Idowu Philipsⓘ (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress.[2][3][4]
Idowu Philips | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1942 (age 81) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Iya Rainbow |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Healthcare Assistant, film actress |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Children | 5[1] |
Early life and career edit
Idowu Philips was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.[5] She attended African Methodist School and Anglican Modern School for her primary and secondary education.[6] Her stage name "Iya Rainbow" stems from "Osumare" (meaning "rainbow" in British English), the name of the theatre group of Sir Hubert Ogunde, who died in 1990.[7] Idowu Philips worked as a healthcare assistant in general hospitals in Nigeria for several years and occasionally acted in theatre. Idowu ventured into full-time acting after the death of her husband - Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips (who worked closely with the late patriarch of Nigerian Film Industry Sir Herbert Ogunde.[1] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including Apaadi, Eru, and Aje ni iya mi among others).[8] Idowu has five children.[1]
Endorsement
Idowu Philips is a brand ambassador for Airtel,a telecommunication company.[9] Idowu Philip is also an ambassador for Yotomi Golden Estate, a low cost housing estate project, initiated by the late movie mogul Alade Aromire.[10]
Filmography edit
- 1990- Yemi My Love
- 1994?- Abortion: A Yoruba Story
- 1994?- Binuseri
- 1994?- Ekundayo
- 1994- Esan-nbo
- 1994- Isedale (Tradition)
- 1995- Adegbesan
- 1995?- Agbelebu
- 1995- At Last (Ni Igbeyin)
- 1995- Ayo the Queen
- 1995?- Boseyekori
- 1995- Doctor
- 1995- Dr Brown
- 1995- Eni Bi Okan
- 1995- Eran Iya (Scape Goat)
- 1995?- Ewo-Lewo
- 1995- Gogongo (Wind Pipe)
- 1996- Agbekele
- 1996- Anifowose
- 1996- Binta My Daughter
- 1996- Ofin (Law)
- 1997- Adopted Child (Omo Agbato)
- 1997- Awofele
- 1997- Back to Africa
- 1997- Broken Melody (Ipinya)
- 1997- Double Marriage
- 1997?- Fake Dollars
- 1997- Ha! Obin Rin
- 1998?- Ano (In-Law)
- 1998?- The Blackmarket (Oja Okunrun)
- 1998?- Emi-Kan ₦1000.00
- 1998?- Eree Ife (Wages of Love)
- 1998?- Ikilo
- 1998?- Odidandan (It's Compulsory)
- 1998- Oju Mewa
- 1998?- Temidayo
- 2000- Lagidigba
- 2002- Jesu Mushin
- 2002- Irepodun
- 2002- Eyin Ogongo
- 2003- N150 Million
- 2003- Ìfé òtító
- 2003- Fila Daddy
- 2003- Arewa okunrin
- 2003- Omo oku òrun
- 2003- Okun ife
- 2004- Okun ife 2
- 2004- Okan soso
- 2004- Okan soso 2
- 2004- Ògìdán
- 2004- Ògìdán 2
- 2005?- Okinnikange
- 2006- Abeni
- 2006- Odun baku
- 2006- Mewa n sele
- 2006- Èebúdolá tèmi
- 2006- Agbefo
- 2006- Agbefo 2
- 2007- Orita Ipinya
- 2007- Olugbare
- 2007- Olóri
- 2007- Maku
- 2007- Kootu olohun
- 2007- Kilebi olorun
- 2008- Taiwo Taiwo
- 2008- Taiwo Taiwo 2
- 2008- Itakun ola
- 2008- Ìkúnlè kèsán
- 2008- Ikilo agba
- 2008- Igba ewa
- 2008- Aje metta
- 2008- Aje metta 2
- 2009- Ìpèsè
- 2009- Ìdàmu eléwòn
- 2009- Elewon
- 2009- Akoto olokada
- 2009- Akoto olokada 2
- 2018- Oga Bolaji
- 2019- Sugar Rush
- 2021- Becoming Abi
References edit
- ^ a b c "Idowu Phillips, Mama Rainbow, Biography, Profile and Life History". NaijaGists. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "My late husband's friend wanted sex-Iya Rainbow". The Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Veteran actress, Iya Rainbow celebrates 75th birthday and 50 years acting career". The Vanguard. November 21, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ "Mama Rainbow adopts Lateef Adedimeji on 36th birthday". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ "My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "IDOWU PHILIPS ( IYA RAINBOW )". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ^ "Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Suitors ran away when they saw my children –Iya Rainbow". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "7 Things To Know About Iya Rainbow". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ^ "Iya Rainbow exclusive: 'My late husband used to slap me' | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 2021-03-31.