Jemima Osunde is a fast rising Nigerian model, Nollywood actress and TV presenter. She came to limelight after starring in the TV series, Shuga where she played the role of Leila. Jemima is also a physiotherapist having graduated from the University of Lagos. She has featured in a good number of TV shows and series. Her acting career began in 2014 when she starred in the movie Jungle Jewel as the lead actress after being encouraged by her uncle to venture into Nollywood.
Beautiful, confident and talented, Jemima Osunde is committed to having a successful career in acting. Even though she only began professional acting in 2014, her role in Jungle Jewel earned her an AMVCA nomination in 2014.
Jemima’s biggest fans are her parents, both of whom she says supports her and appreciate her work. Jemima is disciplined and focused. When on set, she does entertain unnecessary distractions. The actress prefers to separate work from leisure.
In 2015, she told Ovwe Medeme that she intends to practice both acting and physiotherapy.
Jemima Osunde’s age (25 years)
Jemima was born on 30th April, 1996. She is the last child in a family of five and also happens to be the only daughter of her parents. Although her parents are from Edo State, Jemima was born in Lagos, where she has lived for most of her life. In 2019, she obtained a degree in Physiotherapy from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. Jemima Osunde is a member of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria.
Movies
- 8 African Magic Original Series
- Lion heart
- New money
- My wife and I
- The delivery boy
- Isoken
- Esohe
- Silence
- Jungle Jewel
- Akoni
TV Shows/Series
- Shuga
- Rumour has it
- This is it
- Inspector K
- The Johnsons
Does Jemima Osunde have a boyfriend?
Jemima prefers to keep her love life private. She has not told the public if she has a boyfriend or not. She is not married yet, but rumours claims she is in a relationship with a Nigerian musician.
Jemima Osunde and Ric Hassani
Afro Pop Singer, Ric Hassani has often been linked with Jemima. The pair are believed to either be attracted to each other or having a romantic relationship. It is not clear whether Ric Hassani is dating Jemima Osunde but clues from their social media accounts suggest a fling could be likely on the cards.
Jemima once famously joked in a tweet that she would marry Ric Hassani, thereby attracting media attention. Replying to a fan who was shooting a shot at him, Ric wrote, “I am currently toasting @Jemima” . Although Ric says there’s nothing going on between the pair, actress Adesua Etomi referred to Jemima as Ric’s babe. In an online conversation with Ric Hassani she wrote “Your babe has no taste in plantain chips”.
What is Jemima Osunde’s net worth
Although Jemima began her acting career in 2014, she has made quite an impact to be considered influential. Her versatility and multiple professions are sure to rake in millions of naira for her year. With a net worth of around $500,000 dollars, Jemima is certainly a fast rising celebrity. Her wealth comes from acting, modelling and partnership deals as well as from practicing physiotherapy
