Oluniké Adeliyi
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
- Became interested in acting after playing the Artful Dodger in a school performance of "Oliver Twist․"
- Made her acting debut in an uncredited role in the 2002 film "John Q․"
- 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
- Is also a dancer who has performed and toured with major recording artists like Shaggy and George Clinton
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