Content
- Biography
- Early Life and Education
- Career
- Personal Life
- Filmography
- Awards
- Social Media
- Net Worth
Biography
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie is a talented actor, business owner, and politician from Nigeria. He was born on January 7, 1982, and his stage name is Yul Edochie.
He is called Yul Brynner in honor of the renowned Russian actor. The son of the Nigerian actor Pete Edochie, he is from Anambra State.
Yul Edochie grew up in both Lagos and Enugu, Nigeria. He is the sixth and final child. In 2004, at the age of 22, he married May Yul-Edochie.
He graduated from the University of Port Harcourt with a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Profile:
- Full Name: Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie
- Stage Name: Yul Edochie
- Born: 7 January 1982 (age 40 years old)
- Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Anambra State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: Pete Edochie, Josephine Edochie
- Siblings: Gene Edochie, Leo Edochie, Uche Edochie, Linc Edochie
- Wife • Spouse: May Yul-Edochie (m. 2004)
- Children: Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie, Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul-Edochie
- Profession: Actor • TV Personality
- Net Worth: US$3 million
Early Life And And Education
Yul Edochie was born in Lagos, Nigeria on January 7, 1982. Currently, he is 40 years old.
His parents gave him the name of the renowned Russian actor, Yul Brynner. He is from the Nigerian state of Anambra.
Who is Yul Edochie’s biological father? The name of his biological father is Pete Edochie. Pete Edochie is a legendary actor and one of the Nollywood film industry’s pioneers. Josephine Edochie is the mother of Yul Edochie.
He is originally from the state of Anambra, but has lived the majority of his life in Lagos and Enugu. He was the youngest of six children.
Yul Edochie has five brothers and sisters. Leo Edochie, Uche Edochie, Linc Edochie, and Gene Edochie are his brothers. Additionally, he has a sister who is the sixth kid in his family.
Between 1984 and 1992, he attended Lillian’s Day Nursery School and Robinson Street Primary School in Enugu. Between 1992 and 1998, he attended four different Enugu-based secondary schools for his secondary schooling.
He signed up for the Marist Brothers’ Juniorate, the Uturu University Secondary School, the Ecumenical Community Secondary School, and the New Haven Boys Secondary School.
After completing his secondary education, Yul Edochie enrolled at the University of Port Harcourt to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Career
At the age of 23, Hebegan in the Nollywood industry when he was cast in The Exquires opposite Justus Esiri and Chidi Mokeme. Since then, he has been in a number of additional Nollywood films.
His major break came in 2007 when he appeared opposite Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the film Wind of Glory. Since then, he has kept getting different parts in Nigerian movies that have come out.
He believed that the nation was not adequately preparing the next generation of performers and actresses. In 2015, he set up the Yul Edochie Academy to teach actors and actresses of the future.
Filmography
- My New Wife (2020)
- Prince Charming (2020)
- True Royal Blood (2020)
- Click Me (2020)
- Big Paper Boys (2020)
- Painful Will (2020)
- Run (2020)
- The Single Lady Next Door (2020)
- Moms at War (2018)
- The Billionaire That Ran Mad (2018)
- The Cruel Hand of Justice (2018)
- Enemies Must Bow (2018)
- Rich But No Rest of Mind (2017)
- Love Do Cost A Thing (2017)
- Punishment of the Gods (2017)
- Not an Ordinary Battle (2017)
- The God that Answereth by Fire (2017)
- My Sons Jealous Friends (2017)
- My Bad Criminal Sister (2017)
- The True Heir to the Throne (2017)
- Tears of Royal Blood (2017)
- Mysterious Family (2017)
- What I Fear Most (2017)
- Vanity of Life (2017)
- Tears of Victory (2017)
- The Prince and His Betrothed (2017)
- Rain of Hope (2016)
- The Secret of Riches (2016)
- The Chosen Wife (2016)
- Wicked Hand (2016)
- Cry of a Maid (2016)
- Mysterious Mistress (2016)
- Royal Maid (2015)
- Compound Fools (2015)
- Dowry Man (2015)
- Spirit of Battle (2014)
- The Mirror (2014)
- Innocent Couple (2016)
- Apostles of Lucifer (2014)
- Python Queen (2014)
- Eye of the Eagle (2013)
- Blind Choice (2013)
- Death Certificate (2013)
- Money Kingdom (2013)
- Restless Soul (2013)
- Bridge of Contract (2012)
- The End is Near (2012)
- Against the Law (2012)
- Sarafina (2011)
- Pleasure and Crime (2011)
- Unstoppable (2010)
- Tears of Hope (2009)
- The Exquires (2005)
- My Loving Heart (2009)
- Kiss My Pain (2008)
- Wind of Glory (2007)
- Sleek Ladies (2007)
- Money Kingdom (2013)
- Restless Soul (2013)
- Bridge of Contract (2012)
- The End is Near (2012)
- Against the Law (2012)
- Sarafina (2011)
- Pleasure and Crime (2011)
- Unstoppable (2010)
- Tears of Hope (2009
Awards
Throughout his career as an actor, he has won multiple honors.
- He got the award for Best New Actor of the Year (English) at the 2009 City People Entertainment Awards.
- In addition, he won the award for Best Actor at the 2013 Pamsaa Awards. He received the City People Entertainment Award for Best Actor of the Year (English).
Personal Life
Yul Edochie married his sweetheart, May, at age 22. Their wedding occurred in 2004. Their union has resulted in the birth of four beautiful children: Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie, and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul-Edochie.
Social Media
- Instagram: @yuledochie
- Twitter: @YulEdochie
- Facebook: Yul Edochie
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Yul Edochie is $3 million. The income he earns from performing assignments has contributed to the growth of his wealth.