Yemi Blaq
Nigerian film actor

Yemi Blaq

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Nigerian film actor
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19 May 1978(Ondo State, Nigeria)
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Introduction

Yemi Olatunji Blaq (born May 19, 1978) is a Nigerian film actor, film maker, songwriter and model.

Early life and education

Yemi was born to Mr Olatunji Blaq in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Lagos where he attended and completed his primary and tertiary education. He started acting during his high school days and continued till date.

Career

Yemi Blaq started his professional career in Nollywood in 2005. He had registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria back then in other to be an actor. His first movie that brought him to limelight was Lost of Lust where he acted alongside Mercy Johnson. After his first movie, he was sort out for in the Nigerian movie industry and has since acted several movies.

Filmography

  • The Good Samaritan 2 (2004)
  • Without Shame (2005)
  • Lost to Lust (2005)
  • 11 Days 11 Nights 2 (2005)
  • Traumatised (2006)
  • Total Control (2006)
  • Sting (2006)
  • Mamush (2006)
  • Desperate Ambition (2006)
  • Sinking Sands (2011)
  • Strive (2013)
  • The Last 3 Digits (2015)
  • Cultural Clash (2019)
  • 12 Noon (completed)

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Refs
Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role My Idol (Film) Won
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Kiss in a Movie Obsession Won
2018 Golden Movie Awards Golden Supporting Actor Nominated