Scarlet Gomez Biography, Net Worth, Age, Career & Facts

Scarlet Gomez is a Nigerian actress best known for her lead role as Wura in the Showmax telenovela. Explore her biography, net worth, husband, pageant wins, music career, and movies.

Scarlet Gomez, born Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade, is a Nigerian actress, singer, model, and former beauty queen best known for her lead role as Wura-Amoo Adeleke in the Showmax original telenovela Wura (2023–2025). The series, which ran for three seasons and 260 episodes, became the most-watched title on Showmax in Nigeria and earned Gomez a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama, Movie or TV Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).

Before acting, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica, in December 2012 and released a studio album titled The Scarlet Letter in 2016.

Quick Facts About Scarlet Gomez

Field	Value
Full Name	Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade Gomez
Stage Name	Scarlet Gomez
Date of Birth	12 May 1991
Age	35 years old (as of 2026)
Place of Birth	Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
State of Origin	Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Ethnicity	Yoruba
Religion	Christianity
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Temi Gomez (m. 2017)
Education	BSc Business Administration, University of Lagos
Occupation	Actress, singer, model
Net Worth	Estimated $100,000 (2026)
Years Active	2012 – present
Known For	Lead role in Showmax’s Wura; Miss United Nations Tourism 2012

Early Life and Education

Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade was born on 12 May 1991 in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. She hails from Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. Her father, Adetokunbo “Toks” Shotade, was a renowned music producer and sound engineer who worked with many top Nigerian musicians. Her mother is Mrs. A. Shotade.

Growing up in a household immersed in music, Scarlet began spending time in her father’s studio from as early as age seven. This early exposure to the recording process shaped her initial interest in the entertainment industry and gave her a foundation in music that would later influence her career.

She attended Princeton School for her primary education and Ogunlade College for her secondary schooling, both in Lagos State. For her tertiary education, she enrolled at the University of Lagos, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Career

Pageantry (2011–2012)

Scarlet Gomez entered the pageant circuit while still a young adult. She participated in several major Nigerian beauty competitions, including Miss Nigeria, the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), and Miss Global Nigeria, where she finished as first runner-up. In the MBGN 2012 competition, she represented Borno State as “Miss Borno.”

Her biggest pageant achievement came in December 2012 when she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica, at the age of 21. She competed against beauty queens from countries around the world over a two-week period. In addition to the main crown, she also won the Miss Congeniality title and the award for best costume in the traditional category. Her prizes included $10,000 in cash, a modelling contract with Oil Sheen (a beauty brand in Jamaica and the United States), and an opportunity to travel around the Caribbean Islands.

Music Career (2013–2016)

Following her pageant success, Scarlet transitioned into the music industry. In 2013, she began working as a music video model (vixen), appearing in videos for several prominent Nigerian artists: Timi Dakolo’s “Love Song,” Lynxxx’s “Eziokwu,” Naeto C’s “Bartender,” and Burna Boy’s “Run My Race.”

That same year, she released her debut single “Catch Me,” produced by DJ Klem and presented through Knighthouse Entertainment. In 2016, she recorded and released her first studio album, The Scarlet Letter, also through Knighthouse Entertainment. While the album marked a creative milestone, Scarlet’s focus was already shifting toward acting.

Acting Career (2014–Present)

Scarlet Gomez made her acting debut in 2014 with the Africa Magic original film Scarlet. Her first break into the film industry came through Dollhouse, directed by Kayode Peters. She went on to appear in several Africa Magic original productions, including Perfect Imperfection, President for a Day, and Armour (2016).

In 2015, she starred in Hex, a horror film directed by acclaimed Nigerian music video and film director Clarence Peters. Between 2015 and 2016, she featured in the Macromedia Production series Casino. In 2016, she was recruited by Africa Magic to join the cast of the M-Net drama series My Flatmates, where she played the character Fadekemi — a role that significantly increased her visibility among Nigerian television audiences.

Her biggest career achievement came on 4 January 2023, when Showmax announced her as the lead actress in Wura, the streaming platform’s first Nigerian telenovela. The series, executively produced by Rogers Ofime, is an adaptation of the South African soap opera The River. Scarlet played the complex role of Wura-Amoo Adeleke — a woman who appears to be a loving wife and devoted mother but runs her gold-mining empire with ruthless determination.

Wura premiered on 23 January 2023 and became Showmax’s longest-running and most-watched Nigerian original series. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, hosted a private screening of the first episodes at his palace and praised the production as “very well put together and professionally done.”

The series ran for three seasons: Season 1 (January 2023), Season 2 (December 2023), and Season 3 (September 2024 – April 2025), totalling 260 episodes. It concluded on 15 April 2025.

Scarlet also served as the official handler for Big Brother Naija Season 5 contestant Laycon, which further raised her public profile.

Other Film and Television Credits

In addition to Wura, Scarlet has appeared in films including Knockout Blessing, Inside Life, Missing Rib (2023), and Sorrow Gate (2023). She has acted alongside established Nollywood figures such as Ruth Kadiri, Kunle Remi, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Lanre Adediwura, Martha Ehinome, and Ego Iheanacho.

