# Yul Edochie

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie // popularly known as Yul Edochie// (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of a veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.

## Personal life

He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 21. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.
Edochie was married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter. On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that his fellow actor, Judy Austin, is his wife and they have two sons.

## Career

Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.
In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.

### Politics

In 2017, Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State, and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party. Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Sleek Ladies | | Starring Daniella Okeke, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic |
| 2007 | Wind of Glory | 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 | Clairoyance | | 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
* Royal Castle
* Tinsel

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
| 2009 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor Of The Year (English) | Won | |
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor of the Year (English) | Won | |
| 2013 | Pamsaa Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Male | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Afrifimo Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | Afrifimo Special Recognition Award 2015 was given |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Nominated | |