Lanre Adesina Hassan (born ), popularly called Iya Awero is a Nigerian film actress, who features majorly in the Yoruba-language cinema of

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, although she features in English-language productions as well. Since the start of her career with the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, Iya Awero has starred in multiple films.

Early life

Iya Awero was born in

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. She spends most of her early life in

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, Lagos state.

Career

At the age of 14, Hassan joined the drama group Young Stars Concert Party alongside members like Ojo Ladipo (also known as Baba Mero) and Adebayo Salami. Later, they changed their name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group. She entered the Lagos School of Dramatic Arts in 1970 under the direction of one Chief Olude, a famous drama professor at the time, to give her performance an intellectual bite and flare. She then received straight admission to the Center for Cultural Studies at the

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, where she would study theater (diploma). However, she became pregnant and was unable to finish the program. Baba Mero passed away in 1978, and Adebayo Salami took over as leader of the newly renamed Awada Kerikeri (Oga Bello). After making her debut, Hassan

Education

Iya Awero attended Oduwabore Memorial School, Mushin, Lagos. prior to acting, Iya Awero attended the school of drama for professional training.

Selected filmography

*''Ìlù Gángan'' *''Iró Gunfun'' *''Adelebo'' *''Aje Metta'' *''Baba Lukudi'' *''Iyawo Tunde'' *''Igba Ewa'' *''Ìkúnlè Kèsán'' *''Ìrírí Mi'' *''Mama Lanre'' *''Oníbárà'' *''Àtànpàkò òtún'' *''Ejide'' *''Okun Emi'' *''Oluweri Magboojo'' *''Dokita Alabere'' *''Fadùn Sáyémi'' *''Ire Aye Mi'' *''Eto Ikoko'' *''Idajo Mi Tide'' *''Ishola Oba-orin'' *''Ogo-Nla'' *''Sade Blade'' *''Ògìdán'' *''Ògo Idílé'' *''Okun Ife'' *''Orí'' *''

Owo Blow ''Owo Blow'' is a 1996 Yoruba-language drama film directed by Tade Ogidan. It was made in 3 parts namely; ''The Genesis'', ''The Revolt'', and ''The Final Struggle''. It served as the first acting role for Femi Adebayo, Rachael Oniga and Bimbo Ak ...

'' *''Jawonbe'' *''Ogbologbo'' *''Ojabo Kofo'' *''Pakúté Olórun'' *''Boya Lemo'' *''Back to Africa'' *''Owo Blow: The Genesis'' *''Aso Ásiri'' *'' Family on Fire'' *'' Omo Elemosho'' *''

Ayitale Ayitale is a 2013 Nigerian Yoruba film produced and directed by Adebayo Salami. It received four nominations at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards. Cast *Femi Adebayo *Adebayo Salami *Bimbo Akintola *Joke Muyiwa * Lanre Hassan * Iyabo Oko *Adew ...

'' *'' Mama Insurance''

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