Career Timeline

Year	Milestone
2012	Won Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica; competed as Miss Borno in MBGN
2013	Appeared as music video model for Timi Dakolo, Burna Boy, Lynxxx, and Naeto C; released debut single “Catch Me”
2014	Made Nollywood acting debut in the Africa Magic original Scarlet
2015	Starred in Clarence Peters’ horror film Hex; appeared in the series Casino
2016	Released studio album The Scarlet Letter; joined the cast of Africa Magic’s My Flatmates as Fadekemi; appeared in Armour
January 2023	Announced as lead actress in Showmax’s Wura; series premiered on 23 January
April 2023	Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama, Movie or TV Series at the 2023 AMVCAs
December 2023	Wura Season 2 premiered on Showmax
2024	Wura nominated for Best Writing TV Series and Best Scripted Series at the 2024 AMVCAs; won Best Web Series at the 2024 Gage Awards
September 2024	Wura Season 3 (final season) premiered on Showmax
April 2025	Wura concluded after 260 episodes across three seasons

Personal Life

Scarlet Gomez is married to Temi Gomez, a Nigerian record producer. The couple married on 13 April 2017. In a 2022 interview with The Guardian Nigeria, Scarlet was asked about balancing marriage with her Nollywood career. She stated that her husband is supportive and unbothered by her on-screen roles, including kissing scenes: “My wedding ring” was her answer when asked about her most expensive piece of jewellery.

In June 2019, the couple welcomed a son named Eli Gomez. Sadly, Eli reportedly died shortly after birth. As of the most recent public reports, the couple do not have surviving children.

Scarlet maintains an active social media presence, particularly on Instagram (@thescarletgomez), where she has over 480,000 followers. She regularly shares fitness content, fashion posts, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from her acting work.

She has spoken publicly about the challenges facing the Nigerian film industry, particularly around funding and casting practices. In an interview, she said: “Funding is a huge challenge, to be honest. Also, casting people right for roles. It shouldn’t always be the popular faces we know else the industry will not grow.”

Net Worth and Assets

Scarlet Gomez’s net worth is estimated at approximately $100,000 as of 2026. Her income is derived from acting fees (particularly from her three-season lead role in Wura), modelling work, music royalties from her album and single, brand endorsements, and social media sponsorships.

While her net worth is modest by international entertainment standards, her lead role in Showmax’s most-watched Nigerian series has significantly elevated her market value and earning potential within the Nollywood ecosystem.

Awards and Recognition

• Nominated: Best Actress in a Drama, Movie or TV Series — 2023 — Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), for Wura
• Nominated: Best Actress in a Lead Role — Scream All Youth Awards
• Nominated: Acting — 17th edition of The Future Awards Africa, for Wura
• Won: Best Web Series — 2024 — Gage Awards, for Wura (series-level award)
• Won: Miss United Nations Tourism — 2012 — Kingston, Jamaica
• Won: Miss Congeniality — 2012 — Miss United Nations Tourism pageant
• Won: Best Costume (Traditional Category) — 2012 — Miss United Nations Tourism pageant

Interesting Facts About Scarlet Gomez

1. She began working in her father’s music studio at the age of seven, which sparked her initial interest in the entertainment industry.
2. She won three awards at the 2012 Miss United Nations Tourism pageant: the main crown, Miss Congeniality, and best traditional costume.
3. She appeared in Burna Boy’s “Run My Race” music video in 2013 — years before Burna Boy became a global superstar.
4. Her acting debut was in a film literally titled Scarlet — her own first name.
5. Wura, the series that made her a household name, ran for 260 episodes across three seasons and became Showmax’s longest-running Nigerian original.
6. The Ooni of Ife personally hosted a private screening of Wura at his palace and praised the production.
7. She served as the official handler for BBNaija Season 5 winner Laycon during the reality show.
8. She was a registered contestant as “Miss Borno” in the 2012 MBGN competition — representing a northeastern state despite being from southwestern Nigeria.

Quotations by Scarlet Gomez

“It’s similar to writing an examination, waiting to be assessed, and then eventually you get your papers and you have distinctions. It’s amazing just having to put your all into a role and getting positive feedback from the fans.” — Scarlet Gomez, on audience reception of Wura, in an interview with What Kept Me Up, 2023

“Funding is a huge challenge, to be honest. Also, casting people right for roles. It shouldn’t always be the popular faces we know else the industry will not grow.” — Scarlet Gomez, in an interview with The Guardian Nigeria, 2022

Final Thoughts

Scarlet Gomez’s career arc — from beauty queen to music video model to studio recording artist to lead actress in Nigeria’s most-watched streaming series — reflects a methodical and persistent approach to the entertainment industry. Each phase of her career built on the visibility of the last, and her casting as Wura-Amoo Adeleke in 2023 represented the culmination of a decade of steady work across multiple entertainment disciplines.

Wura did more than elevate Scarlet Gomez’s profile; it demonstrated that Nigerian audiences have a strong appetite for long-form serialised drama on streaming platforms. The series’ 260-episode run across three seasons, its multiple AMVCA nominations, and its status as Showmax’s most-watched Nigerian title all point to a format with significant commercial potential. Scarlet’s performance as the show’s complex, morally ambiguous lead was central to that success.

At 35 years old in 2026, with the conclusion of Wura behind her, Scarlet Gomez is positioned at a career inflection point. Her next major role will determine whether Wura was the peak of her career or the platform from which she launches into an even more prominent phase of Nollywood stardom.