Scarlet Gomez
Scarlet Gomez | |
|---|---|
 In 2017 | |
| Born | Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Wura |
| Title | 2012 Miss United Nations Tourism Pageant |
| Spouse |
Temi Gomez (m. 2017) |
| Father | Toks Shotade |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Knighthouse Entertainment |
Gbemisola Scarlet Gomez professionally known as Scarlet Gomez, is a Nigerian Actress, known for her lead role in the 2023 Showmax Original telenovela-series Wura.[1] In 2012, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade was born to Nigerian parents in Surulere, Lagos.[3] Her Dad, Adetokunbo "Toks" Shotade[3] was a renowned Music Producer, and Sound Engineer, who influenced her early musical career. She had her primary education at Princeton School, and her secondary education at Ogunlade College.[3] For her tertiary education, Scarlet studied Business Administration from the University of Lagos, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[4] She was involved in a lot of pageantries including Miss Nigeria, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, and Miss Global Nigeria, which she finished as a First Runner up.
In 2012, she participated in the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica and won the pageant. In 2013, Scarlet went into the music industry briefly, as a music video model and made her first debut on Timi Dakolo's "Love Song", Lynxxx's "Eziokwu", Naeto C's "Bartender", and Burna Boy's "Run My Race" video.[5] In the same year, she debuts her single; presented and produced by DJ Klem, titled "Catch Me",[6] before venturing into Nollywood. In 2014, she made her acting debut on the Africa Magic original Scarlet.[7][5] In 2016, Scarlet debuted her studio album titled The Scarlet Letter[8] released through Knighthouse Entertainment.
In the same year, she was recruited by Africa Magic to join the set of the M-Net production drama series My Flatmates.[8] On 4 January 2023, Showmax announced Scarlet as the lead actor of its first Nigerian telenovela series Wura, to premiere on 23 January.[9] On 16 April 2023, Wura earned Scarlet a nomination at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, in the Best Actress in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series category.[10] On 20 May 2023, Scarlet lost the AMVCA award to Osas Ighodaro for her role in Man of God.[11]
Personal life
[edit]On 15 April 2017, Scarlet Gomez married Temi Gomez, a Nigerian record producer.[12] On Sunday, June 16, 2019, they had their first child Eli Gomez, who eventually passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, and was buried the same day at Ikoyi.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit] |
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Scarlet | |
| 2015 | Hex | Biodun |
| 2015 | Doll House | Jumobi |
| 2017 | Side Chic Squad | Amaka |
| The Demon in Me | ||
| 2018 | Knockout Blessing | Bisola |
| Sophia | ||
| Diana | ||
| Something Strange | Shalewa | |
| Stacy | Chinwe | |
| Zoe | ||
| 2019 | The Big Fat Lie | Gwen |
| Deep Cover | ||
| Love and a Tragedy | Ngozi | |
| 2020 | A Perfect Girlfriend | |
| Out of My League | Chioma | |
| Poker Face | Woman | |
| Season of the Vow | Valery | |
| What Other Couples Do | Zainab | |
| 2021 | No Man's Land | Sharon |
| You, Me, Us | Ifeoma | |
| Johnnie & Glyde | Glyde | |
| Blinded | Funmi | |
| 2022 | A Masquerade carnival in Lagos | Ireti |
| She Is the One | Amarachi | |
| The Brightons | Mrs. Brighton | |
| Gigi's Wake | Ebiye | |
| Love Language | Osas | |
| Big Sister | Jennifer | |
| The Knot | Ella | |
| Cruise & Clout | ||
| Blunder | Molly | |
| Inside Life | ||
| Breakfast | ||
| You Who I Called Sister | Uyo | |
| Symphony | Arike | |
| Things We Do for Love | Ofure | |
| Happy Ending | Lilian | |
| 2023 | Osas | |
| In Your Heart | Annie | |
| Sorrow Gate | Fiona | |
| Thirst Trap | Doris | |
| Ere Ife Mi | Eniola | |
| A Passionate Love Affair | Andrea | |
| wake Up | ||
| Thirst Trap | Doris | |
| Mend My Heart | Ashley | |
| 2024 | Hell & Fury |
Television
[edit]| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | My Flatmates | Fadeke | Comedy |
| 2019 | Getting Him to Kneel | Nancy | Drama |
| 2023 | Wura | Wura Amoo-Adeleke | Drama
101 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Herself for Wura | Nominated | [10] |
| Scream All Youth Awards | Best Actress in a lead role | Won | [14] | ||
| Best Actress of the Year | Herself | Won | |||
| The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Pending | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 February 2023). "Scarlet Gomez Gets Emotional As She Recalls The Process Of Getting Into Character For Lead Role In Showmax Original Wura". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Ehi James, Osaremen. "21-Year-Old Gbemisola Shotade Wins Miss UN Tourism Beauty Pageant In Jamaica (Pictures)". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Ojoye, Taiwo (23 June 2018). "I'm working seriously on my music – Scarlet Shotade-Gomez". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Thomas-Odia, Ijeoma. "Scarlet Gomez: My husband doesn't care if I kiss in a movie role". The Guardian Saturday Magazine. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b "BNM Red Alert: Scarlet". BellaNaija. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "BN Video Premiere: Scarlet – Catch Me". BellaNaija. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Scarlet". MultiChoice Studios. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Wura: How Scarlet Gomez Is Keeping Her Father's Entertainment Legacy Alive". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (4 January 2023). "Nigeria's first Telenovela 'WURA' to premiere in January". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (17 April 2023). "AMVCA9: All The Outstanding Actors Who Got Their First Nomination". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "'Anikulapo' wins best movie in Africa at 2023 AMVCA [see full list of winners]". Pulse Nigeria. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Nollywood Actress, Scarlet Shotade Marries Husband In Purple Wedding Dress". Information Nigeria. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Nollywood actress Gbemisola Gomez and husband lose son". The Nation. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi. "Scream All Youth Awards '23: 10th Edition Nominees List". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.