Ever since the release of the Netflix series Supacell, fans have been curious to learn more about the actress Adebayo Adedayo and her parents’ role in raising her as an actress.
Today, we will discuss what led her to become an actress and what role her parents played in her acting journey.
Key Takeaways
- Adelayo Adedayo had supportive parents, but initially, they wanted her to be a Lawyer.
- While going to the BAFTA event, she was accompanied by her mum.
- Her parents are originally from Nigeria, so her ethnicity is mixed.
Born on 18th December 1988, Adelayo Adedayo made her acting debut by appearing in the feature film Sket.
Her role was so great that she was hired to play a role in the hit BBC sitcom Some Girls (2012-2014) just after its release.
And now, by appearing in the series Supacell, she is bound to reach new heights in her career.
But did you know that being an actress wasn’t the first choice of this talented individual?
Adelayo Adedayo’s Mother Wanted Her To Be Lawyer
From an early childhood, Adelayo has always been fascinated with acting.
She would often walk around her house recreating scenes from her favorite movies.
Her first audience was her parents, who gave the young Adelayo the confidence she needed. However, we all know how tough it is to find a career in the entertainment industry.
So, to save their daughter from the heartbreak of rejection, they initially wanted Adelayo to be a lawyer.
Even Adelayo admits to wanting to be a lawyer during that time. So, hoping to become a lawyer, she enrolled at Brunel University.
She had a natural talent for acting, so she did some acting jobs while continuing her studies.
During her time at the University, she was also trained at the Identity School of Acting.
However, she pursued her acting career more seriously when she completed her uni.
Although she never revealed her parents’ role during that time, we are sure that she also had some support from them.
And we all know how that decision turned out to be.
In addition to receiving her first BAFTA nomination for her role in The Responder, she went to the event with her mum.
It was one of the proudest moments of her career.
While explaining her joy, she gave an interview to Harper’s Bazaar, where she said,
My mum was with me at the ceremony and I was so happy that I’d brought her because it really grounded me and really made the day real. I looked over at her and she was just so happy. That was an incredibly proud moment for me.
Adelayo Adedayo
Adelayo Adedayo Has Roots Connecting To Nigeria
Now, we all know the brilliant actress has made her parents proud. But besides them, she has also impressed some Nigerian fans.
Despite spending much of her life in England, she never shies away from discussing her Nigerian roots.
Her parents are originally from Nigeria, and to have a better life, they migrated to London.
While growing up, she often liked wearing dresses that were native to Nigeria.
Due to having been influenced by both British and Nigerian cultures while growing up, Adelayo Adebayo’s ethnicity is mixed.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Adelayo Adedayo follows Christanity.
- The actress was born in a town called Daggenham.
