Oluwunmi Mosaku, better known as Wunmi Mosaku, is a British actress of Nigerian descent, born on July 31, 1986.
She gained fame for her roles as Joy in BBC Two’s *Moses Jones* and Holly Lawson in ITV’s *Vera*.
In 2016, she won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in *Damilola, Our Loved Boy*. Mosaku also appeared in the fifth season of *Luther*.
In 2020, she starred in HBO’s *Lovecraft Country*, and in 2021, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hunter B-15 in the TV series *Loki*, later reprising her role in the film *Deadpool & Wolverine* set to be released in 2024.
FACTS ABOUT WUNMI MOSAKU
- FULL NAME: Oluwunmi Mosaku
- DATE OF BIRTH : July 31, 1986
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
- NATIONALITY: Nigerian-British
- OCCUPATIONS: Actress, Model
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Wunmi Mosaku was born on July 31, 1986, in Zaria, Nigeria, and relocated to Manchester, England when she was just a year old.
She completed her schooling at Trinity Church of England High School and Xaverian Sixth Form College, all while being a member of the Manchester Girls Choir for over ten years.
Although her parents were professors in Nigeria, they were unable to pursue their academic careers in the UK. Her mother started a business, while her father returned to Nigeria.
Mosaku followed her passion for acting by attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she earned her BA in Acting in 2007. She made her professional stage debut that same year at the Arcola Theatre, performing in Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s The Great Theatre of the World.
CAREER
She continued to establish herself in theater with performances in various productions, including Rough Crossings at the Lyric Hammersmith in 2008, The Vertical Hour in 2010, and Truth and Reconciliation at the Royal Court Theatre in 2011.
Her talents also extended beyond the theater; she took part in the UNDEREXPOSED exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery in 2008, which highlighted black role models in the British community.
One of her photographs was featured on Commercial Way in Peckham, London, as part of this exhibition.
Wunmi Mosaku’s acting talent was acknowledged in 2009 when she starred in the BBC Two series “Moses Jones,” earning the Best Actress in a Miniseries award at the Rome Fiction Festival.
Known for her versatility, Mosaku has received recognition from various publications and award shows for her exceptional performances.
In 2009, she graced the cover of Screen International magazine as one of the UK Stars of Tomorrow and was featured in Nylon Magazine’s Young Hollywood issue in 2011.
In 2010, she was celebrated as one of The Seven Fresh Faces at the Toronto International Film Festival for her role in “I Am Slave,” where she portrayed Malia, a girl kidnapped from her Sudanese village and sold into slavery.
This performance garnered her several awards, including Best Actress at the Birmingham Black Film Festival and Best Female Performance at the Screen Nation Awards.
Mosaku’s talent has been evident in various projects, including her role as Holly Lawson in “Vera,” Quentina in the BBC series “Capital,” and her appearance in the “Black Mirror” episode “Playtest.”
She further established her reputation as a skilled actress by winning the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her role as Gloria Taylor in “Damilola, Our Loved Boy.”
In her personal life, Mosaku surprised her fans by recently sharing a photo of herself with her young daughter, marking her first public acknowledgment of motherhood.
The BAFTA award-winning actress has consistently kept her personal life private, successfully concealing her pregnancy and journey into motherhood until now.
PERSONAL LIFE
Known for her discretion, Mosaku seldom discusses her family life or her relationship with her husband, who works behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.
Details about their marriage remain largely unknown, as she has opted to keep her husband’s identity confidential.
However, she did reveal in an interview that he significantly influenced her decision to move to Los Angeles.
Among her personal heroes, Mosaku honors her grandmother, Anike Adisa, whom she credits with teaching her important life lessons.