Before he became the breakout star of Netflix’s Top Boy, Araloyin Oshunremi didn’t see acting as a career option. While his interest in the performing arts was sparked at an early age, he only wanted to play football in his early years. When he finally discovered that acting was his forte, Oshunremi was propelled to fame by his depiction of Stefan Tovell on Top Boy. The apparent dedication to his craft confirms that the young actor is poised to create a legacy for the ages.
In addition to appearing on the Netflix crime thriller series, Araloyin Oshunremi is building a robust acting profile with such projects as Heartstopper (2022-2023) and The Naughty List (2023). He also has more projects lined up while venturing into other career options like writing. Oshunremi loves a good challenge and looks forward to playing characters that leave a mark on audiences. Meet the rising star who left a lasting impression on television fans.
Who Is Araloyin Oshunremi From Top Boy?
Araloyin Oshunremi is a talented British actor of African descent. He was born in Illinois, in the United States on June 8, 2004, to Nigerian Yoruba parents. However, he grew up in the borough of Hackney in England. As a rising star, further details about his family and background are not public knowledge. Thus, the names of Oshunremi’s parents and siblings have not been confirmed.
Growing up in the borough of Hackney, Araloyin Oshunremi began building his passion for acting at an early age. His mother and John Boyega inspired him in his formative years. Also, watching the likes of Norbit and My Wife & Kids as a kid built up his interest in the arts. However, he didn’t think of making a career out of it at the time.
Interestingly, Oshunremi wanted to follow in his older brother’s footsteps to become a footballer. However, his talent as an actor was too clear to ignore. As such, everyone around him encouraged him to give acting a chance. This inspired him to join the drama class in school. A few years later, Oshunremi found himself in the spotlight as one of the main cast members of a popular British television series.
How Araloyin Oshunremi Was Cast In His First Acting Role On Top Boy
Araloyin Oshunremi got his first shot for a professional acting role when someone handed him a flyer in a barbershop. It was an open audition for Top Boy and while he had no prior experience as a trained actor, he decided to explore the opportunity. It turned out acting was his forte after all as he landed the role after several auditions. Oshunremi joined the main cast of Top Boy in season 3, portraying Jamie’s (Micheal Ward) youngest brother Steffan.
He was a young lad when he joined the show and played the role from season 3 through 5. As such, he grew up on the screen. Despite his young age at the time, Oshunremi pulled all the stops to embody his role on Top Boy. The actor went the extra mile to walk in Stefan’s shoes by interviewing people who have experienced his character’s condition in real life.
Araloyin Oshunremi Has Been In Other Movies and TV Shows
During his six years on Top Boy, Oshunremi landed other roles. He appeared as Richard in the 2022 short film Falsehood. He also played AA in a 2023 short film titled The Naughty List. On the small screen, Oshunremi played a notable role as Otis Smith on Heartstopper. He appeared on nine episodes of the British coming-of-age romantic comedy television series alongside Kit Connor, Joe Locke, and Yasmin Finney.
Oshunremi has finished filming for Warhol as Nile and has more projects in the pipeline. Admittedly, he is poised to take the insdustry by storm. When asked what his future as an actor looks like, Oshunremi said: “Hopefully, in the future, I’ll be working with some of the best directors in the world on amazing projects and being the best person, I can be. I also want to do a movie that’s periodic or based on someone from the past. I don’t know yet. I want to play an influential figure from history, just to challenge myself.”
He Is a Published Author
Araloyin Oshunremi is one actor who takes pride in doing his research before playing characters assigned to him. This knack for attention to detail has helped him in his journey as a rising star. To assist aspiring actors in achieving their goals, Oshunremi wrote The Actors Guide, a book that explains how to become an actor. From making a self-tape to acing auditions and signing contracts, the book serves as a complete guide to actors. Here’s everything you need to know about how Top Boy ends.
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