Carol King (born 24 July 1963) is a Nigerian actress, thespian and presenter best known for her role as "Jumoke" in the TV series Everyday People. Known for her "motherly role" in TV dramas, Carol has featured in several soap operas and movies including The Gods Are Still Not To Blame and Dazzling Mirage, a 2014 drama film directed by Tunde Kelani.
Early life and education Born in Lagos, in then Western Nigeria to Edo-born parents, Carol attended St. Soweto Primary School Lagos where she completed her basic education and Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School Lagos where she completed her secondary school education. She proceeded to obtain a Diploma in Insurance at Ahmadu Bello University before being awarded a bachelor's degree in Christian Religious Studies at Lagos State University.
Personal life Caroline King currently resides in Lagos State and is married to Captain Kolawole King, with whom she has two children. This is after her failed first marriage with Nsolo, with whom she has one child. On 3 November 2015, speaking with Motherhood In-Style Magazine, she unveiled the names of her children, as follows: “My first son is Ikem, Ikemefuna Nsolo, he’s 30. My second son is Abdulqudus King, we call him Qudus, he’s 22. My daughter, Sola King, her full names are Oluwasoladegbin King is 13.”
Career Carol's acting career began after she attended an audition for a radio drama titled I Need To Know before she went on to become a household name after her role in the TV series Everyday People. She has starred in several stage plays, dramas, and movies including Dazzling Mirage, Pasito Dehinde, and The Gods Are Still Not To Blame. In recognition for her role in the advancement of the film industry, Carol was awarded with "African Youth Role Model Award" in 2009.
Selected filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2005 Pasito Dehinde2013 The Gods Are Still Not To Blame 2012 Journey To Self Stella 2014 Dazzling Mirage Lola 2016 North East Ifeoma Okafor Beyond Blood 2017 The Tribunal 2021 A Naija Christmas Deaconess Fakorede 2022 Kofa Mrs. Brillo 2023 Ada Omo Daddy Mrs. Ekpeyong 2024 Soft Love Mrs Obi
Television Year Title Role Notes1997 I Need to Know1999 Everyday People 2006 Edge of Paradise Asabe2008 Tinsel 2012 Tales of Eve: A Step Too Far Miriam2013 Emerald2016 Blaze of Glory2015 Skinny Girl In Transit2020 Eko Law 2022 Far From Home Principal Gemade2023 Wura
Stage Title Role Ref V-Monologues Ajayi Crowther Five Maidens of Fadaka Prison Chronicles The Wives
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