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Adesua Etomi Biography, family, career, Net Worth 2024. Adesua Etomi’s path to fame and elements that played a role in her net worth in 2024.
Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington, who goes by the professional name Adesua Etomi, is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. In 2014, she made her debut in a feature film titled “Knocking On Heaven’s Door.”
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Her outstanding performance in the 2015 romantic drama film “Falling” earned her the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Etomi enrolled at Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and actively participated in the drama club from the age of seven. She later attended Queen’s College, Lagos, before relocating to the United Kingdom at 13.
In 2004, Etomi earned a diploma in “physical theatre, musical theatre, and performing arts” from City College Coventry, achieving triple distinctions. Following this, in 2006, she pursued further studies in drama and performance at the University of Wolverhampton, graduating with first-class honors.
Adesua Etomi Family
Tolulope Adesua Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State. Her father, of Esan descent, serves as a soldier, while her mother, of Yoruba descent, works as an engineer. She is the youngest of three siblings. The actress has two elder siblings, Temitayo Etomi (sister) and Tosin Etomi (brother).
Adesua Etomi Husband
Adesua Etomi and Banky W got married on November 19, 2017.
Adesua Etomi’s Children
In early January 2021, Adesua and Banky W welcomed their son, whom they named Hazaiah Wellington.
Adesua Etomi Age
Adesua Etomi was born on 22 February 1987. She is 37 years old in 2024.
Adesua Etomi’s Career
Etomi has appeared in notable films such as “The Arbitration,” “The Wedding Party,” and “Falling.” Her role in “Falling” earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama. She is also recognized for her performances in films like “A Soldier’s Story” (2015), “Out of Luck” (2015), and “Couple of Days” (2016).
In the television soap opera “Shuga,” focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, Etomi portrayed Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons. Beginning in June 2016, she took on the role of Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada’s crime series “LasGidi Cops.”
In February 2022, Etomi released her debut single titled ‘So Natural.’ Additionally, in October 2023, she introduced her beauty brand, Sanaa Beauty, co-founded with Jemima Osunde. Etomi was also featured on Vogue’s list of 14 global superstars.
Adesua Etomi Nominations and Achievements
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Foresight Theater Awards | Best Performance in a Devised Piece of Work | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Most Promising Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Reinvented Awards | Best New Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Movie Awards | Golden Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated |
| 2015 | Golden Movie Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best On-screen Duo | Nominated |
| 2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Female Viewer’s Choice | Nominated |
| 2015 | ELOY Awards | Actress of the Year – Big Screen | Won |
| 2015 | ELOY Awards | Actress of the Year – Television | Nominated |
| 2016 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) | Won |
| 2016 | 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2016 | Golden Movie Awards | Golden Actress | Nominated |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2016 | ELOY Awards | Actress of the Year – Big Screen | Nominated |
| 2017 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress Drama/TV Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Lead Actress In A Film | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role – English | Nominated |
| 2019 | AMAA | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sola Sobowale in “King of Boys” (2018) |
| 2016 | AMAA | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2023 | AMAA | Best Actress in a Leading Role | – |
Adesua Etomi Movies List and Television Series
| Year | Film/Theatre Production | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Crucible | John Proctor |
| 2005 | Miss Saigon | John Thomas |
| 2006 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Judas |
| 2008 | Fractal | The Oppressed |
| 2009 | The Grimm Tales | Dwarf/Witch |
| 2009 | Not My Cup Of Tea | Immigrant |
| 2012 | The Miller’s Tale | Alice |
| 2013 | Anatomy Of A Woman | Bolatito |
| 2013 | Shattered | Loveth |
| 2013 | Crystal Slippers | Sewa |
| 2013 | London Life Lagos Living | Sue |
| 2013 | Saro | Rume |
| 2013 | Secret Life Of Baba Segi’s Wives | Segi |
| 2014 | Band Aid | Chantelle |
| 2014 | Make We Waka | Chantelle |
| 2014 | Saro | Rume |
| 2014 | Gidi Up (season 2) | Sharon |
| 2015 | Las Gidi Cops | Amaka Obiora |
| 2015 | Shuga (season 4) | Sheila |
| 2017 | Shuga: Down South | Sheila |
| 2013 | The Call | Tara |
| 2014 | Brave | Layo |
| 2014 | Knocking On Heaven’s Door | Debbie |
| 2015 | Falling | Muna |
| 2015 | A Soldier’s Story | Lebari |
| 2015 | Out of Luck | Bisola |
| 2016 | Couple of Days | Nina |
| 2016 | The Arbitration | Dara Olujobi |
| 2016 | Something Wicked | – |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Dunni Coker |
| 2017 | 10 Days In Sun City | Bianca |
| 2017 | The Wedding Party 2 | Dunni Onwuka |
| 2018 | Date Night | – |
| 2018 | King of Boys | Adekemi Salami |
| 2018 | Memoirs of 4 | – |
| 2018 | Up North | Zainab |
| 2019 | Muna | Muna |
| 2019 | Malika: Warrior Queen | Malika |
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | Susie |
| 2019 | The Set Up | Chike |
| 2022 | The Set Up 2 | Chike |
| 2022 | The Perfect Arrangement | – |
| 2023 | Gangs of Lagos | Gift |
Adesua Etomi Net worth 2024
Adesua Etomi is one of Nigeria’s richest and most influential actresses, with an estimated net worth of over 1.5 million dollars as of 2024.
