Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi (born 18 October 1988) is a Nigerian actor, who is best known for his roles in Falling, Family Forever, Tinsel, and Aníkúlápó. He came to prominence after winning the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy.
Early Life and Career
Kunle Remi was born on 18 October 1988 in Gboko, Benue, Nigeria. He is of Yoruba origin.
Kunle Remi studied acting at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, and graduated in 2014. This was followed by a stint learning film making and direction from the same academy and graduating in 2015. Remi is a Christian.
Remi started acting professionally in 2011, after winning Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. His first major role was in Heavy Beauty, produced by Grace Edwin Okon and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. Later, he starred in several films, TV series, and stage plays, including Family Forever, Tinsel, Lagos Cougars Reloaded, The Getaway, Falling, and Africa Magic’s Forbidden. He has been featured in a number of Africa Magic Original Films.
While studying at the New York Film Academy, Remi worked as a TV host for an Internet TV channel, Celebville 360. His first appearance was reporting live at the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills, California. In 2021, he became the co-host (taskmaster) of Gulder Ultimate Search.
Remi began his modelling career with ISIS models. He has since featured in ad campaigns for brands such as Airtel, MTN Nigeria, DStv, and Diamond Bank.
In 2022, Kunle Remi was cast in the 2022 Netflix film Aníkúlápó where he acted as Saro.
Parents and Family
Kunle’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Oluwaremi. Kunle Remi comes from a Christian family of Yoruba.
Wife/ Girlfriend
Kunle Remi is currently single and not in an open relationship for now. Kunle Remi is also not married.
Net Worth
Kunle Remi’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated at around $700, 000 – $1.5 million.
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