Need To Know before she went on to become a household name after her role in the TV series Everyday People. [8] She has starred in several stage plays, dramas, and movies including Dazzling Mirage, Pasito Dehinde, and The Gods Are Still Not To Blame. In recognition for her role in the advancement of the film industry, Carol was awarded with "African Youth Role Model Award" in 2009. [8]

Selected filmography

TV series

Stage drama

Films

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (24 July 2015). "Top 5 films of the talented veteran". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Adeola Adeyemo (18 April 2013). "From TV to the Big Screen! Nigerian Soap Opera Sweetheart Carol King stars in "The Gods Are Still Not To Blame" alongside Ireti Doyle, Nobert Young, Gabriel Afolayan & More, Speaks on Her Family, Career & Movie Role". BellaNaija . Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Olamide Jasanja (10 April 2013). "Bukky Ajayi, Dele Odule, Ireti Doyle, Nobert Young star in movie adaptation of 'The gods are not to blame'". Nigerian Entertainment Today . Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Nike Bakare (15 March 2014). "Carol King: Nudity not big deal". The Sun . Retrieved 25 August 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ Samuel Olatunji (14 April 2013). "Caroline King: Nollywood and my 22-year-old marriage". The Sun . Archived from the original on 14 October 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Bolatito Adebayo (5 June 2011). "CAROLINE KING: MY MAN COMES BEFORE ACTING". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Veteran Actor & Mum, Carol King, Shares on Her Children, Marriage & More". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  8. 1 2 Chidumga Izuzu (30 July 2015). "Do you remember hit TV series 'Everyday People?'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  9. ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (23 July 2015). "Watch Monalisa Chinda, Carol King, Bimbo Manuel, Ronke Oshodi Oke in teaser". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  10. ↑ "Kate Henshaw, Carol King, Others Star In The Wives". P.M. News . 11 July 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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