Modesinuola | |
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Born | Modesinuola Ogundiwin Lagos, Nigeria |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Education | The Vale College |
Alma mater | Afe Babalola University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2016–present |
Notable work | Wura |
Title | 2016 Next Movie Star Winner |
Relatives | Mowasinuola Ogundiwin (sis) |
Modesinuola Ogundiwin is a Nigerian actress, known for her role as Kanyinsola Adeleke on the Showmax original Nigerian telenovela series Wura.[1] On 24 December 2016, she was announced the winner of the 12th edition of Next Movie Star reality show.[2]
Early life and career
Modesinuola Ogundiwin hails from Ogun State, Nigeria. She has a twin sister named Mowasinuola. In 2015, she began her career as an entertainment blogger; reviewing music and movie, while using a blogger sub-domain http://atokede.blogspot.com/. Prior to 2016, she became in-active and took part in the Next Movie Star, a discovery show for new talents in the acting profession. In the same year, she was announced the winner of the twelfth edition of the show.[2] In 2018, she debut her Nollywood film Trauma, produced by her.
In 2021, she made her acting debut on Iwa Eda, a Rok Studios tv drama.[3] In the same year, she was recruited by Ndani TV, to join the drama series Rumour Has It, third season as Amara.[4] In 2023, she was recruited by the casting director of Wura, a Showmax original telenovela, where she played Kanyinsola Adeleke. Following her role in Wura, she became a controversial topic by fans of the series following her resemblance with the lead actor Scarlet Gomez, who played Wura.
On 8 July 2023, Modesinuola starred in Romoke's Demon, a Rok Studios tv drama premiered on Rok2.[5]
Filmography
TV series
Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
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2023 | Wura | Kanyinsola Adeleke | Telenovela |
2023 | Refuge | Oyiza Majekodunmi | Drama |
2021 | Rumour Has It | Amara | Drama |
Okoto: The series | Hadiza | Drama |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2024 | My Fake Celebrity Boyfriend | Tomisin | Comedy |
2023 | Romoke's Demon | Drama | |
2021 | Iwa Eda | Drama | |
2018 | Trauma | Producer | Drama |
References
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 December 2023). "Wura Season 2 premieres in OAU, cast relieve time on set". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b Nigeria, Guardian (24 December 2016). "Modesinuola is Next Movie Star". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Iwa Eda". ROK Studios. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Rumour Has It Season 3: Official Trailer". Ndani TV. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Romoke's Demon". Rok. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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