Somadina Adinma // (born 8 May 1999) is a Nigerian actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the Nollywood films Ordinary Fellows, Breath of Anger, and Forest of Promises.[1]

Early life and career

Adinma is a native of Neni, Anambra State. He was born into a family of four but lost his father, leaving him, his mother, and his older brother as the surviving members of their nuclear family.[2]

He started acting at the age of eight, making his debut in the comedy film Charge and Bail.[2][3] In 2007, he was nominated for Best Performance by a Child at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards.

He obtained a degree in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[4] In 2019, he acted in the drama film Ordinary Fellows in the role of DJ Cash.[5]

Controversy

Adinma previously dated Regina Daniels before she married Ned Nwoko.[6] The news raised questions from his followers, who had thought that Daniels and Adinma would get married.[7][8]

Personal life

Adinma did his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Nasarawa State.[9]

Awards and recognitions

Over the years, the actor Adinma has been nominated for a couple of awards such as:

Filmography

Selected filmography

  • Charge and Bail (2003) as Hezekiah
  • End Point (2005) as Ikem 1
  • Speak the Word (2006) as Solomon
  • Breath of Anger (2007)
  • Forest of Promises (2008)
  • Flash of Pain (2016) as Ebube
  • Ordinary Fellows (2019) as DJ Cash
  • The Seventh Hour (2019) as Peter
  • Love Child (2020) as Chiemela
  • La Street (2020) as Wise
  • Ikemefuna (2021) as Justice
  • Yahoo+[11] (2022) as Abacha
  • Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
  • A Pierced Heart (2022) as Afam
  • Bad Post (2022) as Stan
  • Trampled (2022) as Ifeanyi
  • A Familiar Stranger (2022) as Desmond
  • Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
  • A Troubled Heart (2023) as William
  • Something About Him (2024) as Soma
  • Hook Line & Sinker[12]
  • Gifted[13]
  • Miss Teacher
  • Love and Oil
  • My Best Friend Caused My Pain
  • Spiteful Lovers
  • Two Hearts
  • In The Deep[14]

References

  1. ^ "Somadina Adinma". scoopernews. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
  2. ^ a b "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ Fasanmi Abiola. "Seven Nollywood stars that started as kids". The Nation.
  4. ^ The Nation (1 February 2014). "The return of kid actors". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Watch Trailer for "Ordinary Fellows" starring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  6. ^ "Men with six figures are more attractive than those with six packs- Reno Omokhri". Vanguard Allure.
  7. ^ "That's why Nwoko collect your babe' Actress Regina Daniels' ex-boyfriend Somadina Adinma mocked over his advice to ladies". Kemi Fulani. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko and I: The true story – Somadina Adinma, actor". sunnewsonline.com. 3 August 2019.
  9. ^ Nathaniel ekpo, Nathan (Nov 22, 2017). "Actor, Somadina Adinma begins his NYSC journey as he was posted to Nasarawa". Modern Ghana.
  10. ^ "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  11. ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Yahoo +,' mediocre representation of societal vices". premiumtimesng.com.
  12. ^ Bernard Dayo (2 July 2018). "Here's where you can watch Ruth Nkweti's upcoming sitcom Hook Line & Sinker". YNaija.
  13. ^ "Hit Series "Gifted" ranks among Top Five Shows of 2021, as Season 3 goes on set". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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