Kunle Remi
Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi , known professionally as Kunle Remi, is a Nigerian singer, producer, and model. He appeared in the films Falling and Aníkúlápó, the television series Tinsel, and won the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. While studying at the New York Film Academy, he also hosted an internet television channel, Celebville 360. He hosted the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills. In 2012, he was cast in his first movie, Heavy Beauty, produced by Grace Edwin Okon and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. Though he graduated in 2014, he returned to study filmmaking and directing, and graduated in 2015.
Early life and education
Remi was born on 18 October in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. His family relocated to Ibadan when he was a child. As a teenager, he developed an interest for acting and became a youth drama teacher.He studied fisheries and wildlife management at the University of Ibadan, in Oyo State, Nigeria. He then attended Sheffield University and studied tourism and hospitality management. After completing his studies, he moved to New York City to study acting, filmmaking, and directing at the New York Film Academy, graduating in 2014.
Early work
Remi started acting professionally in 2011, after winning Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. His first on-screen appearance was in the 2012 film Heavy Beauty. In 2014, he began performing stunts in Kpains: The Frest of Souls. He spent 2015 landing roles in the short films Sister's Keeper, Sting, and Hex, and being cast in the television series The Getaway, where he played Oliseh. He then played roles in Out of Luck, Deluded and Mrs. & Mrs. Johnson. His breakthrough role came from Falling, where he played a husband left in a coma after a tragic accident.Career
2016
On 5 February 2016, Any Other Monday was released. It portrays the trials and tribulations of love and marriage. Remi went on to star in a similar film – highlighting the struggle and illusions of love – which was released 9 September. Throughout the year, he starred in two television series. The first, Lincoln's Clan Evolution, depicts a Nigerian billionaire and his family. He played Eric and completed his role in 2017. The second was Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began filming in 2008. Remi was cast in 2016 as a day player and continued with his role of Zane into 2017.2017
Remi accepted various alternate roles throughout 2017. He took on the role of Lolu in Tiwa's Baggage, about an abandoned woman with a child. On 12 April, Sobi's Mystic was released; he played a slightly lighter role in this romantic drama. Sobi, the actor's character, finds his promiscuous tendencies land him in trouble when the woman he finds and becomes drawn to doesn't reciprocate his feelings. Digging him deeper into who she is. The film received a rating of 4/5 from the Nollywood Reinvented for its unpredictability and details.On 24 July, Alter Ego was released. Written by Jude Martins, the film tells the story of a lawyer who prosecutes sex offenders and the lengths she will go to find justice in whatever she sees fit. Yet, as a fellow victim herself, she is driven by her own sexual drive and power, no matter the time and place. The film was nominated for Best Film with Social Messages and Film with Best Production Design at the Best of Nollywood Awards. As well as leading roles, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Remi were nominated for Best Kiss in a Film. In September, Surprise Wedding, telling the story of an arranged marriage.
Remi, who plays Tunde, is surprised on his birthday with a wedding rather than a birthday party. He is forced to walk the aisle as his inheritance is tied to his marital status. To finish off his diverse on-screen roles, he took on the breast cancer awareness film Purple Hearts.
2018
Remi began his year starring in Stronger Together, as Jide, a pediatrician who contemplates suicide due to his family pressuring him into marriage. This leads to a late-night sorrowing session in a bar and meeting a new connection that could very much alter his path. By 3 February, Forbidden was released and was a hit. He played a role in this television series that follows forbidden lovers who are outed by an ex. The Eve, released on 30 March 2018, was considered "the most colorful and beautiful shot film," with an eye-pleasing cast. The romantic comedy features Remi as Audu and Adeolu Adefarasin as Funsho. The storyline follows Funsho's risky decisions when he meets someone else at his bachelorette party. The film appeared on Netflix on 12 October 2020.2019
Remi starred in Boys Will Be Boys, released on 14 February, where Mike lies to his soon-to-wed wife about the wild bachelor party that comes back to haunt him. On the same day, Sin City was released. He and co-star Yvonne Nelson play a couple who decide a vacation is the best way to boost their relationship but are tested in unexpected ways. While he played significant roles in these productions, Gold Statue, released on 17 May 2019, had the actor leading alongside Gabriel Afolayan. Director Tade Ogidan, CEO of OGD Pictures, came out of an eight-year hiatus to see the project through after it was written in 1991.It was nominated for an Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Nigerian Film, and won Best Actor in a Lead role, Best Sound, and Best Use of Makeup and of Nigerian Costume in a film. It was also nominated for Best Movie of The Year, Director of the Year and Best Production Design. The film follows Wale and Chike who go in search of the treasured gold statue which is believed to be a deity inherited by their generation. Quagmire, released 3 December, was another film Remi starred in alongside actress Matilda Obaseki. His character, Kolade, receives a shocking surprise when his wife invites another woman into their home to spice up their love life. This was considered a great acting piece as he was able to let the "character shine through him."