Yul Edochie

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie popularly known as Yul Edochie (born 7 January 1982) is a Nigerian actor. He is from Anambra State, Nigeria, the son of a veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie.

Personal life
He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu. He is the last of six children. He got married at the age of 22. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.

Edochie was named after Russian actor Yul Brynner.

Edochie was married to May Aligwe and has three sons and a daughter and is now married to Judy Austin with whom he has two sons. On 27 April 2022, the actor revealed that his fellow actor, Judy Austin, is his wife and they have two sons.

Career
Edochie joined Nollywood in 2005 in his first film titled The Exquires alongside Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie Wind Of Glory.

In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos.

Politics
In 2017, Edochie ran for Governor of Anambra State, and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party. Willie Obiano, who ran for re-election and won a second term.

Television

 * The Palace
 * Royal Castle
 * Tinsel