Ime Bishop Umoh
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| Born | Ime Bishop Umoh 15 July 1981 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Okon Lagos |
| Alma mater | University Of Uyo |
| Occupation(s) | actor, comedian |
| Spouse | |
| Children | (2) |
Ime Bishop often called Okon Lagos or Udo Yes is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1]
Early life, education and career
Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom state in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy.[2] He started his acting career right from his chilldhood and he featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008.[3][4]
Endorsement
- He is a brand ambassador to GLO Nigeria.[5]
Political appointment
The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Comedy Movie of the year | Okon lagos 2 | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Comedy of the year | Okon goes to school | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Udeme Mmi | Won |
| 2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Comedy of the year | I come lagos | Won |
| 2016 | 2016 Nigeria Teen Choice Awards | Comic Actor of the year(English) | [7] | Nominated |
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in a comedy | Caught in the Act | Nominated |
| 2017 | 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor In Comedy | The Boss is Mine | Won |
Films
| Title: | Year |
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| Uyai | 2008 |
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| Edikan[8] | 2009 |
| Silent Scandals | 2009 |
| The Head Office | 2011 |
| Vulcanizer | 2011 |
| Okon Lagos | 2011 |
| Udeme mmi[9] | 2012 |
| Okon goes to school | 2012 |
| Sak Sio | 2012 |
| Jump and pass | 2013 |
| The place | 2013 |
| The champion | |
| Okon the driver | 2014 |
| Okon on the run | 2014 |
| Okon and Jennifer | 2015 |
| Udo Facebook | 2015 |
| The Boss is mine[10] | 2016 |
Featured Associates
References
- ^ "Biography - Ime Bishop". Austinmedia. 3 May 2017.
- ^ "Details - Ime Bishop Umoh". Naij News. 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Uya by Ime Bishop". Irokotv. 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Ime Bishop carrer". 5 May 2015.
- ^ Glo signs on 28 Ambassadors. Vanguardngr News. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Nollywood actor appointed SA to Akwa ibom governor". Thenewsnigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "2016 NTCA Awards". 2 June 2016.
- ^ "comedy-Edikan". 5 July 2009.
- ^ "Udeme mmi". Youtube.
- ^ The boss is Mine. Naijagists.
- ^ "Ini Edo and Ime Bishop". Pulse. Ng.
See also
External links
Ime Bishop Umoh at IMDb Ime Bishop Umoh on Twitter
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