{{Short description|Nigerian actor (born 1982)}} {{use dmy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Yul Edochie | image = Yul Edochie.JPG | alt = | caption = Edochie in 2016 | birth_name = Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|01|07|df=y}} | alma_mater = University of Port Harcourt | birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = Actor | children = 6 | spouses = May Yul-Edochie (m. 2004; sep. 2022)<br />Judy Austin Yul-Edochie (married 2022) | relatives = Muna Obiekwe (cousin)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://helenozor.com/2015/01/muna-obiekwe-details-saddening-yet-traumatising-circustances-led-death-kok-patience-ozorkwor-tried-save/|title=helenozor.com: Muna Obiekwe: Details Of His Saddening Yet Traumatising Circumstances That Led To His Death & How KOK, Patience Ozorkwor Tried To Save Him|work=helenozor.com|access-date=6 October 2015}}</ref> | years_active = 2010 — present | father = Pete Edochie | website = {{URL|https://yuledochietv.com}} }}
'''Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie''' {{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie.ogg|}} (born 7 January 1982), popularly known as '''Yul Edochie'''{{IPAc-en|audio=ig-Yul Edochie.ogg}}, is a Nigerian actor and politician.<ref name="SunNewsonline">{{cite news|url= http://sunnewsonline.com/new/getting-married-22-greatest-decision-yul-edochie/|title=Getting married at 22 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=21 June 2014|access-date=14 September 2015|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Sun}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nigeriamovienetwork.com/articles/read-yul-edochie-biography-nollywood-nigerian-actor_562.html|title=Biography|author=<!--Not stated-->|access-date=12 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Online|first=Peace FM|title=Having A 'Flat Stomach' Is Very Childish —Nollywood Star Yul Edochie|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/202202/459951.php|access-date=2022-02-04|website=Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news|archive-date=18 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218101914/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/202202/459951.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Edochie was born on 7 January 1982. He is from Anambra State and is the son of actor Pete Edochie, the youngest of six children. He was raised in both Lagos and Enugu. He was named after the Russian actor Yul Brynner.<ref name="DailyTrust">{{cite news |last=Alhassan |first=Amina |date=28 March 2015 |title=I wanted to be a soldier but ended up an actor – Yul Edochie |url=http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/19450-i-wanted-to-be-a-soldier-but-ended-up-an-actor-yul-edochie |access-date=19 September 2015 |location=Lagos, Nigeria |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013135557/https://dailytrust.com/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/19450-i-wanted-to-be-a-soldier-but-ended-up-an-actor-yul-edochie/ |url-status=dead |newspaper=Daily Trust}}</ref> He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yul Edochie, Biography |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Yul-Edochie-4189 |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=www.ghanaweb.com |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095044/https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Yul-Edochie-4189 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== Career == Edochie made his Nollywood debut in 2005 with the film ''The Exquires,'' starring alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Nigeria |first1=Online |last2=Webby |date=2020-02-29 |title=My experience when I joined Nollywood in 2005 – Yul Edochie |url=https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/69143-my-experience-when-i-joined-nollywood-in-2005-yul-edochie.html |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=OnlineNigeria.com |language=en-US |archive-date=25 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125164926/https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/69143-my-experience-when-i-joined-nollywood-in-2005-yul-edochie.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> His breakthrough came in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the film ''Wind Of Glory''.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748293/|title=Yul Edochie|work=IMDb|access-date=14 September 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Edochie established a film academy in Lagos.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/yul-edochie-actor-launches-film-academy-id4761999.html|title=Actor launches film Academy|access-date=May 25, 2016|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013135626/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/yul-edochie-actor-launches-film-academy/x1mmrmv/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In February 2026, Yul Edochie was honoured by the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) with the Most Outstanding Actor of the Year 2025 award, recognising his consistent acting contributions and impact in the Nigerian film industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yul Edochie Honoured as Most Outstanding Actor of the Year by Directors Guild of Nigeria |url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/363080/yul-edochie-appreciates-directors-guild-of-nigeria-for-confe.html |website=The Nigerian Voice |date=2 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
