Yul Edochie is the last of 6 children of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, he got his break in 2007 after featuring in the movie “Wind Of Glory”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie, has advised young and upcoming artists to be ready to learn the ropes and be patient, saying they will eventually breakthrough after a while on the job.
He gave the advice via a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, where he made it clear to the younger actors and actresses that it takes time to achieve stardom and make money.
The 40-year-old shared a clip from a 2005 movie, in an attempt to show he has paid his dues after spending 17 years in Nollywood.
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He also lamented that some of the younger artists have no regard for their senior colleagues in the movie industry.
Yul Edochie wrote, “When you see me now collecting big artiste fees and living well, don’t beef, and stop shouting ‘God when?’.
“We’re not mates. That’s me, the guy holding the guitar. Movie Title: New Jerusalem. Shot in 2005. 17 years of hard work and consistency so far.
“Success takes time. Some young Nollywood actors now, after just two years of hustle, they’re already complaining that they haven’t made it.
“Some have no respect for their ‘seniors’. They want to chill with the big boys.
“Calm down, put in the work. Be patient and consistent. Your time will come.”
Yup Edochie is the son of veteran actor Pete Edochie and he is the last of 6 children. He was named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner and he got married early at the age of 22.
He joined Nollywood in 2005 featuring in the film “The Exquires” alongside the Late Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after starring alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot in the movie “Wind Of Glory”.