Folake Olowofoyeku: Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Siblings, Career, Net Worth

Folake Olowofoyeku – Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Husband, Siblings, Nationality, Religion, Height, Movies, Weight, Career, Net Worth: Folake Olowofoyeku is a Nigerian actress and musician. Born on October 26, 1983, making Folake 37 years old as of 2021. Folake currently plays the lead role in the American Chuck Lorre CBS comedy television series ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’. She is known for her roles in television, film and theater.

Folake Olowofoyeku Early Life

Folake was born on Victoria Island in Lagos, the daughter of Nigerian politician Babatunji Olowofoyeku, with her father and mother, Felicia Olowofoyeku, being the youngest of their 20 children. Folake went to Igbinedion Educational Centre, a Montessori boarding school in Benin City for her primary studies. She was later admitted to Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Ikeja and later attended Oxbridge Tutorial College. While studying economics with the expectation of becoming a lawyer, Folake received a bachelor’s degree with honors in theater from the City College of New York. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at City College, she played NCAA Division III college basketball for the CCNY Beavers. In 2001, Folake immigrated to the United States to live with her sister.

Career

After graduating from college, Folake began his career working at an Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Folake made her guest appearance in roles in television series such as 30 Rock in 2010, How to Get Away With Murder in 2016, Law and Order; Criminal intent in 2010 and many more. In 2017, Folake played a role in the final season of the television series Transparent, alongside Gaby Hoffmann as her love interest Lyfe. That same year, Folake landed the role of Minerva Jefferson in ‘Death Race 2050’, which is the remake of the 1975 cult film ‘Death Race 2000’, filmed in Lima, Peru. In September 2019, Folake landed opposite American comedian Billy Gardell in the 2019 Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’, which Lorre did alongside British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere, who plays the role of Folake’s best friend. Folake, Kemi. Bob Heart Abishola is considered the first American sitcom to feature and boast of a Nigerian family.

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In addition to her acting career, she is also a well-known musician. Folake plays Afro-beat electronic music under the nickname ‘The Folake’. Folake plays guitar, piano and even served as a sound engineer. She has a diploma in audio engineering from the Institute of Audio Research. In 2013, Folake appeared in two of David Bowie’s videos as his bassist: “The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and “The Next Day.” Both videos were directed by Floria Sigismondi, along with Tilda Swinton who represents Bowie’s wife in “The Stars” and in “The Next Day” actors Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard participated.

Folake Olowofoyuke with Billy Gardell

Folake Olowofoyeku Personal life

Folake Olowofoyeku got its name from the name of Nigeria’s first woman defender, Folake Solanke. Folake has spoken about the importance of names in Yoruba culture. Her name means non-monetary wealth to pamper, while her surname represents a rich man who uses a chieftaincy title to supplement his wealth.

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Folake Biography, Height, Weight, Profile and Net Worth

Real name Folake Olowofoyeku
Nickname the folake
Gender Female
Profession Actress and Musician
Height (approx.) in centimeters – 180 cm

in meters – 1.80 m

in feet inches – 5′ 10”

Approximate weight.) in kilograms – 65 kg

in pounds – 143 pounds

Figure measurements (approx.) 33-26-34
Eye color Brown
Hair color Black
Birthdate October 26, 1983
Age (as in 2018) 37 years
place of birth Nigeria
Zodiac sign/sun sign Scorpion
Nationality Nigerian
Native city Nigeria
School Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City
College City College, New York

Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Ikeja, Lagos

College Oxbridge Tutorial

Educational qualification Bachelor with Honors in Theater
Religion Not known
Ethnicity Not known
Breed Not known
ADDRESS Not known
Hobbies/interests Not known
Civil status Single
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends Not known
Sexuality Right
Parents Father: Babatunji Olowofoyeku

Mother: Felicia Olowofoyeku

Siblings Brother: Toby Foyeh

Sister: Not known

Husband/Wife/Spouse N/A
Children N/A
Net worth 13 million dollars
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Folake Olowofoyeku

Some Lesser Known Folake Facts

  • Folake is best known for his role in ‘Bob Hearts AAbishole’.
  • Folake is named after Nigeria’s first woman advocate, Folake Solanke.
  • Folake loves to travel.
  • Folake participates in a supposedly political program

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