Biography: Rugged and gorgeous, Deyemi Okanlawon’s looks might fool you into thinking that he is your classic Nollywood heartbreaker, but he is not. He combines the ruggedness and gorgeousness with a ready mischievous smile – the perfect look of the villain.
But you want to fall in love with him, as he portrayed as the antagonist in Funke Akindele-Bello’s Omo Ghetto the saga. One could swear that he was born for the role, complete with the colored hair and protecting skills.
Deyemi started acting while still an undergraduate at the University of Lagos, where he studied Chemical Engineering. He went fully professional after graduating though. When not acting, he would be found in his mother’s baking establishment, Baker’s World, which has been in the business more than 25 years and whose cakes are very popular.
In 2012, Deyemi acted in a short film, Blink, which bagged him an award, and he has grown in leaps and bounds since then. Besides acting, he is also a voice over artist, putting his rich voice to use.
Deyemi is married to his University sweetheart, Damilola, and they have two kids. Here is a list of some of the works hehas been involved in.
Deyemi Okanlawon: Movies and TV Shows
- Omo Ghetto the Saga (2020), as Femi Stone. Comedy/Action
- Pandora’s Box (2019). Drama
- The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017). Romantic Drama
- Asawana (2016), as Sere. Drama
- It’s About Your Husband (2016), as Kay. Drama
- Undercover Lover (2015), as Mr. Roberts. Drama
- Dowry II (2015), as Demola. Drama
- Vanity’s Last Game (2014), as Justin. Drama
- A Few Good Men (2014), as Wale. Drama
- Perfect Imperfection (2014), as Kanmi. Romantic Drama
- Lekki Wives III (2014), as Hassan. Series
- Gidi Up II (2013), as Tokunbo. Series
- Kpians: The Feast of Souls (2013), as Eric
- Blink (2012), as Husband. Short Film
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