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2 days ago · Growing up with her two younger siblings and an often absentee single mother (Oluniké Adeliyi) in Flint, Michigan, life was rough for Claressa, and going to bed hungry was a regular occurrence. We never truly discover why, but boxing called to her.
6 hours ago · Alongside Destiny and Henry, The Fire Inside also stars Judy Greer (Arrested Development), Oluniké Adeliyi (Saw 3D), and De’Adre Aziza (Power Book II: Ghost).
2 days ago · Her home life has not improved much: Her mother, played thrillingly by Olunike Adeliyi, remains a volatile presence, while her younger siblings rely on ‘Ressa to support them in ways that should ...
1 day ago · Claressa finds stability with Jason, who not only trains her but takes her in after her mother, Jackie (Olunike Adeliyi), kicks her out. They are two peas in a pod, and Jason acts as a trainer and father figure to Claressa, believing in her ability to go far.
1 day ago · 97 likes, 4 comments - actratoronto on September 11, 2024: "We are thrilled that ACTRA Toronto Performer Olunike Adeliyi is in two films at #TIFF24 this year: THE FIRE INSIDE and VILLAGE KEEPER! Our Red Carpet Host Gabriella de la Torre spoke with Olunike at THE FIRE INSIDE and we were able to chat quickly about both–a double #ACTRAspotlight for Olunike!".
3 days ago · Olunike understood how to hold both fatigue and longing in the same breath. After years of rejection and planning, I knew that we were on the right path. Being ready with a plan, but present and ...
22 hours ago · is here, previewing the upcoming movie about the inspirational true story of boxer Claressa Shields, starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry and set to release on December 25, 2024.The Fire Inside trailer details the story of Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time, as she pushes past her limitations to grow from a high school fighter to an Olympic gold medal-winning boxer.
