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Oluniké Adeliyi Biography

Birth Name:Wendy Oluniké Adeliyi

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Film Performance by a Female for "French Immersion" in 2012
  • Graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and studied acting at The Canadian Academy of Method Acting, the Professional Actors Lab, and Lyric East
  • Made her acting debut in an uncredited role in the 2002 film "John Q․"
  • Became interested in acting after playing the Artful Dodger in a school performance of "Oliver Twist․"
  • Is also a dancer who has performed and toured with major recording artists like Shaggy and George Clinton
  • Best known for her role as Leah Kerns in "Flashpoint" and as Sidney in "Saw 3D: The Final Chapter․"
  • Has appeared in stage productions of "Blue Window," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Children's Hour," among others

Awards

  • 2012Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Female - Film: nominated
  • 2018Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2019Bloodie-Best Actress: winner
  • 2019Nightmares Film Festival Award-Best Actress Feature: nominated
  • 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Guest Performance, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2025Special Jury Award for Best Performance-Best Performance: winner
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Performance in a Leading Role, Drama: nominated
  • 2025GEMFest Award-Best Performance in a Feature: winner