Ime Bishop Umoh


Ime Bishop, often called Okon Lagos or Udo Yes, is a Nigerian actor and comedian.

Early life, education and career

Ime Bishop is an Ibibio from Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom state in the southern part of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Uyo where he studied Philosophy.
He started his acting career from childhood and he featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by Emem Isong in 2008.

Endorsement

The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation.

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
20122012 Best of Nollywood AwardsComedy Movie of the yearOkon lagos 2
20132013 Best of Nollywood AwardsComedy of the yearOkon goes to school
20132013 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actor in Supporting RoleUdeme Mmi
20142014 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Comedy of the yearI come lagos
20162016 Nigeria Teen Choice AwardsComic Actor of the year
20162016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor in a comedyCaught in the Act
20172017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actor In ComedyThe Boss is Mine

Films

On May 1,2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in Nigeria was easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive footage.