Tobi Bakre
{{Short description|Nigerian Actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Tobi Bakre
| image = Tobi Bakre at AMVCA 2020.jpg
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| caption = Tobi Bakre at the AMVCAs 2020
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1994|06|01}}
| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria.
| nationality = Nigerian
| education = Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos.
| occupation = Actor
Model
Host
Compere
Photographer
| years_active = 2018–present
| known_for =
| notable_works =
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| spouse = Anu Oladosu
| awards =
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Tobi Bakre{{Audio|Yo-Tobi Bakre.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 1 June 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model, host, compere, and photographer.{{cite news|url = https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/bbnaija-star-tobi-bakre-opens-up-on-when-he-plans-to-get-married/ar-AACMcrQ?pfr=1| title = BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married|date= December 6, 2019| work = Legit.ng}} (Not to be confused with British actor Tobi Bakare). Tobi rose to fame after finishing up as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show in 2018.{{cite web |title=Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World! |url=https://guardian.ng/life/tobi-bakre-big-brother-to-the-world/ |website=Guardian Nigeria |accessdate=9 January 2020}}{{cite web |title=Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/pulse-list-2019-10-hottest-nigerian-male-celebrities-of-the-year/zdnhdvd |website=Pulse Nigeria |accessdate=9 January 2020}}{{Cite web |last=Abulude |first=Samuel |date=2023-05-20 |title=AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre Wins First Award As Broda Shaggi, Ighodaro Shine |url=https://leadership.ng/amvca-2023-tobi-bakre-wins-first-award-as-broda-shaggi-ighodaro-shine/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |language=en-US}}
Early life and education
Tobi hails from Ogun State, Nigeria and was born into a family of four children. He is the second son of Chief Olufemi Bakre, the Otunba Bobaselu of Awa-Ijebu Kingdom, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, who is also the Managing Director / CEO of Parallex Bank. {{Cite web |title=Oluomo Femi Bakre, wife, Funke bag Chieftaincy titles at Awa-Ijebu - GREAT ACHIEVER MAGAZINE |url=https://www.greatachievermagazine.com.ng/2021/07/oluomo-femi-bakre-wife-funke-bag.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=www.greatachievermagazine.com.ng}}
His older brother is Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV{{cite web |title=First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi |url=https://www.legit.ng/1235261-first-photos-traditional-wedding-bbnaija-star-tobi-bakres-brother-femi.html |website=Legit Nigeria |accessdate=9 January 2020}} and he has 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, following his father's footsteps who went to the same university and studied the same course.{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-02-21 |title=Parallex Bank MD wins Banker of the Year 2023 |url=https://championnews.com.ng/parallex-bank-md-wins-banker-of-the-year-2023/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Champion Newspapers LTD |language=en-US}}{{cite news|url = https://punchng.com/bbnaija-tobi-bakres-painting-keeps-fans-guessing/| title = BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing|date= April 6, 2018| work= The Punch}}
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.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-04-14 |title=Tobi Bakre: I really enjoyed being 'Oba' |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/tobi-bakre-i-really-enjoyed-being-oba/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}} In 2018, he participated in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show.He's brand ambassador to Unilever, Amstel Malta, and Jumia in and out of Nigeria.{{cite web |title=BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/bbnaija-alert-behold-success-stories-of-tobi-bakre-cee-c-uriel/ |website=Vanguard Nigeria |accessdate=9 January 2020}}
Personal life
Tobi Bakre is married to Anu Oladosu, they welcomed their second child on the 19th of September of 2023. Tobi and Anu have 2 children, a boy and a girl.{{Cite web |last=Adigun |first=Abisola |date=2023-09-19 |title=BBNaija: Tobi Bakare welcomes second child |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/bbnaija-tobi-bakare-welcomes-second-child/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}
Filmography
= Film =
| class = "wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| 2018
| Mokalik | Goke |with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan |
| 2019
| Fix Us | Jojo |with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro |
| 2019
| Andy |with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola |
| 2020
|RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story |Ike |with Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin |
| 2020
|Sanitation Day |Dead Guy |with Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozonam, Nse Ikpe-Etim |
| 2021
|Eddy |with Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin Gambo |
| 2021
|Unintentional |Ladi |with Kate Henshaw-Nutta |
| 2022
|Akin Adetula |with OC Ukeje and Falz, a Jade Osiberu movie. |
| 2023
|Obalola |with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, a Jade Osiberu movie |
| 2023
|The Bloom Boys |Inspector Daniel |with Bolanle Ninalowo, Timini Egbuson |
| 2023
|Sabinus the Bestman |Paul |with Sophia Chisom, Stephanie Aleye Chiori |
| 2024
|Femi |with Femi Branch, Gbubemi Ejeye |
=Television=
| class = "wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| rowspan=2|2018
| Hustle | |on Africa Magic |
| Big Brother Naija
| Self-participant | Finalist |
| 2019
| George |with Funke Akindele |
| 2019
|Phases |Jeje |On NdaniTV |
| 2020
|Lara of Lagos |Femi |On YouTube |
| 2023
|Edafe "Majemiesu" Umukoro |On Africa Magic |
| 2024
|Yemi |TV Series |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Award !Category !Result !Ref |
| rowspan="2" |2020
| rowspan="2" |2020 Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Supporting Actor –English |{{nom}} |
| Most Promising Actor
|{{nom}} |
| 2021
|Most Popular Media Personality (Male) |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="3" |2023
|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series |{{Won}} |
| The Future Awards Africa
|Prize for Acting |{{pending}} |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards
|Best Actor in a Leading Role |{{won}} | |
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|id=10691239|name=Tobi Bakre}}
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Category:21st-century Nigerian male actors
Category:Male actors in Yoruba cinema
Category:University of Lagos alumni
Category:Male actors from Lagos
Category:Nigerian male film actors
Category:Nigerian male television actors
Category:Participants in Nigerian reality television series
Category:Big Brother (franchise) contestants
Category:Nigerian photographers
Category:Nigerian television presenters
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