Bolaji Amusan (born 15 October 1966), known by his comic persona Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018 he has been president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Early life and career
Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.
He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film 50-50 produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin.
He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation.
Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010, later became director for organization and business, and in 2018 was elected its president.
Personal life
He married Ronke Amusan in 1999; they have two children. He is a cousin to Temidayo Enitan.
Filmography
50/50 (1992) Ebun Igbeyawo (1996) Faworaja (1999) Nnkan Olomoba (2000) Talo n gbemu (2001) Mr. President (Ààrẹ Apàsẹ Wàá) (2004) Eegun Mogaji Obajobalo Òfin mósè (2006). Ile Itura (2007) Baba Insurance (2009), Ise onise (2009) Baba Gomina Aweni Baku Emi Airi