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Oluniké Adeliyi

Known For
Acting
Born
January 5, 1977 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active Years
2003–2026 (24 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 5, 1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 54 credits
54
Total Credits
2003–2026
24 Years Career Span
27
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Oluniké Adeliyi, also known as Wendy Oluniké Adeliyi, is a Canadian actress, producer, writer, and voice performer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Born on January 5, 1977, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has developed a career spanning film, television, and theatre. Her work includes appearances in the 2010 horror film Saw 3D, where she played the role of Sidney, and starring as Leah Kerns in the television series Flashpoint. Her television and film credits also include Workin’ Moms, American Gods, The Porter, Village Keeper, New York Minute, The Running Man, and The Prodigy. She has built a multi-genre filmography across her career in the entertainment industry.

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Career

Career overview

Oluniké Adeliyi, also known as Wendy Oluniké Adeliyi, is a Canadian actress, producer, writer, and voice performer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has developed a career across film, television, and theatre. Her professional screen debut occurred in the 2004 film New York Minute. Over a span encompassing numerous movies and television shows, her filmography features appearances in genres such as horror and thriller.

Among her notable film credits, Adeliyi appeared in the 2010 horror film Saw 3D, where she played the role of Sidney. Her other film work includes roles in productions such as The Prodigy, The Running Man, and Village Keeper. On television, she starred as Leah Kerns in the series Flashpoint. Her television career also includes credits in Workin Moms, American Gods, and The Porter.

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Career timeline

Youngblood
The Running ManThe Memory KeeperAbsolute DominionMorningsideIt Comes in Waves
The Fire InsideBackspotVillage Keeper
Doubles
Mike
Akilla's EscapeRevenge Delivered
TransplantEtheriaShoeGazerPromise Me
CoronerThe ProdigyDeep SixTammy's Always DyingShe Never Died
TitansThe Parting GlassDeep SpaceGuion
American GodsFrankie Drake MysteriesThe EmissaryDarkenBoost
The ExpanseKilljoysA Christmas Horror StoryA Wish Come True
RemedyThree Days in Havana
The ReturnedHer Husband's Betrayal
Being HumanBeing HumanWho Is Simon Miller?French Immersion
Lost GirlSaw 3DRepublic of DoyleRepublic of Doyle
The Listener
Flashpoint
New York Minute
DoUlike2watch

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • Youngblood (2026) as Ruby Youngblood
  • The Running Man (2025) as Ma
  • The Memory Keeper (2025) as Senator Freeman
  • Absolute Dominion (2025)
  • Morningside (2025) as Fi
  • It Comes in Waves (2025) as Sonia
  • The Fire Inside (2024) as Jackie Shields
  • Backspot (2024) as Denise
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  • Village Keeper (2024) as Beverly-Jean
  • Doubles (2023) as Dr. Lockett
  • Mike (2022) as Lorna Mae
  • Akilla's Escape (2021) as Thetis
  • Revenge Delivered (2021) as Victoria Brooks
  • Transplant (2020) as Makayla
  • Etheria (2020)
  • ShoeGazer (2020) as Wanda
  • Promise Me (2020)
  • Coroner (2019) as Noor Armias
  • The Prodigy (2019) as Rebecca
  • Deep Six (2019) as Julianne
  • Tammy's Always Dying (2019) as Pascal
  • She Never Died (2019) as Lacey
  • Titans (2018) as Matti Matisse
  • The Parting Glass (2018) as Sue
  • Deep Space (2018) as Dr. Julianna Black
  • Guion (2018) as Linda Bluford
  • American Gods (2017) as Shadow's Mom
  • Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017) as Etta Rose
  • The Emissary (2017) as Ren
  • Darken (2017) as Kali
  • Boost (2017) as Amina Nour
  • Taken Too Far (2017) as Officer Daniels
  • The Drop-In (2017) as Grace
  • The Expanse (2015) as Karal
  • Killjoys (2015) as Artist Senbek
  • A Christmas Horror Story (2015) as Kim
  • A Wish Come True (2015) as Abby
  • Remedy (2014) as Gabby
  • Three Days in Havana (2014) as Night
  • The Returned (2013) as Nurse
  • Her Husband's Betrayal (2013) as Officer Bobby Lee
  • Being Human (2011) as Cecelia
  • Being Human (2011) as Cecilia
  • Who Is Simon Miller? (2011) as Jasmine
  • French Immersion (2011) as Aretha
  • Lost Girl (2010) as Suri Middleton
  • Saw 3D (2010) as Sidney
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Harley Deneif
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Harley Denief
  • The Listener (2009) as Rebecca Kalb
  • Flashpoint (2008) as Leah Kerns
  • New York Minute (2004) as Big Shirl's Beautician
  • DoUlike2watch (2003)
  • Possession as Patsy Dawkins

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Oluniké Adeliyi best known for?

Oluniké Adeliyi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Running Man (2025), Backspot (2024), Akilla's Escape (2021), Revenge Delivered (2021).

When and where was Oluniké Adeliyi born?

Oluniké Adeliyi was born on January 5, 1977 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How many credits does Oluniké Adeliyi have?

Oluniké Adeliyi has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.

What is Oluniké Adeliyi's background in cinema and television?

Oluniké Adeliyi, also known as Wendy Oluniké Adeliyi, is a Canadian actress, producer, writer, and voice performer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Born on January 5, 1977, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has developed a career spanning film, television, and theatre. Her work includes appearances in the 2010 horror ...

Oluniké Adeliyi by the numbers

54credits
35films
19TV series
2003–2026active years

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