Lanre Hassan

Lanre Adesina Hassan
Lanre Adesina Hassan
Born	3 October 1950 (age 74); Nigeria
Nationality	Nigeria
Other names	Iya Awero
Occupation	Actress

Lanre Adesina Hassan (born (1950-10-03)October 3, 1950)^[2], popularly called Iya Awero is a Nigerian film actress, who features majorly in the Yoruba-language cinema of Nollywood, although she features in English-language productions as well.^[3] Since the start of her career with the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, Iya Awero has starred in multiple films.^[4]

Early life

Iya Awero was born in Lagos. She spends most of her early life in Lagos Island, Lagos state.^[5]

Career

At the age of 14, Hassan joined the drama group Young Stars Concert Party alongside members like Ojo Ladipo (also known as Baba Mero) and Adebayo Salami. Later, they changed their name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group. She entered the Lagos School of Dramatic Arts in 1970 under the direction of one Chief Olude, a famous drama professor at the time, to give her performance an intellectual bite and flare. She then received straight admission to the Center for Cultural Studies at the University of Lagos, where she would study theater (diploma). However, she became pregnant and was unable to finish the program. Baba Mero passed away in 1978, and Adebayo Salami took over as leader of the newly renamed Awada Kerikeri (Oga Bello). After making her debut, Hassan^[6]

Education

Iya Awero attended Oduwabore Memorial School, Mushin, Lagos. prior to acting, Iya Awero attended the school of drama for professional training.^[5]

Selected filmography

Ìlù Gángan
Iró Gunfun
Adelebo
Aje Metta
Baba Lukudi
Iyawo Tunde
Igba Ewa
Ìkúnlè Kèsán
Ìrírí Mi
Mama Lanre
Oníbárà
Àtànpàkò òtún
Ejide
Okun Emi
Oluweri Magboojo
Dokita Alabere
Fadùn Sáyémi
Ire Aye Mi
Eto Ikoko
Idajo Mi Tide
Ishola Oba-orin
Ogo-Nla
Sade Blade
Ògìdán
Ògo Idílé
Okun Ife
Orí
Owo Blow
Jawonbe
Ogbologbo
Ojabo Kofo
Pakúté Olórun
Boya Lemo
Back to Africa
Owo Blow: The Genesis
Aso Ásiri
Family on Fire
Omo Elemosho
Ayitale
Mama Insurance

References

^ Oyero, Ezekiel (July 31, 2022). "2023: Zack Orji declares support for Tinubu". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
^ "Iya Awero septuagenarian who shaped Nollywood industry - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-31.
^ Ayinla-Olasunkanmi, Dupe (15 July 2015). "It's sad my husband didn't live to see what I've become, says Lanre Hassan". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
^ Ajiboye, Segun (3 January 2015). "How I resisted marriage offers after my husband died —Nollywood star Lanre Hassan". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
^ ^a ^b "Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero) Biography | Age | Movie | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
^ "Lanre Hassan biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-21.

External links

Lanre Hassan at IMDb

[Oyero_2022-1] Oyero, Ezekiel (July 31, 2022). "2023: Zack Orji declares support for Tinubu". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved July 31, 2022.

[2] "Iya Awero septuagenarian who shaped Nollywood industry - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-31.

[3] Ayinla-Olasunkanmi, Dupe (15 July 2015). "It's sad my husband didn't live to see what I've become, says Lanre Hassan". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 20 April 2016.

[4] Ajiboye, Segun (3 January 2015). "How I resisted marriage offers after my husband died —Nollywood star Lanre Hassan". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 20 April 2016.

[:0-5] "Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero) Biography | Age | Movie | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 2022-07-19.

[6] "Lanre Hassan biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-21.

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