| Yul Edochie | |
| Birth Name: | Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie |
| Birth Date: | 7 January 1982 |
| Alma Mater: | University of Port Harcourt |
| Birth Place: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Children: | 6 |
| Years Active: | 2007 — present |
| Spouses: | Judy (m.2022 |
| Father: | Pete Edochie |
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie popularly known as Yul Edochie (born 7 January 1982) [1] [2] is a Nigerian actor.[3] He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of a veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.
He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22.[4] [5] He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.[6]
Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.[7]
Edochie was married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter and is now married to Judy Austin with whom he has two sons. [8] On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that his fellow actor, Judy Austin, is his wife and they have two sons.[9] [10]
Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa.[11] He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.[12]
In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.[13]
In 2017, Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State,[14] and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.[15] [16] Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.[17]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sleek Ladies | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic | |
| 2007 | Wind of Glory[18] | Emeka | Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji |
| 2008 | Give It Up | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo | |
| 2008 | Kiss My Pain | Johnson | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson |
| 2009 | Tears of Hope | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson | |
| 2009 | My Loving Heart | Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin | |
| 2010 | Unstoppable | Chris | |
| 2011 | Sarafina | Owen | Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar |
| 2011 | Pleasure and Crime | Johnson | |
| 2012 | Zone 9 | Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia | |
| 2012 | Bridge of Contract | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | |
| 2012 | The End is Near | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke | |
| 2012 | Against The Law | Anthony | Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker |
| 2013 | Eye Of The Eagle | ||
| 2013 | Death Certificate | Starring Stephanie Okereke | |
| 2013 | The Jezebels | Starring Tonto Dikeh | |
| 2013 | Blind Choice | Starring Oge Okoye | |
| 2013 | Money Kingdom | Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie | |
| 2013 | Agony Of A Princess | Starring Chioma Chukwuka | |
| 2013 | Restless Soul | Starring Chika Ike | |
| 2014 | The Mirror | Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw | |
| 2014 | Chioma The Weeping Queen | Prince Chukwuemeka | |
| 2014 | Apostles Of Lucifer | Starring Ini Edo | |
| 2014 | Python Queen | Prince Oma | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo |
| 2015 | Dooshima | Director | Starring Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2015 | Ojuju Calabar | Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo | |
| 2015 | Royal Maid | Prince Izozo | Starring Eucharia Anunobi |
| 2015 | Compound Fools | Starring Funke Akindele | |
| 2015 | Dowry Man | Uche | Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo |
| 2017 | The Affectionate Wife | Starring Queen Nwokoye | |
| 2017 | Passion of a Prince | Starring Chiwetalu Agu | |
| 2017 | Mysterious Family | ||
| 2017 | ATM Machine | Nicodemus | Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams |
| ???? | Royal Choice | Starring Joyce Kalu | |
| 2018 | The Billionaires | Eze Kwe Eche | Starring Osita Iheme |
| 2018 | Moms at War | Chidi Ubosi | Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele |
| 2018 | Native Girl | Uchenna | Starring Judy Austin, Ifeanyi Azodo, Chigozie Atuanya |
| 2018 | Innocent Oath | Dubem | Starring Hayez Achu,Sese Ayanwu |
| 2019 | Clairoyance | Starring Nkechi Blessing, Sapphire Ekeng | |
| 2019 | Poor Billionaire | Chima | Starring Cynthia Ashimba, Great Emmanuel Chika |
| 2021 | About Time | Larry | Starring Patience Attang, Khing Bassey |
| 2022 | Ikemba | Starring Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie, | |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor Of The Year (English) | |||
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | [20] | ||
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | |||
| 2013 | Pamsaa Awards | Best Actor | [21] | ||
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Male | [22] | ||
| 2015 | Afrifimo Awards | Best Actor | Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given | [23] | |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | [24] | ||