Efe Irele

Efeilomo Michelle Irele (born 4 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress, model, and film producer.

Early life and career Irele was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her formative years. but hails from Edo State. She has three siblings. She attended Corona School, Gbagada, Lagos, and had her secondary education at Queen's College, Yaba. She holds a degree in sociology from Bowen University and a master's degree in human resource management from the University of Chester, United Kingdom.

Irele began her career as a model and starred as a video vixen in Burna Boy's "Like to Party" video in 2012 and Adekunle Gold's "Sade" video before transitioning to acting. Her breakout role came in the TV series Lagos Real Fake Life (2018), where she portrayed a modern Nigerian woman navigating societal expectations. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films and TV productions, including Hey You (film) and Two Weeks in Lagos. Irele launched the Efe Irele Autism Foundation in 2018 to cater for autistic children.

Filmography Dark Spotlight (2016) as Clara Mourning Karen (2017) as Kamsi The Real Side Chics (2017) as Keke Zahra (2017) Jon Ajai (2017) Aso Ebi (2016 – 2017) Single Ladies Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) as Ify Stronger Together (2018) as Kindy Blood Letters (2018) as Onimi Wrong Kind of War (2018) Diva (2018) Scandals (2018) Sophia (2018) as Sophia Finding Happiness (2018) as Daisy Blind Voice (2019) as Brown Two Weeks in Lagos (2019) as Teniola Girlfriends (2019) as Simi The Krush (2019) as Annabel Descendants of the Earth (2020) Akpe: Return of the Beast (2020) Manifestation (2020) Becca’s List (2020) as Becca Poor-Ish (2020) as Tessa Sweet Melony (2020) as Melony Separated (2020) as Kara When the Lemons Come (2020) Wild Affair (2021) as Doubra Bitter Rain (2021) as Fiona Restless (2021) as Irene Brother (2021) as Beatrice Devil in Agbada (2021) as Okikiola Hey You (film) (2022) as Bianca Twice Shy (2022) as Uche Comfort Me (2022) as Temi The House of Secrets (2023) as young Sarah Worlds Apart (2023) As He was written (2023) Dice (2023) as Amaka A Ghetto Love Story (2024) Farmer's Bride (2024) Break of Dawn (2024) Casa De Novia (2024) as Melina Grown (2024) as Osas L.I.F.E. (2024) as Yinka

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