Bukunmi Oluwasina (born 7 May 1992) is a Nigerian

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, producer,

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and

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. Her awards include the 2015 Best Actress of the Year award from the

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for her film ''Ayomi''.

Early life and education

Bukunmi Oluwasina born to the family of seven, hails from Okemesi-Ekiti. She holds a bachelor's degree in

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from

Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...

Career

Oluwasina produced the movie ''Ayomi'' in 2015, which got nominated at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and won

. In 2021, she became the first Nollywood actress to act four different character roles in the movie titled ''Jankariwo.'' She is the brand ambassador of Folasade Omotoyinbo’s Poshglow skincare.

Personal life

She married her longtime boyfriend, Mr Ebun, in September 2020. They announced the birth of their first child on March 3, 2021.

Filmography

*''Story Like Mine'' *''Oluwere'' *''Itan temi'' *''You are me'' *''Akalamagbo'' *''Traffic'' *''Beautiful Song'' *''Ayomi'' *''Jankariwo'' (2021) *''

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'' *'' Soole'' *'' Jagun Jagun'' (2023)

Discography

*''Happy Girl'' *''Everyday Crush'' *''Kurukuru'' *''Eiye Adaba'' *

Awards and nomination

References

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* Living people Yoruba actresses Nigerian film actresses Nigerian women writers Actresses in Yoruba cinema Nigerian screenwriters People from Ekiti State Obafemi Awolowo University alumni Nigerian women singers Nigerian film producers 1990 births {{Nigeria-screenwriter-stub