Deyemi Okanlawon is a multifaceted film, television, theatre, and voice actor renowned for his remarkable versatility in portraying a diverse range of roles. He has garnered widespread recognition for his outstanding performances in various productions, including the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time, Omo Ghetto The Saga, the highest-viewed African Netflix Original, Blood Sisters, and King Of Boys Return of the King.
As the most featured Nigerian actor in Netflix Originals, Deyemi has also been recognized as the highest-grossing Nollywood actor for the years 2020 and 2021 by the FilmOne Box Office Yearbook.
In 2013, he received the prestigious award for Best Actor in a Short Film at the In-Short film festival for his chilling portrayal of a violent psychotic husband in the short film thriller, Blink. Blink was also nominated for Best Short Film at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards, and Kpians Premonition was nominated in the Best New Media Online Video category of the AMVCA, while In Iredu was a top 5 finalist in the Afrinolly short film competition and won Best Animation.
In 2014, Gidi Up was nominated for Best TV Series at the 2014 NMA, and Deyemi was nominated for Best Youth Act, Movie (TUSH Awards) for his work in Gidi Up. Blink, Oblivious, and Kpians Premonition were shortlisted in the Best Short Film category at the 2014 AFRIFF.
Deyemi's impressive skillset includes proficiency in Shotokan Karate, Swimming, Motor Bike, Saxophone, and Guitar, as well as interests and hobbies in Reading, Film, Theatre, Sales, Marketing, Social Media, MCing, and Travelling.
