'Diipo Ayo-Adeusi is a U.S. trained, Nigerian born and based actor, producer, TV host and style consultant. He started out acting on stage and in front of the camera, while obtaining his theater arts degree in the U.S.
Upon arrival in Nigeria, he pursued another passion in fashion and lifestyle and has established himself as a style expert, from creating the men’s fashion category while working at Pulse.ng to styling high profile individuals and celebrities such as Dolapo Oni-Sijuwade and more.
His passion for acting & fashion led him to serve as costume designer on various movie/TV show productions like the highly anticipated, full-length feature movie, Biola Alabi's 'Banana Island Ghost' and Seyi Babatope's 'The Missing', as well as the 2018 highly acclaimed stage play, ‘High’ by Rue 14 Studios.
Beyond, being stylish, Diipo has always sought to pass on valuable skills to help others look stylish as well. Thus, he produces/hosts an online men's style tip series titled 'The Style Embassy’, as well as hosting another popular lifestyle show titled, ‘Wedding Police’ on Wedding Channel Africa. In addition, Diipo serves as host of talk show, ‘Heart of The Matter’, which airs on Ebony Life TV.
He has also returned to his first love, acting, as he’s starred, in a number of productions like the widely acclaimed Ebony Life TV legal drama series, 'Castle & Castle' and highly anticipated Ebony Life TV commissioned series, ‘Encounters’.
Finally, Diipo launched a ministry called ‘Men In Pink’ which deals with issues of , sexuality, emotional trauma, awareness and maturity and hosts an Instagram live session, every Tuesday at 6pm, titled ‘Emotional Vulnerability Series’. He is also set to release his first solo online production titled ‘Unashamed’.
@diipoayoadeusi & @unashamed.ng on Instagram
'Diipo Ayo-Adeusi is a U.S. trained, Nigerian born and based actor, producer, TV host and style consultant. He started out acting on stage and in front of the camera, while obtaining his theater arts degree in the U.S.
Upon arrival in Nigeria, he pursued another passion in fashion and lifestyle and has established himself as a style expert, from creating the men’s fashion category while working at Pulse.ng to styling high profile individuals and celebrities such as Dolapo Oni-Sijuwade and more.
His passion for acting & fashion led him to serve as costume designer on various movie/TV show productions like the highly anticipated, full-length feature movie, Biola Alabi's 'Banana Island Ghost' and Seyi Babatope's 'The Missing', as well as the 2018 highly acclaimed stage play, ‘High’ by Rue 14 Studios.
Beyond, being stylish, Diipo has always sought to pass on valuable skills to help others look stylish as well. Thus, he produces/hosts an online men's style tip series titled 'The Style Embassy’, as well as hosting another popular lifestyle show titled, ‘Wedding Police’ on Wedding Channel Africa. In addition, Diipo serves as host of talk show, ‘Heart of The Matter’, which airs on Ebony Life TV.
He has also returned to his first love, acting, as he’s starred, in a number of productions like the widely acclaimed Ebony Life TV legal drama series, 'Castle & Castle' and highly anticipated Ebony Life TV commissioned series, ‘Encounters’.
Finally, Diipo launched a ministry called ‘Men In Pink’ which deals with issues of , sexuality, emotional trauma, awareness and maturity and hosts an Instagram live session, every Tuesday at 6pm, titled ‘Emotional Vulnerability Series’. He is also set to release his first solo online production titled ‘Unashamed’.
