Scarlet Gomez
Scarlet Gomez | |
|---|---|
.jpg) In 2017 | |
| Born | Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Wura |
| Title | 2012 Miss United Nations Tourism Pageant |
| Spouse |
Temi Gomez (m. 2017) |
| Father | Toks Shotade |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Label | Knighthouse Entertainment |
Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade professionally known as Scarlet Gomez, is a Nigerian actress, known for her lead role in the 2023 Showmax Original telenovela-series Wura.[1] In 2012, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade was born in Surulere, Lagos, to Nigerian parents. Her father, Adetokunbo Shotade, also known as “Toks” Shotade, was a music producer and sound engineer who influenced her early interest in music.[3] Shotade attended Princeton School for her primary education and Ogunlade College for her secondary education before obtaining a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.[4] She competed in several beauty pageants, including Miss Nigeria, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and Miss Global Nigeria, finishing as first runner-up in the latter competition.[citation needed]
In 2012, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant held in Kingston, Jamaica. The following year, she ventured briefly into the music industry as a Video vixen, appearing in "Love Song" by Timi Dakolo, "Eziokwu" by Lynxxx, "Bartender" by Naeto C and "Run My Race" by Burna Boy.[5] Later that year, she released her debut single, "Catch Me", which was produced by DJ Klem, before subsequently transitioning into Nollywood.[6]
In 2014, she made her acting debut in the Africa Magic original Scarlet.[7][5]
In 2016, Gomez released her studio album The Scarlet Letter through Knighthouse Entertainment.[8] In the same year, she was recruited by Africa Magic to join the cast of the M-Net drama series My Flatmates.[8]
On 4 January 2023, Showmax announced Gomez as the lead actor of its first Nigerian telenovela series Wura, which premiered on 23 January 2023.[9] On 16 April 2023, Wura earned Gomez a nomination at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, in the Best Actress in a Drama, Movie or TV Series category.[10] On 20 May 2023, Gomez lost the AMVCA award to Osas Ighodaro for her role in Man of God.[11]
In 2026, Gomez starred in the romantic drama film Somewhere Near Love (SNL), alongside Bimbo Manuel, Iremide Adeoye, Ronke Oshodi, Fisayo Fosudo and Seyi Ademeso.[12]
Personal life
[edit]On 15 April 2017, Gomez married Temi Gomez, a Nigerian record producer.[13] On 16 June 2019, they had their first child, Eli Gomez, who died three days later, and was buried the same day at Ikoyi.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit] |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Scarlet | |
| 2015 | Hex | Biodun |
| 2015 | Doll House | Jumobi |
| 2017 | Side Chic Squad | Amaka |
| The Demon in Me | ||
| 2018 | Knockout Blessing | Bisola |
| Sophia | ||
| Diana | ||
| Something Strange | Shalewa | |
| Stacy | Chinwe | |
| Zoe | ||
| 2019 | The Big Fat Lie | Gwen |
| Deep Cover | ||
| Love and a Tragedy | Ngozi | |
| 2020 | A Perfect Girlfriend | |
| Out of My League | Chioma | |
| Poker Face | Woman | |
| Season of the Vow | Valery | |
| What Other Couples Do | Zainab | |
| 2021 | No Man's Land | Sharon |
| You, Me, Us | Ifeoma | |
| Johnnie & Glyde | Glyde | |
| Blinded | Funmi | |
| 2022 | A Masquerade Carnival in Lagos | Ireti |
| She Is the One | Amarachi | |
| The Brightons | Mrs. Brighton | |
| Gigi's Wake | Ebiye | |
| Love Language | Osas | |
| Big Sister | Jennifer | |
| The Knot | Ella | |
| Cruise & Clout | ||
| Blunder | Molly | |
| Inside Life | ||
| Breakfast | ||
| You Who I Called Sister | Uyo | |
| Symphony | Arike | |
| Things We Do for Love | Ofure | |
| Happy Ending | Lilian | |
| 2023 | Osas | |
| In Your Heart | Annie | |
| Sorrow Gate | Fiona | |
| Ere Ife Mi | Eniola | |
| A Passionate Love Affair | Andrea | |
| wake Up | ||
| Thirst Trap | Doris | |
| 2023 | Mend My Heart [15] | Ashley |
| 2024 | Hell & Fury | |
| 2025 | Labake Olododo | |
| Behind the Scenes | Aderonke Faniran | |
| 2026 | The Return of Arinzo |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | My Flatmates | Fadeke | Comedy |
| 2019 | Getting Him to Kneel | Nancy | Drama |
| 2022 | Inside Life | Folashade | Drama |
| 2023 | Wura | Wura Amoo-Adeleke | Drama |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Drama, Movie or TV Series | Herself for Wura | Nominated | [10] |
| Scream All Youth Awards | Best Actress in a lead role | Won | [16] | ||
| Best Actress of the Year | Herself | Won | |||
| The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Nominated | [17] | ||
| 2026 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lead Actress | Behind The Scenes | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (4 February 2023). "Scarlet Gomez Gets Emotional As She Recalls The Process Of Getting Into Character For Lead Role In Showmax Original Wura". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Ehi James, Osaremen. "21-Year-Old Gbemisola Shotade Wins Miss UN Tourism Beauty Pageant In Jamaica (Pictures)". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (23 June 2018). "I'm working seriously on my music – Scarlet Shotade-Gomez". The Punch. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Thomas-Odia, Ijeoma. "Scarlet Gomez: My husband doesn't care if I kiss in a movie role". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b "BNM Red Alert: Scarlet". BellaNaija. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "BN Video Premiere: Scarlet – Catch Me". BellaNaija. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Scarlet". MultiChoice Studios. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Wura: How Scarlet Gomez Is Keeping Her Father's Entertainment Legacy Alive". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Emmanuel, Solution (4 January 2023). "Nigeria's first Telenovela 'WURA' to premiere in January". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (17 April 2023). "AMVCA9: All The Outstanding Actors Who Got Their First Nomination". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "'Anikulapo' wins best movie in Africa at 2023 AMVCA [see full list of winners]". Pulse Nigeria. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Adekunle, Musa (2026-01-24). "Love, loss and Lagos life as Scarlet Gomez, Tomi Ojo, Bimbo Akintola star in new film". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ^ "Nollywood Actress, Scarlet Shotade Marries Husband In Purple Wedding Dress". Information Nigeria. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Nollywood actress Gbemisola Gomez and husband lose son". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Mend My Heart | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi. "Scream All Youth Awards '23: 10th Edition Nominees List". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.