=== Politics === In 2017, Edochie ran for governor of Anambra State and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pete Edochie's son, Yul to contest in 2017 Anambra Governorship election |url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/07/14/pete-edochies-son-yul-contest-2017-anambra-governorship-election/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=Sep 21, 2017|newspaper=Daily Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.naij.com/1121866-nollywood-actor-yul-edochie-picks-anambra-governorship-party-nomination-form.html|title=Nollywood actor Yul Edochie picks Anambra governorship party nomination form|access-date=Sep 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2017/09/01/nollywood-actor-yul-edochie-emerges-governorship-candidate/|title=Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Emerges Anambra Governorship Candidate|access-date=Sep 21, 2017}}</ref> Willie Obiano, who was seeking re-election, won a second term.<ref>{{Cite news |last=John Abayomi |date=17 November 2017 |title=INEC declares Obiano winner of Anambra election |url=https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-obiano-winner-of-anambra-election/ |access-date=30 June 2022|newspaper=The Punch}}</ref>
== Personal life == Edochie married May Aligwe at age 21; the couple had three sons and a daughter together, but separated in 2022 after he announced that he had taken a second wife.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=21 June 2014 |title=Getting married at 21 my greatest decision –YUL EDOCHIE |url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/getting-married-22-greatest-decision-yul-edochie/ |access-date=14 September 2015 |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Sun}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=21 August 2009 |title=Yul Edochie |url=https://www.naij.com/tag/yul_edochie.html |access-date=14 September 2015 |work=Naij}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Njuko |first=Benjamin |date=22 September 2012 |title=Me, my wife and my secret admirer – Yul Edochie |url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/09/me-my-wife-and-my-secret-admirer-yul-edochie/ |access-date=18 September 2015 |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> On 27 April 2022, he revealed that he had married fellow actor Judy Austin, with whom he has two sons and welcomed a daughter in June 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jeremiah |first=Urowayino |date=2022-04-30 |title=When Yul Edochie's 2nd wife, Judy Austin opened up on sex, marriage, relationship |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/when-yul-edochies-2nd-wife-judy-austin-opened-up-on-sex-marriage-relationship/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-11-25 |newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaduna |first=George |date=2022-04-27 |title=Yul Edochie welcomes son from second wife as first wife reacts – Premium Times Nigeria |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/526372-yul-edochie-welcomes-son-from-second-wife-as-first-wife-reacts.html,%20https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/526372-yul-edochie-welcomes-son-from-second-wife-as-first-wife-reacts.html |access-date=2022-08-01 |language=en-GB|newspaper=Premium Times}}</ref> His eldest son died on 30 March 2023 after having a seizure.<ref name=":0" />
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
|- | 2007 | ''Sleek Ladies'' | | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic |- | 2007 | ''Wind of Glory''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748293/|title=Yul Edochie|work=IMDb|access-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> | Emeka | Starring Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji |- | 2008 | ''Give It Up'' | | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo |- | 2008 | ''Kiss My Pain'' | Johnson | Starring Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson |- | 2009 | ''Tears of Hope'' | | Starring Ngozi Ezeonu, Olu Jacobs, Mercy Johnson |- | 2009 | ''My Loving Heart'' | | Starring Stella Damasus-Aboderin |- | 2010 | ''Unstoppable'' | Chris | |- | 2011 | ''Sarafina'' | Owen | Starring Rita Dominic, Halima Abubakar |- | 2011 | ''Pleasure and Crime'' | Johnson | |- | 2012 | ''Zone 9'' | | Starring Nkem Owoh, Annie Macaulay–Idibia |- | 2012 | ''Bridge of Contract'' | | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke |- | 2012 | ''The End is Near'' | | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Chika Ike, Chacha Eke |- | 2012 | ''Against The Law'' | Anthony |Starring Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker |- | 2013 | ''Eye Of The Eagle'' | | |- | 2013 | ''Death Certificate'' | | Starring Stephanie Okereke |- | 2013 | ''The Jezebels'' | | Starring Tonto Dikeh |- | 2013 | ''Blind Choice'' | | Starring Oge Okoye |- | 2013 | ''Money Kingdom'' | | Starring Clem Ohameze Pete Edochie |- | 2013 | ''Agony Of A Princess'' | | Starring Chioma Chukwuka |- | 2013 | ''Restless Soul'' | | Starring Chika Ike |- | 2014 | ''The Mirror'' | | Film Director Teco Benson Starring Kate Henshaw |- | 2014 | ''Chioma The Weeping Queen'' | Prince Chukwuemeka | |- | 2014 | ''Apostles Of