Somkele Iyamah Idhalama is a Nigerian born actress that came into prominence as a supporting actress on NdaniTV’s hit web series Gidi Up, where she acted the role of Yvonne, the Fashion Designer.
Early Life
Somkele was born on March 24th in Delta State, to Andrew and Rosaline-Onyi Iyamah. She is the third of four children and has described her family as being a very close knit family. Her interest in the arts was ignited after playing the lead role in an adaptation of The Prodigal Son: The Clown while attending Grange School in Lagos Nigeria. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from McMaster University, Canada. She volunteered in several shows for charity at McMaster during the semester and modelled for pay during the holidays back home in Nigeria some of which included work for Virgin Nigeria, Harp, ETB and Visafone Communications.
Career
Iyamah kicked off her acting career in 2012 with her first feature film Dreamwalker, directed by Neville Ossai. From 2013 – 2016, she appeared in the critically acclaimed TV series, Gidi Up, directed by Jadesola Osiberu, where she worked with award-winning actor and co TIFF Rising Star, O.C. Ukeje.
In 2016, Iyamah became a name to reckon with after three films she starred in 93 Days (2016), The Wedding Party (2016) and,The Arbitration (2016) went on to premiere at the Toronto International Film festival (TIFF). In the same year, she was selected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival as the first female international TIFF Rising Star.
Asides acting, Somkele manages the fashion brand, Andrea Iyamah, which was founded by her sister, Dumebi Iyamah.
Relationship
In May 2014, the actress got married to the love of her life, and in October 2014, the couple welcomed their first child.
Awards And Nominations
In 2016, She won the Future Awards Africa & Ebony Life Prize For Acting.
She was Nominated for 2017 AMVCA Best for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 76.
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