Lepa Shandy Explained

Shade Omoniyi
Birth Name:Folashade Omoniyi
Other Names:Lepa Shandy
Birth Date:16 April 1971
Birth Place:Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Lagos
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1995-Present
Children:2

Shade Omoniyi (born Folashade Omoniyi; 16 April 1971), better known by her sobriquet Lepa Shandy, is a Nigerian Yoruba movie actress who was described by the Nigerian media as "a veteran[1] and one of the pioneers of the Yoruba movie industry" Omoniyi's sobriquet Lepa Shandy[2] was a character she played in a movie with the same title.[3] [4] [5]

Early life and education

Omoniyi is a native of Osogbo in Osun State but was raised in Lagos state where she attended Ire Akari Primary School and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate from, then proceeded to Isolo Comprehensive High School where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate Examination form. Omoniyi then applied to the University of Lagos and was admitted to study Data Processing.[6] [7]

Career

Omoniyi debuted into the Nigerian entertainment industry in 1995.[8] At first, she was a model due to her slim features then later on became a make-up artist for actors before debuting her acting career in the Nigerian Nollywood movie industry in 1996 where she played short roles in English speaking movies. She debuted with the movie titled Breaking Point before switching to the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry where she landed her breakthrough role as the title character in Lepa Shandy, a Yoruba movie produced by Bayowa which became a blockbuster and formed the foundation for Omoniyi's acting career.[9] [10]

Recognition

Omoniyi celebrated her 45th birthday on 16 April 2016 and also premiered her new movie titled 'Eri Ife Leyi on the same day and at the same venue where she celebrated her birthday. Omoniyi's birthday and movie premiere was attended by her colleagues and also by Former First Lady of Lagos State, Abimbola Fashola.

Personal life

Omoniyi is married[11] and has two children.[12] [9]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Veteran Yoruba Nollywood Actress Folashade Omoniyi Aka Lepa Shandy Opens Up on How She Survived The Loss Of Two Pregnancies. 2019-02-25. Daily Advent Nigeria. en-US. 2019-12-08.
  2. Web site: Ogala . George . 2022-07-09 . Wale Adebayo (Sango), D’banj, Omosexy, other Nigerian celebs who've relocated abroad (Part 1) . 2022-07-19 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  3. Web site: At 47, young men still want me – Lepa Shandy. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  4. Web site: 'I am still enjoying motherhood despite it being stressful' – LEPA SHANDY Encomium Magazine. 12 May. 9jablower blog on. Said. 2014 at 6:43 Pm. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  5. Web site: 'The greatest lesson life has taught me is to have faith in God'- Lepa Shandy Encomium Magazine. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  6. Web site: Sexually harassed artistes position themselves for it – Lepa Shandy. Nigerian Voice. 8 December 2019.
  7. Web site: My childlessness ordeal –Lepa Shandy. sunnews. 16 April 2016. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  8. Web site: Colleagues honour Lepa Shandy -as she celebrates birthday and premieres new movie Encomium Magazine. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Lepa Shandy delivers second child at 42. 27 January 2013. The Eagle Online. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  10. Web site: Veteran Yoruba Nollywood Actress Folashade Omoniyi Aka Lepa Shandy Opens Up on How She Survived The Loss Of Two Pregnancies. 25 February 2019. Daily Advent Nigeria. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  11. Web site: My new hubby changed my view of marriage—Nollywood star Shade Omoniyi a.k.a. Lepa Shandy. 28 February 2014. The Nation Newspaper. en-US. 8 December 2019.
  12. Web site: Lepa Shandy gets second child at 42. says. Shola Agoro. 26 January 2013. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-GB. 8 December 2019.

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