Ime Bishop Umoh (Okon Lagos), often called Okon Lagos, is a Nigerian actor and comedian known for his comedic roles in Nollywood films.
Early Life, Education, and Career
Ime Bishop Umoh hails from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State, in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo with a degree in Philosophy. Ime started his acting career during his childhood and has featured in over 100 movies. He gained widespread recognition with the indigenous movie "Uyai," produced by Emem Isong in 2008. His career faced a challenging moment when he lost his mother.
Endorsement
Ime Bishop Umoh is a brand ambassador for GLO Nigeria.
Political Appointment
In 2016, the comic actor was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, on Ethical and Social Reorientation.
Awards and Nominations
Ime Bishop Umoh has received several awards and nominations for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Films
On 1 May 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria were easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive footage.
See Also
- Mc Galaxy
- Ini Edo
External Links
- Ime Bishop Umoh at IMDb(https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4875416/)
- Ime Bishop Umoh on X (formerly Twitter)(https://twitter.com/imebishopumoh)