Folake Olowofoyeku: Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Husband, Siblings, Nationality, Religion, Height, Movies, Weight, Career, Net Worth: Folake Olowofoyeku is an actress and a Nigerian musician. Born on October 26, 1983, as of 2021, Folake is 37 years old. Folake currently stars in Chuck Lorre CBS’s American sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’. She is famous for her roles in television, film and theater.
Folake Olowofoyeku’s Early Life
Folake was born on Victoria Island in Lagos to Nigerian politician Babatunji Olowofoyeku, her father and mother, Felicia Olowofoyeku was the youngest of 20 children. Folake went to Igbinedion Education Center, a Montessori boarding school in Benin City for his primary education. She was then admitted to the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Ikeja and continued her studies at the Oxbridge Tutorial College. While studying economics with the intention of becoming a lawyer, Folake received a BA with honors in theater from City College, New York. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree at City College, she played NCAA Division III college basketball for the CCNY Beavers. In 2001, Folake immigrated to the United States to live with her sister.
Career of Folake Olowofoyeku
After graduating from college, Folake began his career by working in Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Folake appeared in guest roles on television series such as 30 Rock in 2010, How to Get Away With Murder in 2016, Law and Order; Criminal intent in 2010, and more. In 2017, Folake starred in the final season of the television series Transparent, opposite Gaby Hoffmann as her love interest, Lyfe. That same year, Folake was cast in ‘Death Race 2050’ as Minerva Jefferson, which was a remake of the 1975 hit film ‘Death Race 2000’, filmed in Lima, Peru. In September 2019, Folake was cast opposite American comedian Billy Gardell in the 2019 Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’, which Lorre co-starred with British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere, who plays Kemi, Folake’s best friend. Bob Heart Abishola is considered the first American sitcom to highlight and boast a Nigerian Family.
In addition to her acting career, she is also a famous musician. Folake plays electronic music over afro beats under the name ‘The Folake’. Folake plays guitar, piano and even worked as a sound engineer. She holds a diploma in audio engineering from the Institute of Audio Research. In 2013, Folake appeared in two David Bowie videos as his bass guitar player: “The Stars(Are Out Tonight) and”The Next Day”. Both videos were directed by Floria Sigismondi, with Tilda Swinton portraying Bowie’s wife in “The Stars” and in “The Next Day” starring actors, Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard.
Folake Olowofoyeku’s personal life
Folake Olowofoyeku is named after Nigeria’s first female senior lawyer, Folake Solanke. Folake spoke about the importance of names in Yoruba culture. Her name means non-monetary wealth to indulge, while her surname describes a wealthy man who uses the title of chieftain to enhance their wealth.
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Folake’s Biography, Height, Weight, Profile, Net Worth
Real name | Folake Olowofoyeku |
Nickname | The Flake |
Sex | Female |
Job | Actress and musician |
Height (approximately) | in centimeters – 180 cm in meters– 1.80 m in feet inches– 5′ 10” |
Weight approx.) | in kilograms – 65 kg in pounds – 143 lbs |
Figure measurements (approximate) | 33-26-34 |
Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Date of birth | October 26, 1983 |
Age (as of 2018) | 37 years |
Place of birth | Nigeria |
Zodiac/Sun sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Hometown | Nigeria |
School | Igbinedion Education Center, Benin City |
College | City College, New York Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Ikeja, Lagos Oxbridge Tutoring College |
Academic level | Bachelor of Arts Honors in Theatre |
Religion | Don’t know |
Nation | Don’t know |
Level | Don’t know |
Address | Don’t know |
Hobbies/Interests | Don’t know |
Marital status | Not married |
Work/Boyfriend/Girlfriend | Don’t know |
sex | Straight |
Parents | Father: Babatunji Olowofoyeku Mother: Felicia Olowofoyeku |
Siblings | Brother: Toby Foyeh Sister: Don’t know |
Husband/Wife/Wife/husband | do not apply |
Children | do not apply |
Net value | 13 million USD |
Some little known Folake facts
- Folake is best known for his role in ‘Bob Hearts AAbishole’.
- Folake is named after Nigeria’s first senior women’s advocate, Folake Solanke.
- Folake loves to travel.
- Folake is participating in a program that is considered political
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