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Oluniké Adeliyi Biography

Birth Name:
Oluniké Adeliyi
Birth Place:
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Is of Jamaican-Nigerian descent
  • Made her acting debut playing Artful Dodger in her middle school's production of Oliver Twist
  • Met Denzel Washington while performing in an uncredited role in 2002's John Q
  • and the acting legend reportedly inspired her to continue to pursue acting
  • Impressive theatre career includes lead roles in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Children's Hour
  • Works with Canadian charity Third World Awareness that challenges young adults to reach out and help those in need

Awards

  • 2018Canadian Screen Awards-Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated

Relationships

  • Alesha Bailey -- Daughter
  • Timothy Lockett-Smith -- Ex-husband
  • Sunday Adeliyi -- Father