Ime Bishop Umoh (; often called Okon Lagos ) is a Nigerian actor and comedian.
Early life, education and career
Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy. He started his acting career since his childhood, and he has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008. it was tough for him when he lost his mum.
Endorsement He is a brand ambassador for GLO Nigeria.
Political appointment The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.
Awards and nominations
YearEventPrizeRecipient Result2012Best of Nollywood AwardsComedy Movie of the yearOkon lagos 22013Comedy of the yearOkon goes to schoolBest Actor in Supporting RoleUdeme Mmi2014Best Comedy of the yearI come lagos2016Nigeria Teen Choice AwardsComic Actor of the year(English)Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor in a comedyCaught in the Act2017Best Actor In ComedyThe Boss is Mine
Films Year TitleRole 2008 Uyai 2009 Edikan Pastor Silent Scandals Akpan2010Bursting OutDaniel 2011The Head Office Vulcanizer Okon LagosOkon 2012 Udeme mmi Okon goes to schoolOkon Sak Sio 2013 Jump and pass Edem The place The champion 2014 Okon the driver Okon Okon on the runOkon 2015 Okon and Jennifer Okon Udo Facebook 2016 The Boss Is Mine AyammaAniefiok 2017 Lost In LondonOkon16th AnniversaryEbube2019She isTobia 2020 Unroyal Kala2021Star GirlJohnDubara2022JabalataEtim2023The heiressSunnyShe Must Be ObeyedEtim2024Man & GhostIdongesit
On 1 May 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria was 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
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