Biography
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie (born January 7, 1982), addressed professionally as Yul Edochie, is a gifted Nigerian actor, businessman, and politician.
He is named after famous Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.
Yul Edochie Age
Yul Edochie is 41 years old.
Yul Edochie Early Life &Education
Yul spent the better part of his early life in Lagos and Enugu. Between 1884 and 1992, he attended Robinson Street Primary School and Lillians’ Day Nursery School, both institutions located in Enugu. In 1992 to 1998, he joined and successfully pursed his secondary school education in four different schools, both located in Enugu. They include New Haven Boys Secondary School Enugu, University Secondary School Enugu, Marist Brothers’ Juniorate, and Ecumenical Community Secondary School Enugu. He graduated in 2003 with a B.A degree in Theatre Arts at the respected University of Port Harcourt (NYSC).
Yul Edochie Career
Pete Edochie played the biggest influence on the life of young Yul Edochie as he grew up nurtured with a love for art and all things related to it. Yul joined the Nigerian movie industry in 2005, starting his acting career alongside other big names in Nollywood, including Chidi Mokeme, Enebeli Elebuwa, Clarion Chukwura, and Justus Esiri.
That year, he appeared in The Exquires as his first movie, playing alongside the Late Justus Esiri & Enebeli Elebuwa. That film was directed by Kabat Esosa Egbon.
From that point, he strived to establish a successful career in the industry, always struggling to grow out of his father’s shadows.
He kept struggling until he had his big break in 2007, after starring in Wind Of Glory, alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot. The film was directed by Tchidi Chikere.
In 2015, he launched a movie academy in Lagos in a bid to groom more professional actors that will produce good quality movies as he believed Nigeria had a dearth of actors exhibiting such prowess.
Personal life
Edochie is married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter. Their names are Kambi Edochie, Dani Edochie, Karl Edochie and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul Edochie. On April 27, 2022, the actor revealed that he had taken fellow actor, Judy Austin, as his second wife, as well as their newborn son. This news was met with backlash from many colleagues and fans, and a show of support from others.
Movies
My Loving Heart, 2009
Unstoppable, 2010
Pleasure and Crime, 2011
The End is Near, 2012
Against the Law, 2012
Restless Soul, 2013
Agony of a Princess, 2013
Money Kingdom, 2013
The Mirror, 2014
Python Queen, 2014
Dowry Man, 2015
Dooshima, 2015
Brothers of War, 2015
Compound Fools, 2015
Royal Maid, 2015
Rain of Hope, 2016
The Affectionate Wife, 2017
Passion of a Prince, 2017
The Man Keeper, 2017
Loving Your Hurts, 2017
Mysterious Family, 2017
The Billionaires, 2018
Moms at War, 2018
Yul Edochie Net Worth
According to a number of sources online, Yul’s net worth is estimated to be $1.85 million.
