Yemi Blaq born Folayemi Olatunji is a Nigerian film actor, songwriter and model.
Early life and education
Yemi was born to Mr Olatunji Blaq in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Lagos where he attended and completed his primary and tertiary education. He attended Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary school in Ondo, Ondo state, and he was the school’s first Head boy. He started acting during his high school days and continued till date.
Personal Life and Family
Remi Ibinola is Yemi Blaq's happily wedded wife. Remi is an excellent storyteller and writer who has contributed to various Nollywood films featuring her husband. His wife, according to Yemi, is the best writer in Nollywood.
Yemi Blaq and his wife met on the set of the Nollywood film Growing Up. We are not sure when their paths crossed, but one thing eventually resulted in another, and they married in 2008, their 14th year together. Their son is the result of their marriage. Kay, as he is fondly known, was born on October 5, 2007, and is now sixteen years old.
Career
Yemi Blaq started his professional career in Nollywood in 2005. He had registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria back then in order to be an actor. His first movie that brought him to limelight was Lost of Lust where he acted alongside Mercy Johnson. After his first movie, he was sought out for in the Nigerian movie industry and has since acted several movies.
Filmography
The Good Samaritan 2 (2004) Without Shame (2005) Lost to Lust (2005) 11 Days 11 Nights 2 (2005) Traumatised (2006) Total Control (2006) Sting (2006) Mamush (2006) Desperate Ambition (2006) Sinking Sands (2011) Strive (2013) President for a Day (2014) The Last 3 Digits (2015) Cultural Clash (2019) 12 Noon (completed) Shadow Parties (2020)