Olunike Adeliyi
Actress

Olunike Adeliyi Net Worth

Olunike Adeliyi is an actress born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada to a Nigerian computer scientist and a Jamaican nurse. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, she returned to Toronto to pursue a career in film, television, and theatre. Her roles in SAW 3D, French Immersion, The Listener, Two Cities, Being Human, Republic of Doyle, Group Home, A Christmas Horror Story, The Emmisary, Lost Girl, Killjoys, Boost, and The Girlfriend Experience have earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for "Best Performance by a Female - Film" at the Canadian Comedy Awards. Olunike has also starred in several stage performances, including Macbeth, The Atomic Tradition, HER2, Bleeders, The Marriage of Anansewa, Zinzi, Wedding Band, and The Shadow Box. This year, she will appear in Stephen Moyer's feature film directorial debut, The Parting Glass, and the dystopian SyFy feature film, Chaos Walking. Olunike is currently on CBC's new comedy, Workin' Moms.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Place  Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Birth Sign Aquarius
Occupation Actress

💰 Net worth

Olunike Adeliyi, a renowned actress based in Canada, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. With her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft, Adeliyi has carved a reputable name for herself in the Canadian entertainment industry. Her remarkable performances in various films and television shows have earned her critical acclaim and a considerable fan base. As she continues to excel in her career, it comes as no surprise that her net worth is projected to grow significantly in the upcoming years.

Famous Quotes:

I take offence to being labelled dangerous and that is what happened . . . When things happen like that, it can go any way, and people can get hurt . . . it compromises the person who [is] accused of something, and that is not fair.

Biography/Timeline

2008

Adeliyi was born in Brampton, Ontario but frequently visited Brooklyn, New York to pursue acting. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, performing in local theater, before returning to Toronto in 2008.

2009

One of her earliest film roles was an uncredited bit part in the film John Q; on set, she met Denzel Washington, who she claims "inspired" her to continue pursuing acting. In 2009 she starred as the lead in the African Theatre Ensemble production of Efua Sutherland's The Marriage of Anansewa. Also that year, she starred in the Canadian TV series Flashpoint. She was nominated for Best Performance by a Female – Film at the 2012 Canadian Comedy Awards for her performance in French Immersion.

2014

In 2014, Adeliyi was dubbed "Shakespeare’s First Jamaican-Nigerian Lady MacBeth" when she played the role at the Sterling Theatre in Toronto.

2017

In 2017, Adeliyi attracted media attention in Canada after an incident at Toronto's Kingsway Theatre. The establishment does not allow backpacks into its theatre, and Oluniké would not leave her backpack for safekeeping with theatre staff. Theatre staff refused to sell her a ticket, and when she refused to leave, police were called. Adeliyi claimed she was discriminated against by the theatre staff, who filmed her, while the theatre staff claim they were following protocol. After police were called, Adeliyi was escorted out of the theatre. Adeliyi described the experience as "dehumanizing," and in an interview with the Toronto Star, she spoke further of the experience, saying:

2018

In 2018 she received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards, for her role in the film Boost.

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