Sope Dirisu is now becoming the international star he deserves after nearly a decade of on-screen experience. Many fans may recognize him from the Netflix film His House. He has been able to take on a variety of various jobs with ease throughout his career, and he always contributes something unique to any project he works on.
It’s time to get to know him better with these 8 unknown facts about him that we’ve compiled for you below.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Sope Dirisu

1. Worked On Theatres

The stage holds a unique place in the hearts of many actors, including Sope. He began his acting career in the theatre and has appeared in a number of shows throughout the years.

2. Took A Degree In Economics

Sope has always been interested in acting, but it isn’t the only thing that interests him. As a result, when he went out to college, he decided to study something other than theatre and acting. During his tenure at The University of Birmingham, he majored in economics. ((Wikipedia))

3. Used To Play Football

Sope’s studies at The University of Birmingham were not solely academic. He was also on the football team, where he was the quarterback. His days of participating in organized sports are over, but that doesn’t mean he’s given up on athletics entirely. ((Muscle And Fitness))

4. Animal Lover

Sope enjoys more than only acting; he also has a soft spot for animals. According to his Instagram account, Sope adores all animals, including turtles and cats.

5. Enjoys Travelling

Sope has always been the type of person who wants to travel the world, and he’s been fortunate to live in a way that allows him to do so. He is a regular traveller who has visited many interesting places both inside and outside of the United Kingdom, including Morocco.

6. His Parents Weren’t Happy With His Acting Career

Sope’s parents, like many others, hoped that he would follow a career in a stable discipline like as medicine or law. Needless to say, they were disappointed when he announced his intention to pursue a career in acting. ((Interview Magazine))

7. Huge Fan Of Disney

Sope has always been a Disney lover, and his favourite film is The Lion King. In an interview with Interview Magazine, he stated that he still enjoys watching the film and feels sorry every time Mufasa dies.

8. Not A Superstitious Person

In the film His House, Sope’s character is confronted with numerous eerie encounters as monsters and ghosts infiltrate his home. In real life, though, Sope isn’t a superstitious guy although he does admit to being a little intimidated by “the occult and demonology”.