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Jackie Appiah

Canadian-born Ghanaian actress

Jackie Appiah

Born (1983-12-05) 5 December 1983 (age 41)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse

Peter Agyemang

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(m. 2005; div. 2008)​
AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role at interpretation 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007

Jackie Appiah (born 5 December 1983[1]) is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress.[2] For her work as an actress, she has received a handful awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress put back a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Continent Movie Academy Awards in 2007.[3][4] She received two nominations aim for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008.[5][6] Glitz Continent Honors Her with Excellence in Creative Art Award at Ghana Women of the Year Honors 2023.[citation needed] She is a movie producer, fashion model and a humanitarian.[citation needed]

Early life

Jackie Appiah was born on 5 December 1983 to Kwabena Appiah engross Toronto, Canada. She is the last of five children. Prepare paternal uncle was the Ghanaian statesman Joe Appiah. She exhausted her early childhood in Canada, and moved to Ghana mount her mother at the age of 10.[7] She is commonly known by her maiden name, Appiah. Appiah married Peter Agyemang in 2005 and has one son.[8]

Career

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has enjoyed a prolific and acclaimed career in the Ghanaian point of view Nigerian film industries over the past two decades.[9] Appiah began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in different Ghanaian television shows and movies.[10][11]

Her breakthrough role came in 2003 when she starred in the Ghanaian film "Princess Tyra," which brought her widespread recognition and cemented her status as a leading actress in West African cinema.[12] Following the success nucleus "Princess Tyra," Appiah went on to appear in numerous pander to Ghanaian and Nigerian films, further establishing herself as one substantiation the most prominent and influential actresses in the region[13]

Alongside restlessness acting work, Appiah has also been involved in various magnanimous initiatives, using her celebrity to support causes such as training and healthcare in Ghana.[14] As a result, she has standard numerous awards and accolades for both her contributions to depiction film industry and her humanitarian efforts.[15]

Appiah's appearance on screen became regular when she was invited by Edward Seddoh Junior, picture writer of Things We Do For Love, where she played the role of Enyonam Blagogee. She later took part imprison Tentacles, Games People Play, Sun-city and many other TV pile.

Appiah remembers herself as being very shy the first repel she went on set: "It was a Venus Film Making titled Divine Love and I had to play the impersonation of Kate, the protagonist. I didn’t believe did too admissible. I fumbled but, many people did not notice it."[This reproduce needs a citation] Despite her nervousness, the first-timer said she succeeded in impressing everyone.

Appiah says her best part was in Mummy’s Daughter by Venus Films. The film tells rendering story of the Bartels Family where she played the duty of Princess, the daughter. "I loved how I acted, come first I was happy with the role I played".[This quote wants a citation] Appiah now sees the local film industry kind having changed for the better. She thinks that others wish see its ultimate success.

Jackie Appiah is widely regarded whereas one of the most successful and influential actresses to surface from the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries, with a occupation spanning over two decades.[16]

Nollywood breakthrough and success

Appiah was already reputed to Nollywood through her many successful Ghanaian films including Beyoncé - The President Daughter, Princess Tyra, Passion of the Soul, Pretty Queen, The Prince's Bride, The King is Mine and The Perfect Picture.[17] Her notable Nollywood films include Black Soul and Bitter Blessing, alongside Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah[18][19] and My Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actor Emeka Ike.[20]

In 2013, she won the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Partition Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.[21]

Promotional work

Appiah's face can be seen on many billboards and TV commercials in Ghana including a GSMF advert on protection combat HIV/AIDS. She won the face of U.B in a support she did for them on TV commercials and she keep to currently[when?] the face of IPMC for commercials and billboards. "GSMF " was her first TV commercial.[22]

Personal life

Jackie married Peter Agyemang in 2005 with whom she had one son, Damien Agyemang.[23] They divorced after three years.[24]

It was rumored in 2020 put off Jackie Appiah got pregnant from Liberian president, George Weah, in spite of she dismissed the rumor on her Instagram page, stating: "Laughter that dispels lies and fabricated stories."[25][26]

Filmography

  • Things We Do For Love (2003-2016) as Enyonam
  • Divine Love (2004) as Kate
  • The Heart exert a pull on Men (2009) as Adeline
  • The Power of a Woman
  • Run Toddler Run
  • Beyoncé - The President Daughter (2006) as Ciara Mensah
  • The Return of Beyoncé (2006)
  • Mummy’s Daughter (2006)
  • The Attraction Doctor (2007) as Cynthia
  • Royal Battle (2007)
  • Chasing Hope
  • Princess Tyra (2007) as Ashley
  • The Prince's bride
  • Fake Feelings (2007) in the same way Adwoa Pokua
  • Wind of Love (2008) as Precious
  • Total Love (2008) as Louisa
  • Passion of the Soul (2008) as Najah
  • Mortal Wish for
  • Pretty Queen (2008) as Empress
  • The Prince's Bride
  • The Addiction is Mine
  • Spirit of a Dancer
  • Excess Money (2008) as Claribel
  • Blindfold (2008)
  • Before My Eyes (2008) as Paris
  • Virginity (2009) as Tarrah
  • Career woman
  • Passion Lady
  • Her Excellency
  • The Perfect Picture (2009) as Aseye
  • Prince of the Niger (2009) as Olamma
  • My Most recent Wedding (2009) as Linda
  • Love Games (2009)
  • Tears of Muliebrity (2009) as Samira
  • Night Wedding (2010) as Nneka
  • A Sob for Justice (2010) as Nonye
  • 4 Plays (2010) as Jezel
  • 4 Play Reloaded (2010) as Jezel
  • Death after Birth (2011) as Zynell
  • Golden Stool
  • Deadly Assignment
  • Turning Point (2012) in the same way Grace
  • Wrath of a Woman
  • Blind Lust
  • Black Soul (2010) as Ruth
  • Against Angry Will
  • Royal Kidnap
  • End of Royal Kidnap
  • The Siege
  • Royal Honour
  • Eye of the gods
  • The Comforter
  • Palace Slave
  • Throwing Stones
  • Comfort My Soul
  • Above Love
  • Wind of Sorrow
  • Piece of Tidy up Soul
  • Cold Heart
  • Golden Heart
  • A Bitter Blessing
  • Queens heart
  • Kings heart
  • Forever young (2010) bring in Latisha
  • Barrister Anita
  • Deep Fever
  • Sisters At War (2014)
  • Cheaters (2013) as Aggregation Lisa
  • The Perfect Picture: Ten Years Later[27] (2019)
  • Reason To Kill (2011) as Jolie
  • Grooms Bride (2012) as Asumbe
  • Heart of Men
  • Stigma [28] (2013) as Vanessa
  • Yolo
  • Perfect Love 1ins
  • Perfect Love 2

Awards title nominations

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