Lucifer'' | | Starring Ini Edo |- | 2014 | ''Python Queen'' | Prince Oma | Starring Patience Ozokwor, Nuella Njubigbo |- | 2015 | ''Dooshima'' | Director | Starring Mike Ezuruonye |- | 2015 | ''Ojuju Calabar'' | | Starring Belinda Effah, Ebube Nwagbo |- | 2015 | ''Royal Maid'' | Prince Izozo | Starring Eucharia Anunobi |- | 2015 | ''Compound Fools'' | | Starring Funke Akindele |- | 2015 | ''Dowry Man'' | Uche | Starring Monalisa Chinda, Iyabo Ojo |- |2016 |''Poka Messiah'' |Hades |Directed by Ernest Obi |- | 2017 | ''The Affectionate Wife'' | | Starring Queen Nwokoye |- | 2017 | ''Passion of a Prince'' | | Starring Chiwetalu Agu |- | 2017 | ''Mysterious Family'' | | |- | 2017 | ''ATM Machine'' | Nicodemus | Starring Nkechi Nweje, Destiny Etiko, Jerry Williams |- | ???? | ''Royal Choice'' | | Starring Joyce Kalu |- | 2018 | ''The Billionaires'' | Eze Kwe Eche | Starring Osita Iheme |- |2018 | ''Moms at War'' |Chidi Ubosi | Starring Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele |- |2018 |''Native Girl'' |Uchenna |Starring Judy Austin, Ifeanyi Azodo, Chigozie Atuanya |- |2018 |''Innocent Oath'' |Dubem |Starring Hayez Achu, Sese Ayanwu |- |2019 |''Clairvoyance''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clairvoyance {{!}} ROK Studios |url=https://rokstudios.ng/content/clairvoyance/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |language=en-GB}}</ref> | |Starring Nkechi Blessing, Sapphire Ekeng |- |2019 |''Poor Billionaire'' |Chima |Starring Cynthia Ashimba, Great Emmanuel Chika |- |2021 |''About Time'' |Larry |Starring Patience Attang, Khing Bassey |- |2022 |''Ikemba'' | |Starring Chiwetalu Agu, Pete Edochie, |- |2022 |''The Last Enigma'' |Afamefuna | |-
|}
=== Television === * ''The Palace''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/the-palace-liz-benson-stars-alongside-chinwetalu-agu-yul-edochie-in-new-series-photos-id3919815.html|title=Liz Benson stars alongside Chinwetalu AGU, Yul Edochie in new series [Photos]|date=29 June 2015|access-date=18 September 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085129/http://pulse.ng/movies/the-palace-liz-benson-stars-alongside-chinwetalu-agu-yul-edochie-in-new-series-photos-id3919815.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> * ''Royal Castle'' * ''Tinsel''
== Awards == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !Year !Award !Category !Result !Notes !Ref |- |2009 | ''City People'' Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor Of The Year (English) | {{Won}} | | |- |2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | {{Nom}} | |<ref>{{cite news|last1=admin|first1=nma|date=June 4, 2012|title=WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 1st Nollywood Movies Awards (NMAs) 2012|work=Nollywood Movies Awards|url=http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv/2012/|archive-date=8 July 2015|access-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708113502/http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv/2012/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2013 | ''City People'' Entertainment Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | {{Won}} | | |- |2013 | Pamsaa Awards | Best Actor | {{Won}} | |<ref>{{cite news|date=December 18, 2013|title=Pete Edochie's Son, Yul Edochie, Clinches PAMSAA Awards For Best Actor, 2013|work=My Celebrity And I|url=http://www.mycelebrityandi.com/pete-edochies-son-yul-edochie-clinches-pamsaa-awards-for-best-actor-2013/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120133928/http://www.mycelebrityandi.com/pete-edochies-son-yul-edochie-clinches-pamsaa-awards-for-best-actor-2013/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> |- |2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Male | {{Nom}} | |<ref>{{cite news|title=NMA 2014 WINNERS LIST|work=Nollywood Movies Awards|url=http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv/nma_site/the_awards/nominees_2014.htm|archive-date=29 April 2016|access-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429044919/http://www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv/nma_site/the_awards/nominees_2014.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2015 | Afrifimo Awards | Best Actor | {{Nom}} | Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given |<ref>{{cite news|last1=Izuzu|first1=Chidumga|date=June 17, 2015|title=Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michel, Yul Edochie, Uti Nwachukwu battle for 'Best Actor'|work=Pulse|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/afrifimo-2015-mike-ezuruonye-majid-michel-yul-edochie-uti-nwachukwu-battle-for-best-actor-id3876383.html|archive-date=22 May 2017|access-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522204918/http://pulse.ng/movies/afrifimo-2015-mike-ezuruonye-majid-michel-yul-edochie-uti-nwachukwu-battle-for-best-actor-id3876383.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2021 |Net Honours |Most Searched Actor |{{nom}} | |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Net Honours – The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-07|newspaper=The NET|language=en-US}}</ref> |- |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|id=2814427|name=Yul Edochie}} * [https://www.instagram.com/yuledochie/ Yul Edochie on Instagram] * [https://yuledochietv.com/ Yul Edochie Film Making Class]
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