Popular Nigerian actor Yul Edochie currently is trending in Nigeria because of his decision to marry a second wife.
In this article, we look at the marriage life of the Nigerian actor and the number of kids he has.
Yul Edochie is the son of popular Nollywood actor Pete Edochie. The Nigerian actor had his breakthrough in 2007 after featuring in a movie alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot titled “Wind of Glory”.
Yul Edochie and His First Wife, May Aligwe (May Edochie)
Yul Edochie got married at a very young age to the love of his life, May Aligwe in 2004. Yul Edochie met his wife during his University days at the University of Port Harcourt where he studies Dramatic Studies.
His first wife, May Edochie, is a businesswoman, influencer and brand ambassador. She is the CEO of DKK Investment.
In an interview, the Nigerian actor explained that he got married at a young age so he could focus on his acting career avoiding all distractions. He heaped praises on his wife, May, for being a supportive wife.
Yul Edochie and May Edochie have been married for 17 solid years. And on their 17th anniversary, the Nigerian actor took to social media to share photos of his wife, appreciating her for loving and supporting him.
The marriage between May Aligwe and Yul Edochie was blessed with 4 beautiful kids, 3 boys and a girl.
The names of his children are; Danielle (his first child) who is currently 18 years old, Kambilinachukwu (his second child but first son), Karl and Victory.
Sadly, Yul Edochie lost his first son, Kambilinachukwu after he had a seizure while he was playing football with his friends.
Is Yul Edochie Still Married To May Edochie? As things stand, legally, Yul Edochie and May Edochie are still married. However, the divorce process has been initiated by May Edochie after Yul Edochie decided to marry a second wife, Judy Austin.
According to rumours, Yul Edochie and Judy Austin, a co-Nollywood actress, had been dating secretly. A few months later Yul Edochie married Judy Austin as his second wife.
May Edochie upon hearing the news on social media responded to her husband indicating that she will not be forced into accepting polygamy because it is against her beliefs, values and faith.
She said;
“To reaffirm my stands, I will not be cajoled into accepting polygamy, which goes against my beliefs, faith and values. I will not be numbered in a home that we started building with love, faith, tears, hopes and prayers in a catholic marriage of 18 years following a long-term premarital relationship.”
Yul Edochie And His Second Wife, Judy Austin Muoghalu
Nigerian actor Yul Edochie on April 27, 2022, took to social media to reveal that Judy Austin Muoghalu is his second wife to the distaste of his wife, May Edochie.
Judy Austin Muoghalu is a colleague Nollywood actor of Yul Edochie and it had been rumoured that the pair have been dating secretly. Aside from her acting career, Judy is also a brand ambassador, producer and social media influencer.
The Nigerian actor has a son with Judy called Star Dike Munachimso.