Funmi Martins
Nigerian actress (1963–2002)
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Funmi Martins ⓘ was a Nigerian actress and a model. She was the mother of Mide Martins and Damilare Peters. She was known for her roles in Eto Mi, Pelumi, Ija Omode and many others.[1][2]
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| Born | 1963 Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Died | 2002 (aged 38–39) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Family | Mide Martins |
Early life
Funmi Martins (born Oluwafunmilayo Florence Anike Oguntomi Martins) was born in September, 1963 in Ilesa, Osun State. She lived most of her life in Lagos and Ibadan. [3][2]
Career
Funmi Martins started her career as a model. She debuted her acting career under the tutelage of Adebayo Salami in a 1993 movie called Nemesis and Not My Will by Filmmaker Fidelis Duker. After then, she featured in different movies until her death in 2002.[2][1][3]
