Juliana Olayode: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

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Post published:November 19, 2019
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Juliana Olayode: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

Juliana Oluwatobiloba Olayode, also known as Toyo Baby, a sobriquet she got from starring as Toyosi in the series Jenifa’s Diary; is a Nigerian actress and sexual purity activist. She is also known for being a public critic of sex before marriage among Nigerian youths.

Early life

Juliana was born in a family of eight and was brought up in Lagos, Nigeria. Olayode hails from Ipokia local government of Ogun State. While growing up, she never thought she would become an actress even though she was a drama queen.

Career

Before she came to limelight, she had featured in about four movies including Couple of Days where she featured as “Judith”. She clinched the role in Jenifa’s Diary after attending the audition. She has gone on to become a household name in the Nigeria movie industry. Despite gradually becoming a household name due to her role as Toyo Baby on the hit TV series, Olayode maintains her image as the girl next door. She strives to stay grounded despite the tendencies of fame and fortune.

Autobiography

In the second half of 2017, Olayode published her autobiography, Rebirth: From Grass to Grace. In the book, she talks about her personal life, sexual abuse, and career struggles.

Filmography

She has featured in some movies, including

Jenifa’s Diary
Where Does Beauty Go
Rivers Between
Couple of Days
Life of disaster
Move on
Bridezilia
The Cokers