@diipoayoadeusi & @unashamed.ng on Instagram
Diipo Ayo-Adeusi
Representation: Damon Jones www.actorsinaction.com
(+234) 803-258-0462
Height: 5’ 7’’ Clothing Size: Small
Weight: 150 Shoe Size: 10.5/44.5
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Facial Hair: Full Beard
Vocal Range: High Tenor/Baritone
Training: B.A Theater Arts – Portland State University (2014)
Theater
Romeo and Juliet Benvolio Portland State University
The Good Person of Setzuan god I Portland State University
Throwing Smoke Sparky Portland State University
Servant of two Masters Giovanni Portland State University
Othello Othello’s Warrior Protector PSU & Our Shoes Are Red
(Devised Role)
Stop Kiss Det. Cole Portland State University
The Call Alemu Clackamas Rep Theater
Film
Mythos Friend Bob Akins
Deluge Mark Sean Burns
Market Must Sell Best Man Don Omope (Film One)
Again Jason (supporting role) Chris Ihidero (Pin Point
Media/Africa Movie
Channel)
TV
Castle & Castle Haruna (Series Regular) Tope Oshin/ Niyi
Akinmolayan/Kenneth
Gyang (Ebony Life TV)
Encounters Bobo (Male Lead) Tope Oshin/
Oshin/Adeola Osunkojo
(Ebony Life TV)
Production Credits
Banana Island Ghost Costume Designer BB Sasore (Nemsia
Studios)
The Missing Costume Designer Seyi Babatope (PHB Films)
First Time Moms Costume Designer Temi B (Box TV)
High Costume Designer Keke Hammond (Rue 14
Studios)
Training
Acting Process Scott Parker Portland State University
Improvisational Acting Scott Parker Portland State University
Advanced Process/Scene Study Devon Allen Portland State University
Classical Acting Devon Allen Portland State University
Acting (styles) Devon Allen Portland State University
Fitzmaurice Vocal Study Mike O’Connell Portland State University
Movement for the Actor Jim Iorio Portland State University
Experimental Acting Devon Allen Portland State University
Acting for the Camera /Scene Study Ted Rooney Portland State University
Character Acting for the Camera Ted Rooney Portland, Oregon
Assistant Intern Rebel Entertainment Partners Los Angeles, California
Auditioning Portland Area Theater Alliance Portland, Oregon
Theater Arts Teacher Art4Life Portland, Oregon
House Manager Portland Center Stage Portland, Oregon
Special Skills
Stage Combat, sword combat, Fencing,
Dialects: Standard American Dialect, Standard English Dialect (Received Pronunciation), American Southern Dialect, French Dialect, Nigerian Dialect.
Languages: English, Yoruba, Pidgin English
Additional skills: African/Nigerian dance, Movement/Modern Dancing, Hip-Hop Dancing, TV Presenting/hosting, News casting, Professional radio presenting, Driving, working with Children, First Aid/CPR certified, Fashion (clothes) design and styling,
Updated: March/2019
Diipo Ayo-Adeusi
Representation: Damon Jones www.actorsinaction.com
(+234) 803-258-0462
Height: 5’ 7’’ Clothing Size: Small
Weight: 150 Shoe Size: 10.5/44.5
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Facial Hair: Full Beard
Vocal Range: High Tenor/Baritone
Training: B.A Theater Arts – Portland State University (2014)
Theater
Romeo and Juliet Benvolio Portland State University
The Good Person of Setzuan god I Portland State University
Throwing Smoke Sparky Portland State University
Servant of two Masters Giovanni Portland State University
Othello Othello’s Warrior Protector PSU & Our Shoes Are Red
(Devised Role)
Stop Kiss Det. Cole Portland State University
The Call Alemu Clackamas Rep Theater
Film
Mythos Friend Bob Akins
Deluge Mark Sean Burns
Market Must Sell Best Man Don Omope (Film One)
Again Jason (supporting role) Chris Ihidero (Pin Point
Media/Africa Movie
Channel)
TV
Castle & Castle Haruna (Series Regular) Tope Oshin/ Niyi
Akinmolayan/Kenneth
Gyang (Ebony Life TV)
Encounters Bobo (Male Lead) Tope Oshin/
Oshin/Adeola Osunkojo
(Ebony Life TV)
Production Credits
Banana Island Ghost Costume Designer BB Sasore (Nemsia
Studios)
The Missing Costume Designer Seyi Babatope (PHB Films)
First Time Moms Costume Designer Temi B (Box TV)
High Costume Designer Keke Hammond (Rue 14
Studios)
Training
Acting Process Scott Parker Portland State University
Improvisational Acting Scott Parker Portland State University
Advanced Process/Scene Study Devon Allen Portland State University
Classical Acting Devon Allen Portland State University
Acting (styles) Devon Allen Portland State University
Fitzmaurice Vocal Study Mike O’Connell Portland State University
Movement for the Actor Jim Iorio Portland State University
Experimental Acting Devon Allen Portland State University
Acting for the Camera /Scene Study Ted Rooney Portland State University
Character Acting for the Camera Ted Rooney Portland, Oregon
Assistant Intern Rebel Entertainment Partners Los Angeles, California
Auditioning Portland Area Theater Alliance Portland, Oregon
Theater Arts Teacher Art4Life Portland, Oregon
House Manager Portland Center Stage Portland, Oregon
Special Skills
Stage Combat, sword combat, Fencing,
Dialects: Standard American Dialect, Standard English Dialect (Received Pronunciation), American Southern Dialect, French Dialect, Nigerian Dialect.
Languages: English, Yoruba, Pidgin English
Additional skills: African/Nigerian dance, Movement/Modern Dancing, Hip-Hop Dancing, TV Presenting/hosting, News casting, Professional radio presenting, Driving, working with Children, First Aid/CPR certified, Fashion (clothes) design and styling,
Updated: March/2019