Biography
Scarlet Oluwagbemisola Gomez is a Nigerian Actress and Singer. In December 2012, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica.
Early Life Scarlet was born to Nigerian parents in Lagos. Her father, Toks Shotade was a renowned Music Producer & Sound Engineer. She got her early musical influences from working with her Dad in the studio as early as age 7.
Career Scarlet was involved in a lot of pageants including Miss Nigeria, MBGN and Miss Global Nigeria (First Runner up) . After her pageant win in 2012, Scarlet started a brief stint as a music video model, appearing in videos such as Timi Dakolo's 'Love Song' , Lynxxx's 'Eziokwu' and Burna Boy's 'Run My Race'. She recorded her first single on the Dj Klem produced song 'Catch Me' in 2012. Her break into the Nigerian movie industry was on 'Dollhouse' by Kayode Peters. From there she starred in several Africa Magic original movies including 'Scarlet', 'Perfect Imperfection' & 'President for a day' and others. In 2015 she starred in the Clarence Peters horror film 'Hex'. From 2015/2016, she was in the Macromedia Production series 'Casino'. In 2016, Scarlet recorded her first studio album titled 'The Scarlet Letter' produced and released by Knighthouse Ent.She joined the set of the Mnet Africa TV series 'My Flatmates' in 2016.
Her portfolio is anchored by era-defining roles, most notably her lead role in the telenovela Wura, which earned her an AMVCA nomination. More recently, her stellar performance as the lead character, ‘Aderonke,’ in the box-office hit Behind the Scenes has earned rave reviews.
Passion & Impact Scarlet is deeply passionate about her work, with a keen understanding of how audiences engage with media. She strives to leave a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of her viewers, ensuring that every project she undertakes resonates on a personal level. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Scarlet is a dedicated advocate for social causes. She uses her platform to raise awareness for Breast Cancer, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Care for the Elderly, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact on society. She is also very passionate about Nigerian entertainment as an industry, taking part in several seminars and talks about the growth and development of Nollywood (She was a panelist at the last Afriff, speaking on local production for global appeal). Her 2025 TEDx speech on ‘The Power of African Storytelling’ was powerful & inspiring.
Scarlet Gomez continues to inspire and entertain, proving that talent, passion, and purpose can create a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.
