Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian Television, Film Actress and Producer. She made her acting debut in Charles Novia’s 2004 film, “Missing Angel”. In 2015, Jegede debuted as a Producer in the film, “3 is Company”. In 2016, Jegede received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Best of Nollywood Awards for her performance in Omoni Oboli’s film, “The First Lady” (2015).

Born on August 25, 1983, Jegede’s aspiration was always to become a model. She appeared as the leading lady in Tuface Idibia’s hit music video, African Queen; Ego by Djinee; and Kokose by Sound Sultan. Following her acting debut in 2004, Jegede went on to feature in films such as: “The Aids Patient”, “Under the Sky”, “Store Keeper”, “Emotional Blunder”, “Wealth Aside”, “Thunder Storm”, “Broken Pieces”, “Mountains of Evil”, “The School Prefect”, “Lost in The Jungle”, “Love Apart”, “Sister’s Love”, and “Italian Deal”. In 2007, Jegede took a five year hiatus from acting to pursue a degree in International Relations from a University in Cyprus. She returned in 2012, and has gone to star in: “Attitude” (2015), “The First Lady” (2015), “Fusion” (2016), “Just for Two” (2016), “Okafor’s Law” (2016), “Amara” (2017), “A Fire in the Rain” (2017), “The Third Chance” (2017), “Just A Night” (2017), “You are My Light” (2017), “Beauty of Love” (2017), “Commitment Shy” (2017), “Mr. Not So Perfect” (2017), “Married to Myself” (2017), “Unfinished Business” (2017), “Besotted” (2017), “Fine Girl” (2017), “Unveil” (2017), “The Guardian” (2017), “Silver Spoon” (2017), “Love and Cancer” (2017), “Red Flag” (2017), “Side Chic Squad” (2017), “Climax” (2017), “Uvies: Princess of the Night” (2018), and “Disclosed” (2018).
Jegede produced and starred in “3 is Company” (2015), and “Purple but Not Purple” (2017).

In February, 2017, Yvonne married Actor and longtime boyfriend, Olakunle “Abounce” Fawole