Daniel Etim Effiong is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood actor and film producer.
Real Facts About Daniel Etim Effiong
Gender: Female
Age:36
Date of Birth:24th June,1988
State of Origin: Jaji, Kaduna State
Marital Status: Married
Spouse:Toyosi Etim-Effiong(née Philips)
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: actor and film producer
Education
He attended St. Mary’s Private School in Lagos Island for primary education and then went on to Government College in Ikorodu, Lagos for secondary education. Later, he studied chemical engineering at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger State, and obtained his bachelor’s degree.
Following a short period of employment as an engineer in the oil and gas sector, he made the decision to switch careers. He then embarked on his filmmaking journey by enrolling in AFDA Film School in South Africa, where he focused on developing his skills in writing and directing. Additionally, he expanded his expertise in the field by completing a filmmaking course at the University of Johannesburg.
Marital Status
Effiong and Toyosi Etim-Effiong got married on November 4, 2017. They initially met in August 2016 while working on a project together. In January 2019, the couple joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Career
In 2017, he directed a short film called “Prey,” produced by his wife, Toyosi, featuring Tope Tedela and Odenike Odetola.He was featured in Bland2Glam’s #thePowerof7 campaign in 2019 to celebrate the fashion industry’s seven-year milestone.
In 2019, he appeared in the comedy movie “Plan B” alongside Kenyan actresses Sarah Hassan and Catherine Kamau Karanja. In 2020, he starred in the movie “Fish Bone,” produced by Editi Effiong, alongside Shaffy Bello and Moshood Fattah. He also appeared in the short film “Storm,” produced by Diane Russet . Additionally, he directed the documentary “Skin,” produced by Beverly Naya.
Filmography
- Kofa
- Still Falling
- Skin
- Fish Bone
- A Weekend To Forget
- To Freedom
- The one for Sarah
Awards and Nominations
- 2022, Africa International Film Festival, Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series
- 2023, Africa Magic Views’ Choice Awards, Best actor In A Comedy, Drama, Movie or TV Series
