Shango Adelekan Profile

Profile Overview

Shango Adelekan

  • Male
  • Kent, United Kingdom
Playing Age
30 - 40
Height
6′ 6″
Ethnicity
Black - African
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Other
Passport
Yes
Driving Licence
Yes

About Me

Michael Ariyo stage name Shango Adelekan is a London-based actor and screen combat trainee, known for his commanding 6’6” presence, grounded intensity, and a strong physicality shaped by his background in law enforcement. A Black British performer of Nigerian heritage, Michael brings rich cultural depth and discipline to his craft.

He is currently training with the performance-led company Wrought Artisan, and developing his screen fighting technique with Take 3 Action Academy through their “Fighting for Film Fundamentals” course. Though early in his screen career, Michael is building a foundation in action-driven performance, character embodiment, and physical storytelling.

Driven, coachable, and camera-ready, Michael is actively seeking his first credited role and is committed to ongoing training and growth within the UK screen industry.
Accents
English, Yoruba
Accents (United Kingdom)
Cockney, London

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