Ayo Adesanya (born 11 August 1969) is a Nigerian film actress, director, and producer. She appears in both Yoruba and English-language films.
Early Life
Ayo Adesanya hails from Ijagun, Ijebu, in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. She attended St Anne's School in Ibadan, Oyo State, where she completed her primary and secondary education and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.
She later proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.
Career
Ayo Adesanya began her career in 1986 after completing the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC).
In 1992, she joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) professionally, making her debut in the film Living in Bondage. She later transitioned into the Yoruba-language film industry, where she has featured in, produced, and directed several films.
She continues to act in both Yoruba and English-language films.
Personal Life
Ayo Adesanya was formerly married to Goriola Hassan, but they are now separated. She has a son.
Selected Filmography
- Remember Your Mother (2000) – as Efe
- Time (2000) – as Aghata
- Fire Dancer (2001) – as Selena
- Tears in My Heart 2 (2006) – as Dr. Rita
- The Good Wife (2015) – as Priscillia
- Dark Spotlight (2016) – as Mrs. Adam
- Omugwo (2017) – as Candance
- Finding Happiness (2018) – as Kate
- Mokalik (2019) – as Ireti
- Family Guest (2020) – as Theresa
- Suga Suga (2021) – as Ireti
- Just Us (2022) – as Beatrice
- Love Unbroken (2023) – as Diana