Monday, 24 March 2014

Actor In The Spotlight: TOPE TEDELA.

Tope Tedela is an ward winning actor, a model and a broadcaster. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His foray into professional acting began when he was cast as Julian on Popular TV Drama Edge of Paradise(2006) directed by Greg Odutayowhile he was attending University of Lagos, Nigeria. He went on to feature in Twisted(2007), a film directed by Niyi Towolawi. After a hiatus to complete his degree in Mass Communication at University of Lagos, he returned and has appeared in several productions, on screen and on stage. In 2012, He took acting classes at Film Factory in Lagos and that same year he was cast in the leading role of Lala for the action-drama A Mile From Home. His act in the movie won him Best Actor In A Drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in March 2014.

FILMOGRAPHY.
Man Talk,
Woman Talk (2011-2012)
Tweeters (2012)
Awakening (2013)
Torn(2013).
My Father's House
(2013) Cyanide
(A Silent Short Film) Emerald (2013)
Heaven (2013)
The Hurrying Man (2013), et
"A mile from home" The movie that earned him the AMVCA Best Actor award.

The thespian is such a charismatic actor when on set and is known for his fantastic role interpretation as he is rapidly winning the hearts of casting directors and producers in Nollywood. Tope is like a time-bomb that will blow up any moment from now to claim his rightful spot on the A-List status in Nollywood.

2 comments:

  1. Cute actor, keep it up John. but i think u need to patronize up coming actors and artists.

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  2. He is upcoming just got his first break.

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