- Timini Egbuson has grown significantly in Nollywood to become an A-list actor
- The 36-year-old has become fans’ favourite for his ability to play the ‘lover boy’ role well
- These are five film titles where Timini played ‘lover boy’ lead role
With Timini Egbuson, there seem to be no ‘carryovers’ in his delivery of an apt and captivating ‘lover boy’ role. Though stereotyped, he passes with flying colours.
The 36-year-old award-winning actor started his acting career in 2010 as a hobby, but today, he is well-known for it. He never hides that his sister, Dakore Egbuson, influenced him as well.
His acting career started in the popular M-net soap opera Tinsel. Timini then went on to spread his wings on MTV’s series Shuga, which shot him into the limelight in the Nigerian movie industry.
Playing mostly the role of ‘lover boy’ in movies and recently transitioning into Nollywood’s ‘bad boy,’ the University of Lagos alumnus has become a prominent name.
Popular films that starred Timini Egbuson as ‘lover boy’
TheRadar lists five movies where Timini Egbuson took on the character of a ‘lover boy.’ Check list below:
1. Big Love (2023)
The movie released in 2023 is a romantic comedy film that featured Timini and Bimbo Ademoye as lead characters. Written and directed by Biodun Stephen, it follows the story of Adil, played by Timini, who falls in love with Adina, played by Ademoye. He discovers a secret about her that puts his love to the test. The movie sees Timini in his ‘lover boy’ elements, convincing and romantic.
2. Unexpected Places (2024)
In the heartfelt and attention-grabbing film Unexpected Places, Timini teams up with Bimbo Ademoye again. Although proving hard-hearted, viewers experience Timini, who plays Chris, becoming soft towards his housekeeper, Bimbo, and their love blossoms into something really beautiful. The movie was produced by Ademoye.
3. Dinner at My Place (2022)
‘Dinner at my place,’ a romantic comedy film captures Timini as a ‘lover boy.’ As a Nigerian American man, he plans to propose to his girlfriend, played by Sophia Alakija and while they are having dinner, his ex-girlfriend shows up unexpectedly. We see how much Timini can interpret his role as a man in love and would do anything to be with the woman he cherishes.
4. Breaded Life (2021)
The two-hour comedy sees Timini fall in love with a local bread seller, Sodowede, played by Bimbo Ademoye. Even though the events were later revealed as a trance to show that Timini (Summy) was in a coma, they were intense and emotional. Here, Timini proved his ability to deliver a lover boy role.
5. Love is Yellow (2020)
Timini played Oladayo in ‘Love is Yellow.’ In search of a reason to live and happiness, he finds love. The movie highlights his struggles and journey to find a reason to shake off the dust from his ‘Lagos Dream.’ Timini, as Oladayo, embodied his role. It streamed on Amazon Prime.
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