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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie is one of Nollywood’s most recognisable actors, known for his deep voice, commanding screen presence, and ability to deliver emotionally charged performances.
Born on January 7, 1982, in Lagos, Nigeria, Yul is the son of legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie and Josephine Edochie. Although born in Lagos, he hails from Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and is of Igbo ethnicity.
Growing up in a household shaped by storytelling and performance, Yul was exposed early to the world of acting.
He spent his childhood between Lagos and Enugu, attending Lillian’s Day Nursery School and Robinson Street Primary School before moving through several secondary schools in Enugu.
He later gained formal training in acting at the University of Port Harcourt, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Arts.
Yul officially entered Nollywood in 2005, making his debut in The Exquires. His breakthrough came two years later with Wind of Glory (2007), where he starred alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
The film brought him wider recognition and positioned him as one of the industry’s promising leading men. Over the years, he has appeared in hundreds of movies across drama, romance, action, and social commentary, including Unstoppable, Sarafina, Python Queen, Dowry Man, ATM Machine, and Moms at War.
Beyond acting, Yul has made significant contributions to talent development in Nollywood. In 2015, he founded the Yul Edochie Film Academy in Lagos, aimed at training aspiring actors and filmmakers in professional performance and production skills.
His work has earned him several awards and nominations, including City People Entertainment Awards for Best New Actor and Best Actor in English-language films.
Yul’s personal life has been a major subject of public discourse. He was first married to May Aligwe in 2004, and the union produced four children. In April 2022, he announced his marriage to actress Judy Austin as a second wife, revealing that they already shared a child.
The announcement sparked intense public backlash and eventually led to the end of his marriage to May. Yul has six children in total four from his first marriage and two with Judy Austin.
Outside entertainment, Yul has explored politics. In 2017, he declared his intention to run for governor of Anambra State under the Democratic Peoples Congress, a move he described as a call for youth participation in governance. Although unsuccessful, the attempt highlighted his interest in leadership and civic engagement.
Despite controversies, Yul Edochie remains a significant figure in Nigerian popular culture. His influence spans acting, mentorship, public commentary, and social debate, ensuring his place as one of Nollywood’s most talked-about personalities.
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