Oritsegbubemi Ejeye ( born June 29, 1995) Is a Fast-rising Nollywood actress, model, and TV personality born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She’s more commonly known by her professional name, Gbubemi Ejeye.
Gbubemi’s star has been steadily rising, and she gained international recognition for her exceptional performance in the Netflix Original series “Far From Home,” released in December 2022. She portrayed the character “Adufe” alongside other talented actors in the series.
Early Life &. Education
Gbubemi Ejeye is a young, resilient actress born into a Christian household into the family of Mr & Mrs. Ejeye. She hails from the Itsekiri tribe of Delta State, Nigeria, Although she was born and raised in Lagos state.
Gbubemi grew up as an aspiring lawyer, but along the line, she developed a keen interest in acting due to her participation and involvement in the school drama group.
She was opportune to receive quality formal education from a leading private school, Oluade high school, now known as Top High Flyers School. After her secondary education, she obtained an LLB law degree from Houdegbe North American University in the Republic of Benin to fulfill her childhood aspiration of becoming a lawyer. She eventually completed her Bachelor’s degree program in 2015.
Career
Egbuyemi Ejeye‘s journey into the world of acting officially began in November 2018 when she returned to Nigeria after completing her NYSC service. She immediately started working in the media industry, featuring in some stage performances and showcasing her natural talent.
One of her standout performances was in 2018 at Terra Kulture, where she performed in a play titled “Color Me Pink” about breast cancer alongside other talented cast members. She also began auditioning for film roles in Lagos and was fortunate to land some exciting opportunities to showcase her acting skills in various movies.
Over the years, Gbubemi Ejeye has become a familiar face in the Nigerian entertainment industry, having been featured in various film projects ranging from short films and drama series to feature-length Nollywood movies. She’s been a part of some major blockbusters like Kunle Afolayan‘s “Citation,” “Far From Home,” a popular Netflix original drama series, and “Who’s the Boss,” a movie starring some of Nigeria’s top actors like Funke Akindele, Ini Dima-Okojie, Bimbo Akintola, Richard Mofe Damijo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Funke Akindele, Elma Mbadiwe, Olumide Oworu, Tomi Ojo, Genovena Umeh, Moshood Fattah, Ruby Okezie, Mike Afolarin, Natse Jemide, Segun Arinze, and others.
In addition to her acting career, Gbubemi has made a name for herself as a successful commercial model, with credits for her endorsement in commercials for notable Nigerian brands such as Amstel Malta, Airtel, and GTbank, among others. Her talent and beauty have also earned her appearances in music videos, such as Tiwa Savage‘s “49-99,” and she’s worked with various creative directors on several modeling jobs.
Gbubemi’s star is still on the rise, and she’s set to make her mark on the small screen as part of the cast of MTV Shuga Naija Season 5, which is eagerly anticipated by fans of the popular show. As an actress, commercial model, and TV personality, Gbubemi Ejeye is a rising star to watch out for in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Filmography
- Citation
- Far From Home
- Who’s the Boss
- Glamour girls(2022)
- Atunwa(2023)
- Am Covenant
- Game on, Ndani TV web series(2022)
- Quam’s money(2020)
- Adaife(2019)
- When Ex’s meet(2020) And several others.
Personal Life
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She has recently been rumored to be in a relationship with Mike Afolarin, a young Nigerian Actor and a fellow Far From Home Cast. The two are just friends and not in any romantic relationship. Although her relationship status is unknown, she tends to keep her personal life out of the spotlight.
Social Media
- Instagram @thegbubemiejeye
- Twitter @ejeye_gbubemi
- Facebook @Gbubemi Ejeye
Net Worth
Egbubemi currently has an estimated net worth ranging from US$300,000 – US$500,000
