Toks Olagundoye
Nigerian actress from 'Castle'
Born
September 16th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Nigeria
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An actress, originally from Nigeria, gained prominence for performances in television and film. Played the role of Hayley Shipton in the series 'Castle' and starred as Charity in the TV series 'The Catch'. Also featured in the NBC series 'The Good Place'. Olagundoye's work spans across various genres, showcasing an ability to portray a range of characters successfully. She has appeared in both major network productions and independent films.
Played Hayley Shipton in 'Castle'
Starred as Charity in 'The Catch'
Featured in 'The Good Place'
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