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Yul Edochie
Born
1982-01-07 (age 44)
Place of Birth
Lagos, Nigeria
Occupations
film director, politician
Spouse
May Yul-Edochie, Judy Austin Yul-Edochie
Alma Mater
University of Port Harcourt
Also known as
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie
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Biography
EARLY LIFE
Edochie was born on 7 January 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is from Anambra State and is the son of actor Pete Edochie, the youngest of six children. He was raised in both Lagos and Enugu. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts.
CAREER
Edochie made his Nollywood debut in 2005 with the film The Exquires. His breakthrough came in 2007 after featuring in the film Wind Of Glory. In 2015, Edochie established a film academy in Lagos. In 2017, Edochie ran for governor of Anambra State as the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.
PERSONAL LIFE
Edochie married May Aligwe at age 21; the couple had three sons and a daughter together, but separated in 2022 after he announced that he had taken a second wife. On 27 April 2022, he revealed that he had married fellow actor Judy Austin, with whom he has two sons. His eldest son died on 30 March 2023 after having a seizure.
Filmography
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Roles in The Devil's Godfather
- Played the character of Dozie Azikiwe.
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Man Pass Man
2026
Roles in Man Pass Man
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing1
3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Week 51
2
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Week 47
3
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
Week 46
4
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
Week 46
5
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
Week 46
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