Daniel Etim Effiong
Daniel Etim Effiong | |
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| Born | Daniel Etim Effiong |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria • AFDA Film School, South Africa • University of Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Chemical engineer, Actor, Scriptwriter, Film director |
| Known for | Plan B (2019) |
| Spouse |
Toyosi Phillips (m. 2017) |
Daniel Etim Effiong, also Daniel Etim-Effiong[1] is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and film director.[2]
Life and education
[edit]He was born in Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria and had lived in Benin City, Edo State; Lagos State and Abuja. His dad was in the Nigerian Army.[3] His father, former Lt. Col. Moses Effiong was granted official presidential pardon by the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari alongside five others sentenced to life imprisonment in 1986 after the allegedly failed Vatsa Coup during the Ibrahim Babangida regime on charges of treason concealment against the regime and released in 1993 but without official proclamation and restoration of ranks and entitlements.[4]
In his formative years, he attended St. Mary's Private School, Lagos Island, Lagos and afterwards advanced for his secondary education at Government College, Ikorodu, Lagos. He thereafter proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, where he studied and obtained a first degree in chemical engineering. After a brief working period in the oil and gas industry as an engineer, he decided to switch careers and proceeded to study filmmaking, writing and directing at AFDA Film School in South Africa and later undertook a course at the University of Johannesburg in filmmaking.[3]
Career
[edit]After quitting his oil and gas job, he became a content producer for NdaniTV.[5]
In 2017, he directed a five-minute-long short film titled Prey, which was produced by his newly wedded wife, Toyosi, featuring Tope Tedela and Odenike Odetola.[6]
He was featured in 2019 by Bland2Glam in her #thePowerof7 campaign to celebrate her seven years in the fashion industry.[7]
He featured alongside Kenyan actresses Sarah Hassan and Catherine Kamau Karanja in the 2019 comedy movie, Plan B where he played Dele Coker, a Nigerian CEO of a Nairobi-based company.[8][9][10][11] The movie got him a nomination in the Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) category at the 7th AMVCA awards 2020.[5]
He starred in a number of movies in 2020, including a lead role in Fish Bone, produced by Editi Effiong and also starring Shaffy Bello and Moshood Fattah.[12] He was featured alongside Ike Onyema and Atteh 'SirDee' Daniel in the short film Storm, produced by Diane Russet and directed by Michael 'AMA Psalmist' Akinrogunde.[13][14] Still in 2020, he directed a documentary titled Skin, produced by Beverly Naya.[15][16] It was slated to be shown on Netflix.[17]
Filmography
[edit]TV shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Assistant Madams | 1 episode | ||
| 2019 | Castle and Castle | Mike Amenechi | [18] | |
| 2018- | The Men’s Club | Lanre | 2 episodes | [19] |
| 2013 | Gidi Up | Folarin | [19] | |
| 2012 | Goddammit It's Monday | Womilee | 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Castle & Castle | Mike Amenechi | 15 episodes | [20] |
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Akin | 4 episodes | |
| 2024 | Oloture: The Journey | Tony | 3 episodes |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Barage | Mide | Directed by Emmanuel Akaemeh | |
| 2023 | Selina's Wedding | Reuben | with Bimbo Ademoye, Oluwaseun Ayinde | |
| 2023 | A Young Time Ago | Older Tayo | with Sophie Alakija, Omobola Akinde | |
| 2023 | A Weekend to Forget | Shima | Directed by Damola Ademola | |
| 2023 | Lily of the Valley | Bily | with Nancy Isime, Olaye Benjamin | |
| 2023 | Mikolo | Maleek (father) | Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan | [21] |
| 2023 | Different Strokes | Khalid | With Lateef Adedimeji, Shaffy Bello | |
| 2022 | Kofa | Wale | Earned AFRIFF award and AMVCA nomination | [22] |
| 2022 | Selina | Reuben | With Bimbo Ademoye, Ivy Antiev | |
| 2021 | Still Falling | Captain Lagi | Alongside Sharon Ooja | [23] |
| 2020 | Skin | Director | Documentary Featuring Eku Edewor and Beverly Naya | [24] |
| 2020 | Storm | Storm | Short film alongside Diane Russet | [25] |
| 2020 | Fish Bone | Inspector | Shortfilm alongside Shafy Bello and Moshood Fattah | [26] |
| 2019 | Òlòtūré | Tony | Alongside Beverly Osu, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ada Ameh | [27] |
| 2019 | Makate Must Sell | Gbenro | Alongside Igwe 2pac, Toyin Abraham, Diipo Adeusi | |
| 2019 | Plan B | Dele Coker | Lead role | [28] |
| 2018 | New Money | Ganiyu Osamede | Alongside Dakore Akande | [29] |
| 2017 | Prey | Director | Short skit | [26] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa International Film Festival | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Kofa | Won | [22] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Nominated | [30][31] |
