Ade Laoye

Ade Laoye is a Nigerian-American actress. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she studied Theatre Arts.

Ade Laoye first starred in Knocking on Heaven's Door by Emem Isong. Ade also featured in Lunchtime Heroes by Seyi Babatope and in an Africa Magic series, Hush by Oye Agunbiade.

Ade Laoye was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Best Ensemble in a Musical she performed in The Arden Theatre Company.

Early life and education Born into a musical family, Laoye drew her inspiration from musical theatre and movies.

After graduating from The Pennsylvania State University, USA where she studied Theatre Arts, she performed at The Arden Theatre Company and was nominated for a Barrymore Award for Best Ensemble in a musical.

Career Over the years, Laoye has worked at the Walnut Street Theatre, Playbill Magazine. She got her first professional job at Arden Theatre Company immediately when she finished her first degree. In 2012, she moved to Nigeria where she has featured in several movies and TV series such as Dowry, Retreat, Lunch Time Heroes, HM Travel and Tours, For Colored Girls.

Filmography Silence (2024) as Teni Popoola The Black Book (2023) as Vic Kalu A Naija Christmas (2021) as Kaneng Collision Course (2021) as Nneka Ayinla (2021) as Jaiye Finding Hubby 2 (2021) as Oyin Finding Hubby (2020) as Oyin Lizard (2020) as Yemi/Mummy A second Husband (2020) Walking with Shadows (2019) as Nikki Oga John (2019) as Alero Knockout Blessing (2018) as Blessing Castle & Castle (2018) as Morenike Athol-Williams You Me Maybe (2017) as Samantha The Tribunal (2017) Hush (2016) as Oye Agunbiade Erased (2015) as Grace Lunch Time Heroes (2015) Dowry (2014) as Lola