Fola Evans-Akingbola, a highly acclaimed artist from England, has gained worldwide recognition for her outstanding portrayal of Maddie Bishop in the critically acclaimed series Siren. She is also well-known for her direction of the award-winning short film Grandma’s 80th Surprise.
Fola Evans-Akingbola Quick Facts
Real name: Fola Evans-Akingbola
Date of birth: 26 September 1994
Gender: Female
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Nationality: British-Nigerian
Ethnicity: British Black
Religion: Christian
Zodiac sign: Libra
Sexual orientation: Straight
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m)
Weight: 58 kg
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Profession: Actress and Model
Early Life & Education
Fola was born on September 26, 1994, in London, England to British and Nigerian parents. During her time in high school, she was extremely involved in sports and gained recognition for her exceptional abilities in high jumping.
Later, she developed a strong interest in acting and modeling, leading her to join the National Youth Theater for initial training. She continued to hone her skills at the Identity School for Acting.
Career
At the beginning of her professional journey, Fola Evans-Akingbola was a model. However, there is limited information available about her time in the modeling industry. It is believed that after gaining recognition as a model, she transitioned into acting and landed the role of Reanne in the 2014 comedy-drama series Younger.
She landed the part of Amaani Qalanjo in the BAFTA award-winning series Holby City in the same year. Fola first gained recognition on television in 2016 for her portrayal of Rosey Fabrice in the crime drama Death in Paradise by Robert Thorogood.
In the sixth season of the popular fantasy series Game of Thrones, Fola Evans-Akingbola was cast as Khal Moro’s second wife, appearing alongside Emilia Clarke and Iain Glen.
She showcased her talent in two episodes, namely “The Red Woman” and “Book of the Stranger.” Her exceptional performance in the show led to her being cast in various other television shows in the coming years.
Fola portrayed the character of Rosey Fabric in Robert Thorogood’s comedic show Death in Paradise in 2016, appearing alongside Ginny Holder, Sara Martins, and Ralf Little. The series centers around the investigations of a detective named Richard Poole, who is transferred from London to a Caribbean island to solve the murder of a police officer.
After gaining recognition on television, Fola ventured into the film industry and portrayed the character of Pakalan in the drama film Dawn (2016), directed by Robert Stromberg. She has also had notable roles in other films such as An American Exorcism (2017) and VS. (2018).
Fola Evans-Akingbola was chosen in 2018 to play the main character, Maddie Bishop, in the drama-fantasy TV show Siren, which was created by Dean White and Eric Wald. The series also starred Alex Roe, Eline Powell, and Ian Verdun. The main plot of the show takes place in Bristol Cove, a seaside town inhabited by a variety of sea creatures such as mermaids and mermen.
The show received global recognition and praise for its captivating plot, earning a 6.9 rating on IMDB. Additionally, it achieved commercial success and was honored with accolades such as the Joey Awards and the Leo Awards.
Aside from being an actress, Fola Evans-Akingbola also has experience as a writer, director, and voiceover performer. Her first venture into directing was in 2019 with a comedic short film called Grandma’s 80th Surprise.
The short film received rave reviews and garnered multiple accolades at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and TriForce Short Film Festival. Additionally, she has provided her voice for the popular American video game Assassin’s Creed: Origins.
Personal life
Fola’s past relationships and current partners remain a mystery to the public, as there is no trustworthy information accessible. She prefers to keep her personal life private and refrains from making any remarks.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Fola Evans-Akingbola’s combined assets are estimated to be between 3 and 5 million USD. She generates a substantial portion of her wealth through her career in acting, as well as through advertisements, sponsorships, and other independent endeavors.