Personal life
[edit]Effiong has been married to Toyosi Etim-Effiong since 4 November 2017. They first met in August 2016 while processing a project.[32][33] The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in January 2019.[34]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Photos from Inside Mimi Onalaja's 30th Birthday Party That'll Make You Feel Like You Were There Too". Bella Naija. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Moët's "Night With The Stars" delivers All The Nollywood Inspiration You need with Daniel Etim Effiong, Kate Henshaw, Mawuli Gavor & Omotola Jalade Ekeinde". Bella Naija. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Ogidan, Kore (September 1, 2019). "I used to make up stories as a kid — Daniel Etim-Effiong". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Etim Effiongs have a Reason to Celebrate". Bella Naija. April 10, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Bimbo Ademoye, Daniel Etim Effiong, Reminisce and other promising stars to watch out for". Encomium. February 27, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "He Directed…She Produced! WATCH Toyosi & Daniel Etim-Effiong's Short Film "Prey" on BN TV". Bella Naija. December 12, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Daniel Etim-Effiong, Akah Nnani, Belinda Effah, Kaylah Oniwo and more stars in Bland2Glam's 'Power of 7' Campaign – [WATCH]". YNaija. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Plan B". Paukwa. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Plan B". Nollywood Reinvented. February 15, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "7 Nigerian movies you can enjoy with bae in February". Showmax Stories. February 14, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: WATCH Lowla Dee's "Plan B" starring Daniel Etim Effiong, Lenana Kariba, Sarah Hassan". Bella Naija. February 14, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Editi Effiong's "Fishbone" Is Perfect for Movie Night | Watch on BN TV". Bella Naija. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Diane Russet and Etim Effiong are star-crossed lovers in 'Storm' short film [Trailer]". Pulse Nigeria. June 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Diane Russet's Short Film "Storm" Proves Love can be Found in the Most Unexpected Circumstances". Bella Naija. July 13, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (July 8, 2020). "Film Review: The triumphs and layered questions of Daniel Etim Effiong's Skin". YNaija. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ Nwosu, IK (July 7, 2020). "Beverly Naya's "Skin" Has Helped Young Girls Reconsider Bleaching". Bella Naija. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Beverly Naya's "Skin" Documentary Is Coming To Netflix Soon". Bella Naija. June 10, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-08-01). "Will Remi be able to handle this Moral Dilemma? Watch episode 5 of Castle & Castle Exclusively on EbonylifeON". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ a b "Full biography of Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong and other facts about him". DNB Stories. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ "Castle & Castle: What official trailer for season 2". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ Titiloye, Ladipo (2023-08-24). "Why Niyi Akinmolayan's Mikolo is Nigeria's Most Important Film of the Year". Medium. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b "Jude Idada's 'Kofa' nabs 3 major awards at AFRIFF 2022 | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Still Falling' starring Sharon Ooja, Daniel Etim-Effiong". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ "SKIN". Urbanworld. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ "Diane Russet and Etim Effiong are star-crossed lovers in 'Storm' short film [Trailer]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ a b Tv, Bn (2020-05-01). "Editi Effiong's "Fishbone" Is Perfect for Movie Night | Watch on BN TV". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2020-10-05). "Òlòtūré". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2019-02-15). "Plan B". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ admin (2018-03-24). "New Money Cast and Celebs Shut Down Inkblot and Filmone's Latest Premiere". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Lawal, Khadijat (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Full List Of Winners". Channels Television. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ^ "WEDDINGSBN Celebrity Weddings: Toyosi Phillips & Daniel Etim Effiong's #3StrandCord #YorubaEfikMergerBellaNaija Weddings". Bella Naija. November 28, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ Ogujiuba, Azuka (November 25, 2017). "Thisday Arise TV Global News Presenter Marries her Nollywood Fiancee". This Day. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Toyosi and Daniel Etim Effiong's baby girl is here and she is so cute!". Information Nigeria. January 16, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2020.