Tobi Bakre | |
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Born | Lagos State, Nigeria. | 1 June 1994
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos. |
Occupation(s) | Actor Model Host Compere Photographer |
Years active | 2018–present |
Spouse | Anu Oladosu |
Tobi Bakre (born 1 June 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model, host, ⓘcompere, and photographer.[1] Tobi rose to fame after finishing up as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show in 2018.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Tobi was born into the family of four children, among which include his older brother, Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV[5] and two sisters. He earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Lagos where he graduated with a Second Class Honours Upper Division in Banking and Finance.[2][6]
Career
Tobi used to be an investment banker having worked in the office of the Accountant General of the Federation and in the banking industry for four years. He participated in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show.[2] He's brand ambassador to Unilever, Amstel Malta, and Jumia in and out of Nigeria.[7]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Fix Us | with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro | |
2019 | Sugar Rush | Andy | with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola |
2018 | Mokalik | Goke | with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan |
2021 | The Blood Covenant | ||
2022 | Brotherhood | Akin Adetula | with OC Ukeje and Falz, a Jade Osiberu movie. |
2023 | Gangs of Lagos | Obalola | with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, a Jade Osiberu movie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Hustle | on Africa Magic | |
Big Brother Naija | Self-participant | Finalist | |
2019 | Jenifa's Diary | George | with Funke Akindele |
2019 | Phases | Jeje | On NdaniTV |
2020 | Lara of Lagos | Femi | On YouTube |
2023 | Slum King | Edafe "Majemiesu" Umukoro | On Africa Magic |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2020 | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [8] |
Most Promising Actor | Nominated | [9] | ||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Media Personality (Male) | Nominated | [10] |
2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Won | [11] |
The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Pending | [12] |
See also
References
- ↑ "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
- 1 2 3 "Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ "Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ Abulude, Samuel (20 May 2023). "AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre Wins First Award As Broda Shaggi, Ighodaro Shine". Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ↑ "First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi". Legit Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ "BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing". The Punch. 6 April 2018.
- ↑ "BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ↑ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA – Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ↑ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
External links
- Tobi Bakre at IMDb