Lanre Hassan Explained

Lanre Adesina Hassan
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigeria
Birth Place:Nigeria
Occupation:Actress
Nickname:Iya Awero[1]

Lanre Adesina Hassan (born 3 October 1950),[2] popularly called Iya Awero is a Nigerian film actress, who features majorly in the Yoruba-language cinema of Nollywood, although she features in English-language productions as well.[3] Since the start of her career with the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, Iya Awero has starred in multiple films.[4]

Early life

Iya Awero was born in Lagos. She spends most of her early life in Lagos Island, Lagos state.[5]

Career

At the age of 14, Hassan joined the drama group Young Stars Concert Party alongside members like Ojo Ladipo (also known as Baba Mero) and Adebayo Salami. Later, they changed their name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group. She entered the Lagos School of Dramatic Arts in 1970 under the direction of one Chief Olude, a famous drama professor at the time, to give her performance an intellectual bite and flare. She then received straight admission to the Center for Cultural Studies at the University of Lagos, where she would study theater (diploma). However, she became pregnant and was unable to finish the program. Baba Mero passed away in 1978, and Adebayo Salami took over as leader of the newly renamed Awada Kerikeri (Oga Bello). After making her debut, Hassan[6]

Education

Iya Awero attended Oduwabore Memorial School, Mushin, Lagos. before acting, Iya Awero attended the School of Drama for professional training.

Selected filmography

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oyero . Ezekiel . 2023: Zack Orji declares support for Tinubu . Premium Times Nigeria . 31 July 2022 . 31 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Iya Awero septuagenarian who shaped Nollywood industry - P.M. News . 31 July 2022 . en-US.
  3. News: It’s sad my husband didn’t live to see what I’ve become, says Lanre Hassan. The Nation Newspaper. Ayinla-Olasunkanmi. Dupe. 15 July 2015. 20 April 2016.
  4. News: How I resisted marriage offers after my husband died —Nollywood star Lanre Hassan. The Nation Newspaper. Ajiboye. Segun. 3 January 2015. 20 April 2016.
  5. Web site: Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero) Biography Age Movie Naijabiography . 19 July 2022 . Naijabiography Media . en-US.
  6. Web site: Lanre Hassan biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture . 21 July 2022 . www.manpower.com.ng.