Chibuike, Yul Daniel Edochie, generally known as Yul Edochie, is a Nigerian actor who was christened after Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie and hails from Anambra state, South-Eastern Nigeria.
He experienced childhood in both Lagos and Enugu. He is the sixth and last kid. He got married when he was 22 years old. He acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts from the prestigious University of Port Harcourt.
Personal life
Edochie has three boys and a daughter; he is married to May Aligwe. Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie, and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul Edochie are their names. The actor disclosed on April 27, 2022, that he had married Judy Austin, another actress, and had a kid with her as well. Several colleagues and fans strongly objected to the news, while others expressed their support.
Kambi, Yul Edochie’s first kid, reportedly died on March 30th due to a seizure.
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Career
Edochie initially appeared in Nollywood in 2005, in the film The Exquires, starring Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He made his debut in the film Wind Of Glory in 2007, featuring Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
Edochie established a film academy in Lagos in 2015. The academy provides opportunities for bright individuals to be exposed to the Nigerian film industry.
Starred in Movies
Sleek Ladies (2007),
Wind of Glory as Emeka (2007),
Give It Up (2008),
Kiss My Pain(2008),
Tears of Hope (2009,
My Loving Heart (2009),
Pleasure and Crime (2011),
Against The Law (2012),
Ojuju Calabar (2015),
Dooshima (2015),
Royal Maid (2015),
Moms at War (2018),
Passion of a Prince(2017),
The Billionaires (2018),
Yul Edochie’s NetWorth
As one of Nollywood’s most pricey actors, he has an estimated net worth of $1.89 million as a notable Nollywood actor, entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist.
His Lexus GX 460 is a full-size luxury SUV with powerful off-road capability as well as luxurious accouterments.
On Wednesday, the 39-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a single photo of himself standing with his Lexus GX 460 Vehicle.
While thanking God for the journey after 16 years, he prayed for the following 16 years to be more productive.
“16yrs of hustle.
Everywhere good”
“The next 16yrs will surely be better. Insha Allah” — with Insha Allah meaning by God’s grace.
He resides with his family in Lekki, Lagos is the owner of the duplex in which they live.
He also has a dream house in Anambra State, where he was born.
Politics
Edochie confirmed his intention to run for governor of Anambra State on July 14, 2017. This announcement was made in anticipation of the federal government of Nigeria’s senate passing a not too young to run bill.
The statement was made public on August 22, 2017, when he accepted the nomination form of the Democratic Peoples Congress political party and became the party’s flag bearer and gubernatorial candidate to compete for governor of Anambra State. Yul Edochie reportedly stated his desire to run for President of Nigeria in the presidential elections in 2023.
2009 – Won City People Entertainment Awards as Best New Actor Of The Year (English)
2012 – 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards Nomination as Best Actor In A Supporting Role.
2013 – Won City People Entertainment Awards as The Best Actor of the Year (English)
2013 – Won Pamsaa Awards as Best Actor
2014 – 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards nomination as Best Lead Male.
2015 – Nominated Best Actor for Afrifimo Awards
2021 – Nominated by Net Honours as Most Searched Actor
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