Modesinuola Ogundiwin
Modesinuola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Modesinuola Ogundiwin Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | The Vale College |
| Alma mater | Afe Babalola University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | Wura |
| Title | 2016 Next Movie Star Winner |
| Relatives | Mowasinuola Ogundiwin (sis) |
Modesinuola Ogundiwin is a Nigerian actress, known for her role as Kanyinsola Adeleke on the Showmax original Nigerian telenovela series Wura.[1] On 24 December 2016, she was announced as the winner of the 12th edition of the Next Movie Star reality show.[2]
Early life and career
Modesinuola Ogundiwin hails from Ogun State, Nigeria. She has a twin sister named Mowasinuola. In 2015, she began her career as an entertainment blogger; reviewing music and movies. Before 2016, she was inactive and participated in the Next Movie Star, a talent discovery show for aspiring actors. In the same year, she emerged as the winner of the 12th edition of the show.[2] In 2018, she made her Nollywood debut with Trauma, a film she also produced.
In 2021, she made her acting debut in Iwa Eda, a Rok Studios TV drama.[3] Later that year, she joined the third season of Rumour Has It, a drama series produced by Ndani TV, where she played the role of Amara.[4] In 2023, she was cast in Wura, a Showmax original telenovela, where she played the role of Kanyinsola Adeleke. Following her role in Wura, she became a controversial topic by fans of the series, due to her resemblance to the lead actress Scarlet Gomez, who played Wura.
On 8 July 2023, Modesinuola starred in Romoke's Demon, a Rok Studios TV drama that premiered on Rok2.[5]
Filmography
TV series
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wura | Kanyinsola Adeleke | Telenovela |
| 2023 | Refuge | Oyiza Majekodunmi | Drama |
| 2021 | Rumour Has It | Amara | Drama |
| Okoto: The series | Hadiza | Drama |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Fake Celebrity Boyfriend | Tomisin | Comedy |
| 2023 | Romoke's Demon | Drama | |
| 2021 | Iwa Eda | Drama | |
| 2018 | Trauma | Producer | Drama |
References
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (6 December 2023). "Wura Season 2 premieres in OAU, cast relieve time on set". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b Nigeria, Guardian (24 December 2016). "Modesinuola is Next Movie Star". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Iwa Eda". ROK Studios. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Rumour Has It Season 3: Official Trailer". Ndani TV. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Romoke's Demon". Rok. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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