Daniel Etim Effiong

Daniel Etim Effiong, also Daniel Etim-Effiong[1] is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and film director.[2]

Daniel Etim Effiong
Born
Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materFederal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria •
AFDA Film School, South Africa •
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
OccupationChemical engineer, Actor, Scriptwriter, Film director
Known forPlan B (2019)
Spouse(s)
Toyosi
​
(m. 2017)​
(née Phillips)

Life and education

He was born in Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria and had lived in Benin City, Edo State; Lagos State and Abuja. His dad was in the Nigerian Army.[3] His father, former Lt. Col. Moses Effiong was granted official presidential pardon by the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari alongside five others sentenced to life imprisonment in 1986 after the allegedly failed Vatsa Coup during the Ibrahim Babangida regime on charges of treason concealment against the regime and released in 1993 but without official proclamation and restoration of ranks and entitlements.[4]

In his formative years, he attended St. Mary's Private School, Lagos Island, Lagos and afterwards advanced for his secondary education at Government College, Ikorodu, Lagos. He thereafter proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, where he studied and obtained a first degree in Chemical Engineering. After a brief working period in the Oil and Gas Industry as an engineer, he decided to switch careers and proceeded to study Filmmaking, Writing and Directing at AFDA Film School in South Africa and later undertook a course at the University of Johannesburg in filmmaking.[3]

Career

After quitting his Oil and Gas job, he became a contents producer for NdaniTV.[5]

In 2017, he directed a five-minute-long short film titled, "Prey", which was produced by his newly wedded wife, Toyosi, featuring Tope Tedala and Odenike Odetola.[6]

He was featured in 2019 by Bland2Glam in her #thePowerof7 campaign to celebrate her seven years in the fashion industry.[7]

He featured alongside Kenyan actresses Sarah Hassan and Catherine Kamau Karanja in the 2019 comedy movie, Plan B where he played the role of a Nigerian CEO of a Nairobi-based company, Dele Cooker.[8][9][10][11] The movie got him a nomination in the Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) category at the 7th AMVCA awards 2020.[5]

He was starred in a number of 2020 movies. He played a lead role in the movie, "Fish Bone", produced by Editi Effiong also starring Shaffy Bello and Moshood Fattah.[12] He was featured alongside Ike Onyema and Atteh 'SirDee' Daniel in the short film, "Storm", produced by Diane Russet and directed by Michael 'AMA Psalmist' Akinrogunde.[13][14] Still in 2020, he directed a documentary titled, "Skin", produced by Beverly Naya.[15][16] It was slated to be shown on NETFLIX.[17]

Filmatography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Skindirector
2020Storm
2020Fish Bonelead actor
2019ÒlòtūréTony
2019Plan BDele Cokerlead actor
2018New MoneyGaniyu Osamede
2017Preydirector

Personal life

Effiong had been married to Toyosi Phillips since November 4, 2017. They first met in August 2016 while processing a project.[18][19] In December 2018, they were said to be expecting a baby.[20] The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on January 7, 2019.[21][22]

References
  1. "The Photos from Inside Mimi Onalaja's 30th Birthday Party That'll Make You Feel Like You Were There Too". Bella Naija. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  2. "Moët's "Night With The Stars" delivers All The Nollywood Inspiration You need with Daniel Etim Effiong, Kate Henshaw, Mawuli Gavor & Omotola Jalade Ekeinde". Bella Naija. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  3. Ogidan, Kore (September 1, 2019). "I used to make up stories as a kid — Daniel Etim-Effiong". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  4. "The Etim Effiongs have a Reason to Celebrate". Bella Naija. April 10, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  5. "Bimbo Ademoye, Daniel Etim Effiong, Reminisce and other promising stars to watch out for". Encomium. February 27, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  6. "He Directed…She Produced! WATCH Toyosi & Daniel Etim-Effiong's Short Film "Prey" on BN TV". Bella Naija. December 12, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. "Daniel Etim-Effiong, Akah Nnani, Belinda Effah, Kaylah Oniwo and more stars in Bland2Glam's 'Power of 7' Campaign – [WATCH]". YNaija. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  8. "Plan B". Paukwa. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  9. "Plan B". Nollywood Reinvented. February 15, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  10. "7 Nigerian movies you can enjoy with bae in February". Showmax Stories. February 14, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  11. "#BNMovieFeature – Valentine's Day Special: WATCH Lowla Dee's "Plan B" starring Daniel Etim Effiong, Lenana Kariba, Sarah Hassan". Bella Naija. February 14, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  12. "Editi Effiong's "Fishbone" Is Perfect for Movie Night | Watch on BN TV". Bella Naija. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  13. "Diane Russet and Etim Effiong are star-crossed lovers in 'Storm' short film [Trailer]". Pulse Nigeria. June 30, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  14. "Diane Russet's Short Film "Storm" Proves Love can be Found in the Most Unexpected Circumstances". Bella Naija. July 13, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  15. Okiche, Wilfred (July 8, 2020). "Film Review: The triumphs and layered questions of Daniel Etim Effiong's Skin". YNaija. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  16. Nwosu, IK (July 7, 2020). "Beverly Naya's "Skin" Has Helped Young Girls Reconsider Bleaching". Bella Naija. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  17. "Beverly Naya's "Skin" Documentary Is Coming To Netflix Soon". Bella Naija. June 10, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  18. "WEDDINGSBN Celebrity Weddings: Toyosi Phillips & Daniel Etim Effiong's #3StrandCord #YorubaEfikMergerBellaNaija Weddings". Bella Naija. November 28, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  19. Ogujiuba, Azuka (November 25, 2017). "Thisday Arise TV Global News Presenter Marries her Nollywood Fiancee". This Day. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  20. "Toyosi & Daniel Etim-Effiong are Expecting a Baby!". Bella Naija. December 5, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  21. "Toyosi and Daniel Etim Effiong's baby girl is here and she is so cute!". Information Nigeria. January 16, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  22. "Yay! First Look at Toyosi & Daniel Etim-Effiong's Baby Girl". Bella Naija. January 16, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
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