Iretiola Doyle is a renowned Nigerian actress, writer, producer, and presenter, with a career spanning over two decades in the entertainment industry. Born on May 3rd in Lagos, Nigeria, she has lived in various cities, including New York, Boston, Jos, and Lagos. Doyle holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Jos.
As a multifaceted creative, Doyle has worked in various capacities, including producing and presenting her own fashion and lifestyle show, "Oge With Iretiola", for ten years. She has also anchored several A-list television shows, such as "Morning Ride", "Today On STV", and "Nimasa This Week on Channels TV". Doyle is a skilled writer, with several screenplays to her credit, including Amaka Igwe's "Tempest" (Season 1).
In addition to her screen work, Doyle is a prolific social commentator, having penned popular columns for publications such as "City People" and "This Day Newspaper". She has also written for "Gliteratti" and "Saturday Vanguard".
Throughout her career, Doyle has received numerous nominations and awards for her outstanding performances. She was nominated for Best Actress at the Reel Awards in 1998, and twice for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the AMAA Awards in 2007 and 2009. Doyle won Best Actress in a lead role at the GIAMA Awards in Houston, Texas, in 2013, and at the 2014 Nollywood Movie Awards for her portrayal of Ovo in the psychological thriller "Torn". She has also been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the African Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2015.
In recent years, Doyle has been recognized for her outstanding performances in films such as "Fifty", "The Arbitration", and "The Wedding Party", which holds the record for the highest-grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinema history. Doyle has also created memorable characters on hit television shows like "Fuji House Of Commotion", "Dowry", and "Gidi Up". She currently stars as Sheila Ade-Williams in the MNET television series "Tinsel".
Doyle's stage credits include "The Vagina Monologues", "Olorounbi The Musical", and "Hear Word and The Wives", with her peers describing her as an 'actor's actor' for her pitch-perfect performances.
In her personal life, Doyle is married with children.
