Innocent Onanovie Ekakitie
SAG-AFTRA
Height: 4'5
Weight: 80 lbs
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
DOB: 11/05/2013
Innocent Ekakitie is an 8-year-old Nigerian-American actor who recently completed filming the first 3 installments of the long awaited NETFLIX film series, "Ivy & Bean", directed by Elissa Down. Innocent landed the Supporting role of Leo, the fun-loving, energetic and playful male counterpart to bestie, Bean, after an international casting search for young actors.
Innocent starred in "Little America: The Baker", which landed a 2020 Emmy Nomination Consideration. Innocent can be seen on Season 3 of ABC-Freeform's, "Good Trouble", in the role of Shine, the quick witted and rambunctious little brother who keeps everyone on their toes. Innocent most recently co-starred in UMC's "For The Love of Jason", and Warner Bros/Disney Television Studios pilot, "Abbott Elementary". As a Singer/Actor/Dancer, Innocent can also be seen utilizing his "triple threat" skills on Nickelodeon's "Face's Music Party".
ABC-7.com noted that Innocent is "One of the youngest rising stars in Apple TV's Little America". Innocent's portrayal of Beatrice's son, Brian, received highest reviews from media outlets including Buzz TV and ABC-7. "Little America" Director Chioke Nassor, and producers Sian Heder and Lee Eisenberg also gave rave reviews on the young actors' performance.
According to ABC-7.com, "The truest “African American”, Innocent Jr. is the son of popular Nigerian American comedian, Wamilele, who began his journey as an immigrant to this country. Wamilele was a recent nominee for AFRIFAMU’s “Best African Comedian” Award. Innocent’s mom, Makeda Tene’, is an American actress, writer, and vocalist whose album “In The Atmosphere”, landed on the ballot for the 2019 Grammy Awards. It is no surprise that Innocent Jr. is destined for success."
Film
Netflix | Ivy & Bean (Movie #1) | 2022
Leo/ Supporting
Netflix | Ivy & Bean (Movie #2) | 2022
Leo/ Supporting
Netflix | Ivy & Bean (Movie #3) | 2022
Leo/ Supporting
Mortimer Productions | Mickey Mouse Documentary| 2022
Featured Child Interview
Television
Warner Bros/ABC | Abbott Elementary (Pilot) | 2021
Shawn, Co-Star
ABC Freeform | Good Trouble | 2021
Shine, Recurring Co-Star (3 episodes)
UMC TV | For The Love of Jason | 2020
Brock, Co-Star
Nickelodeon | Face's Music Party (Pilot)| 2021
Dancer/Singer, Lead
Apple TV-Universal| Little America | 2020
Brian, Lead
NBC Universal| The Kelley Clarkson Show| 2020
Featured, Musical Performance with Common
True TV| Laff Mobb | 2020
Hassan, Lead
Commercials
TJ Maxx Mother's Day | 2022| Principle
Branded Entertainment| Nickelodeon / Legos | 2022| Principle
LAPD| See Yourself in Blue | 2022| Principle
Hey Wonderful | Ross: "Get Your Spring On" | 2021| Principle
Sanctuary/ Anomaly| NY Life: Love Takes Action | 2020
Grandson -Superbowl Ad
Independent Media| Peacock: The Office Gossip | 2020
Owen
Smuggler | AIG | 2020
Student 8
Park Pictures | Comcast | 2020
Soccer Kid -Olympic Ad
Park Pictures | Walmart | 2018
Hero Boy
Special Skills
Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Electric Scooter, Manual Scooter, Bicycle, Ping-Pong, Bowling, Swimming, Karate (Shaolin)
Dance: Freestyle
Improvisation -Comedy
Dialects: Southern, Nigerian
Music: Singer (Alto/Soprano), Rapping
Miscellaneous: Gamer