| Intro | Film actress | ||
| Is | Actor | ||
| From | Nigeria | ||
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | ||
| Gender | female | ||
| Birth |
11 August 1969, Ogun State, Nigeria |
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| Age | 51 years | ||
| Star sign | Leo | ||
| Education |
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Ayo Adesanya (born 11 August 1969) is a Nigerian film actress, director and producer. She appears in both Yoruba and English-language films.
Early life
She hails from Ijagun, Ijebu in Ogun State southwestern Nigeria. She attended St. Annes school at Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and later proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Mass communication.
Career
She began her career in 1996 after she completed the National Youth Service Scheme and her first appearance on television was on Tunji Bamishigbin’s soap opera titled Palace. She later joined the Yoruba-language film industry, where she has featured, produced and directed several films. She also appears in English-language films.
Personal life
She was formerly married to Goriola Hassan, but now separated. She also has a son.
Selected filmography
- Dancer 2 ( 2001)
- Tears in My Heart 2 (2006)