Yul Edochie

Yul Edochie
Born	Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie (1982-01-07) 7 January 1982 (age 43) Lagos, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Port Harcourt
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2005 — present
Spouse	May Yul Edochie
Children	6
Father	Pete Edochie
Relatives	Muna Obiekwe (cousin) [1]
Website	yuledochietv.com

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // ^ⓘ (born 7 January 1982), popularly known as Yul Edochie // ^ⓘ , is a Nigerian actor and politician. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Early life and education

Edochie was born on 7 January 1982. He is from Anambra State and is the son of actor Pete Edochie, the youngest of six children. He was raised in both Lagos and Enugu. He was named after the Russian actor Yul Brynner. ^[5] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts. ^[6]

Career

Edochie made his Nollywood debut in 2005 with the film The Exquires, starring alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. ^[7] His breakthrough came in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the film Wind Of Glory. ^[8]

In 2015, Edochie established a film academy in Lagos. ^[9]

Politics

In 2017, Edochie ran for governor of Anambra State and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party. ^{[10] [11] [12]} Willie Obiano, who was seeking re-election, won a second term. ^[13]

Personal life

Edochie married May Aligwe at the age of 21 and has three sons and a daughter. ^{[14] [15] [16]} On 27 April 2022, he revealed that he had married fellow actor Judy Austin, with whom he has two sons. ^{[17] [18]} His eldest son died on 30 March 2023 after having a seizure. ^[15]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2007	Sleek Ladies		Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic
2007	Wind of Glory [19]	Emeka	Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji
2008	Give It Up		Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo
2008	Kiss My Pain	Johnson	Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson
2009	Tears of Hope		Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson
2009	My Loving Heart		Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin
2010	Unstoppable	Chris
2011	Sarafina	Owen	Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar
2011	Pleasure and Crime	Johnson
2012	Zone 9		Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia
2012	Bridge of Contract		Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke
2012	The End is Near		Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke
2012	Against The Law	Anthony	Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker
2013	Eye Of The Eagle
2013	Death Certificate		Starring Stephanie Okereke
2013	The Jezebels		Starring Tonto Dikeh
2013	Blind Choice		Starring Oge Okoye
2013	Money Kingdom		Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie
2013	Agony Of A Princess		Starring Chioma Chukwuka
2013	Restless Soul		Starring Chika Ike
2014	The Mirror		Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw
2014	Chioma The Weeping Queen	Prince Chukwuemeka
2014	Apostles Of Lucifer		Starring Ini Edo
2014	Python Queen	Prince Oma	Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo
2015	Dooshima	Director	Starring Mike Ezuruonye
2015	Ojuju Calabar		Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo
2015	Royal Maid	Prince Izozo	Starring Eucharia Anunobi
2015	Compound Fools		Starring Funke Akindele
2015	Dowry Man	Uche	Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo
2016	Poka Messiah	Hades	Directed by Ernest Obi
2017	The Affectionate Wife		Starring Queen Nwokoye
2017	Passion of a Prince		Starring Chiwetalu Agu
2017	Mysterious Family
2017	ATM Machine	Nicodemus	Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams
????	Royal Choice		Starring Joyce Kalu
2018	The Billionaires	Eze Kwe Eche	Starring Osita Iheme
2018	Moms at War	Chidi Ubosi	Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele
2018	Native Girl	Uchenna	Starring Judy Austin, Ifeanyi Azodo, Chigozie Atuanya
2018	Innocent Oath	Dubem	Starring Hayez Achu,Sese Ayanwu
2019	Clairvoyance [20]		Starring Nkechi Blessing, Sapphire Ekeng
2019	Poor Billionaire	Chima	Starring Cynthia Ashimba, Great Emmanuel Chika
2021	About Time	Larry	Starring Patience Attang, Khing Bassey
2022	Ikemba		Starring Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie,
2022	The Last Enigma	Afamefuna

Television

• The Palace ^[21]
• Royal Castle
• Tinsel

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Notes	Ref
2009	City People Entertainment Awards	Best New Actor Of The Year (English)	Won
2012	2012 Nollywood Movies Awards	Best Actor In A Supporting Role	Nominated		[22]
2013	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Actor of the Year (English)	Won
2013	Pamsaa Awards	Best Actor	Won		[23]
2014	2014 Nollywood Movies Awards	Best Lead Male	Nominated		[24]
2015	Afrifimo Awards	Best Actor	Nominated	Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given	[25]
2021	Net Honours	Most Searched Actor	Nominated		[26]

References

1. "helenozor.com: Muna Obiekwe: Details Of His Saddening Yet Traumatising Circumstances That Led To His Death & How KOK, Patience Ozorkwor Tried To Save Him". helenozor.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
2. "Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun . Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
3. "Biography" . Retrieved 12 April 2013.
4. Online, Peace FM. "Having A 'Flat Stomach' Is Very Childish —Nollywood Star Yul Edochie". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
5. Alhassan, Amina (28 March 2015). "I wanted to be a soldier but ended up an actor – Yul Edochie". Daily Trust . Lagos, Nigeria: Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
6. "Yul Edochie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
7. Nigeria, Online; Webby (29 February 2020). "My experience when I joined Nollywood in 2005 – Yul Edochie". OnlineNigeria.com. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
8. "Yul Edochie". IMDb . Retrieved 14 September 2015.
9. "Actor launches film Academy" . Retrieved 25 May 2016.
10. "Pete Edochie's son, Yul to contest in 2017 Anambra Governorship election" . Retrieved 21 September 2017.
11. "Nollywood actor Yul Edochie picks Anambra governorship party nomination form" . Retrieved 21 September 2017.
12. "Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Emerges Anambra Governorship Candidate" . Retrieved 21 September 2017.
13. John Abayomi (17 November 2017). "INEC declares Obiano winner of Anambra election". Punch. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
14. "Getting married at 21 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE". The Sun . Lagos, Nigeria. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
15. "Yul Edochie". Naij . 21 August 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
16. Njuko, Benjamin (22 September 2012). "Me, my wife and my secret admirer – Yul Edochie". Vanguard Nigeria . Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
17. Jeremiah, Urowayino (30 April 2022). "When Yul Edochie's 2nd wife, Judy Austin opened up on sex, marriage, relationship". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
18. Kaduna, George (27 April 2022). "Yul Edochie welcomes son from second wife as first wife reacts – Premium Times Nigeria" . Retrieved 1 August 2022.
19. "Yul Edochie". IMDb . Retrieved 24 September 2015.
20. "Clairvoyance | ROK Studios" . Retrieved 30 March 2025.
21. "Liz Benson stars alongside Chinwetalu AGU, Yul Edochie in new series [Photos]". 29 June 2015.
22. admin, nma (4 June 2012). "WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 1st Nollywood Movies Awards (NMAs) 2012". Nollywood Movies Awards.
23. "Pete Edochie's Son, Yul Edochie, Clinches PAMSAA Awards For Best Actor, 2013". My Celebrity And I. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014.
24. "NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST". Nollywood Movies Awards.
25. Izuzu, Chidumga (17 June 2015). "Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'". Pulse.
26. "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.

External links

• Yul Edochie at IMDb
• Yul Edochie on Instagram
• Yul Edochie Film Making Class