Renowned for many positive qualities and complimentary attributes, Kwara State-born Saheed Kolawale Balogun is a household name in Nigeria's film industry or Nollywood, and undoubtedly a bundle of talent who over the years has earned for himself respect in Nigeria's music industry as a notable entertainer through his works.

*He was born Saheed Kolawole Alabi Balogun on February 5, 1967 in Kwara State.

*He has five siblings.

*Studied statistics at Kwara State Polytechnic.

*Started acting in 1981.

*Dated actress Funke Adesiyan after he separated from his e--wife, Fathia Balogun, who had two children by him.

*Considered to be very temperamental, but many appreciate his ability to go to any length to pacify those who are furious.

*President and one of the arrowheads of The Movie Ambassadors.

*Claims that Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State and Lagos popular female politician, Remi Adikwu-Bakare, are his godparents.

*He is the first and perhaps the only African to do a two-cast movie-Modupe Temi -in which Doris Simeon features. He made statements through the movie which was a commercial success within and outside the shores of Nigeria.

*An advocate of the unity of Nigerian actors under an umbrella and platform other than Nollywood.

*Also, he is a singer. Many years ago he released a musical album.

*The movie, 'Walata' launched him to limelight.

*He is very innovative and creative.

*A pacesetter in the entertainment industry, but he has a few awards to his credit.

*The crossover actor is a polyglot, a fluent speaker of English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.