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Yul Edochie
Nigerian actor (born 1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // ⓘ (born 7 January 1982), popularly known as Yul Edochie// ⓘ, is a Nigerian actor and politician.[2][3][4]
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Early life and education
Edochie was born on 7 January 1982. He is from Anambra State and is the son of actor Pete Edochie, the youngest of six children. He was raised in both Lagos and Enugu. He was named after the Russian actor Yul Brynner.[5] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts.[6]
Career
Edochie made his Nollywood debut in 2005 with the film The Exquires, starring alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa.[7] His breakthrough came in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the film Wind Of Glory.[8]
In 2015, Edochie established a film academy in Lagos.[9]
Politics
In 2017, Edochie ran for governor of Anambra State and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.[10][11][12] Willie Obiano, who was seeking re-election, won a second term.[13]
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Personal life
Edochie married May Aligwe at age 21; the couple had three sons and a daughter together, but separated in 2022 after he announced that he had taken a second wife.[14][15][16] On 27 April 2022, he revealed that he had married fellow actor Judy Austin, with whom he has two sons and welcomed a daughter in June 2025.[17][18] His eldest son died on 30 March 2023 after having a seizure.[15]
Filmography
Television
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Awards
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External links
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