Efe Irele

Efeilomo Michelle Irele is a Nigerian actress, model, and film producer.

Early life and career

Irele was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her formative years. but hails from Edo State. She has three siblings. She attended Corona Primary School, Lagos, and had her secondary education at Queen's College, Yaba. She holds a degree in sociology from Bowen University and a master's degree in human resource management from the University of Chester, United Kingdom.
Irele began her career as a model and starred as a video vixen in Burna Boy's "Like to Party" video in 2012 and Adekunle Gold's "Sade" video before transitioning to acting. Her breakout role came in the TV series Lagos Real Fake Life, where she portrayed a modern Nigerian woman navigating societal expectations. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films and TV productions, including Hey You (film) and Two Weeks in Lagos. Irele launched the Efe Irele Autism Foundation in 2018 to cater for autistic children.

Filmography

Dark Spotlight as ClaraMourning Karen as KamsiThe Real Side Chics as KekeZahra Jon Ajai Aso Ebi Single LadiesLagos Real Fake Life as IfyStronger Together as KindyBlood Letters as OnimiWrong Kind of War Diva Scandals Sophia as SophiaFinding Happiness as DaisyBlind Voice as Brown

Two Weeks in Lagos as Teniola
Girlfriends as Simi
The Krush as AnnabelDescendants of the Earth Akpe: Return of the Beast Manifestation Becca’s List as BeccaPoor-Ish as TessaSweet Melony as MelonySeparated as KaraWhen the Lemons Come Wild Affair as DoubraBitter Rain as FionaRestless as IreneBrother as BeatriceDevil in Agbada as OkikiolaHey You (film) as BiancaTwice Shy as UcheComfort Me as TemiThe House of Secrets as young SarahWorlds Apart As He was written ''''Dice as AmakaA Ghetto Love Story Farmer's Bride Break of Dawn Casa De Novia as MelinaGrown as OsasL.I.F.E. as Yinka

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2018	City People Entertainment Awards	Best Upcoming Actress of the Year	Won
2018	City People Entertainment Awards	Best New Actress of the Year	Won
2019	Best of Nollywood Awards	Revelation of the Year – Female	Nomitated
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Won