Folake Olowofoyeku

About Folake Olowofoyeku

Who is it?: Actress
Birth Day: October 26, 1983
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)

Folake Olowofoyeku

Nigerian-born actress Folake Olowofoyeku has won the heart of critics and audiences alike with her title role in the CBS...
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Currently, Folake Olowofoyeku is 40 years, 6 months and 18 days old. Folake Olowofoyeku will celebrate 41rd birthday on a Saturday 26th of October 2024. Below we countdown to Folake Olowofoyeku upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Folake Olowofoyeku
Occupation Actress
Age 40 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born October 26, 1983 ()
Birthday October 26
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Folake Olowofoyeku’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Folake Olowofoyeku was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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Nigerian-born actress Folake Olowofoyeku has won the heart of critics and audiences alike with her title role in the CBS half-hour comedy "Bob Hearts Abishola." In this comedic examination of immigrant life in America from a creative team led by Chuck Lorre ("The Big Bang Theory," "Two and a Half Men"), a middle-aged, divorced medical sock salesman (Billy Gardell) from Detroit suffers a heart attack and falls for his cardiac nurse (Folake), an immigrant from Nigeria and young single mom.

"Olowofoyeku bewitches as the delightfully gruff and straightforward Abishola," applauds the Hollywood Reporter, recognizing the "surprising level of nuance" in the series which renders it "nothing short of groundbreaking.

" Audiences seem to agree, tuning in to make it one of the highest rated among the network's series. In addition, Folake just received the 2019 Breakout Actress in TV Award for her work on "Bob Hearts Abishola.

" on behalf of the Sync Con Honors Awards - a music, film and TV honors, with a focus on entertainment, sports and visual media.On television, Folake was recently seen in a four-episode arc on "Transparent" in the wake of guest spots on numerous episodic series including; "Westworld," "How to Get Away with Murder," and "Modern Family".

In addition to being named Best Actress In a Short Film for CENTRAL & BROADWAY at the 2018 CinéFashion Film Awards, she also won Best Actress for her leading role in the short film drama WHEN THEY COULD FLY at the 2006 ReelHeART International Film Festival in Toronto.

Growing up in Nigeria, the youngest of twenty children, Folake always dreamt of being in the arts, a dream that went squarely against the wishes of her parents, Chief Babatunji and Chief Mrs. Felicia Olowofoyeku, who insisted on the family profession of law and politics.

During a summer vacation in New York City, unbeknownst to her family, Folake began to pursue her goal as a student at City College of New York, where she would earn her B.A. with honors in theatre and a diploma in Audio Engineering from The Institute of Audio Research (IAR), also distinguishing herself on the basketball court where she competed with CCNY's Beavers in the NCAA.

She subsequently moved to Los Angeles to earn success in the film and television industry.

Folake Olowofoyeku Movies

  • Bob Hearts Abishola (2019-2020) as Abishola
  • David Bowie: The Next Day (2013) as Bassist
  • Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series - Episode I (2019) as Priestess
  • Transparent (2017-2019) as Lyfe

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