Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon was utterly starstruck when he unexpectedly crossed paths with his lifelong idol, Hollywood legend Denzel Washington, in Toronto, Canada.
Deyemi Okanlawon shared a thrilling encounter on social media, posting a video from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of “The Piano Lesson”, where he incredulously revealed he was sharing the same space as his lifelong hero, Denzel Washington.
“Can you believe I was in the same room (ok ok, it was more like a very large hall) as my all-time favorite actor in the world, Denzel Washington, for the @tiff_net world premiere of the screenplay adaption of August Wilson’s, ThePianoLesson? Directed by Malcolm Washington and starring @johndavidwashington @thedaniellebrooks @samuelljackson @ray8fisher @coreyhawkins and more! Moderated by @cameronpbailey”.
His fans stormed the comment section to shower him with excitement and admiration, thrilled that he met his idol, Denzel Washington.
One Official Noble Emmanuel wrote, “Greatness
One The Victoroba wrote, “This is a beautiful moment
One Oke Misola wrote, “Na real achievement
One Quincy Jonze wrote, “My superstar in the company of superstars
One Wolilah wrote, “You are blessed our own star”.
One Great African Music wrote, “You go still dey in the same scene with an
One Nittynita__ wrote, “Screaming. Love this for you
Deyemi Okanlawon celebrated another milestone, giving fans a tour of his temporary Hollywood Hills residence in Los Angeles, ahead of his highly anticipated Hollywood debut.
With heartfelt honesty, he shared that his humble beginnings and tumultuous journey make this achievement especially sweet, and that only those familiar with his struggles can truly comprehend the magnitude of his success.
Deyemi Okanlawon’s illustrious career has been marked by significant milestones, including his early start in the industry at age 8/9, alongside veterans like Sola Sobowale.
In 2023, he received the Trailblazer award at the 16th Silverbird Awards, expressing gratitude for the long-overdue recognition.
Additionally, Deyemi fulfilled a lifelong ambition by becoming the Actors Guild of Nigeria’s Director of Planning/Strategy, allowing him to positively impact the industry. These achievements showcase his growth and dedication to his craft.
