Lanre Hassan

Lanre Adesina Hassan (born 3 October 1950), popularly called Iya Awero is a Nigerian film actress, who features majorly in the Yoruba-language cinema of Nollywood, although she features in English-language productions as well. Since the start of her career with the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, Iya Awero has starred in multiple films.

Early life Hassan was born in Lagos. She spent most of her early life in Lagos Island, Lagos state.

Education Hassan attended Oduwabore Memorial School, Mushin, Lagos. Before acting, Hassan attended the School of Drama for professional training.

Selected filmography

Symphony (2022) as Grandma The Cock-Tale (2020) as Awaru Mama Insurance (2012) King of Boys (2018) as Iya Loja Ajuwaya (2017) as Mama Ejo Omo Elemosho (2013) - Asake Ayitale (2013) - Ajoke Family on Fire (2011) Ìlù Gángan (2009) Iró funfun (2009) - Mama Abioye Adelebo (2008) Aje Metta (2008) - Olori Aje Baba Lukudi (2008) - Iyawo Tunde Igba Ewa (2008) Ìkúnlè Kèsán (2008) Ìrírí Mi (2008) - Mama Lanre Oníbárà (2008) Àtànpàkò òtún (2007) - Arowolo's Wife Ejide (2007) Okun Emi (2007) Oluweri Magboojo Dokita Alabere (2006) Fadùn Sáyémi (2006) Ire Aye Mi (2006) Eto Ikoko (2005) - Atogbase Idajo Mi Tide (2005) Ishola Oba-orin (2005) Ogo-Nla (2005) Sade Blade (2005) Ògìdán (2004) Ògo Idílé (2004) Okun Ife (2004) Orí (2004) Jawonbe (2003) Ogbologbo (2003) Ojabo Kofo (2003) Pakúté Olórun (2003) Boya Lemo (2002) Aso Ásiri (2002) - Iya Mosun Back to Africa (1997) Owo Blow: The Genesis (1997) - Mama Jide O Le Ku (1997) as Awero Owo Blow (1996)