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Jackie Appiah

Jackie Appiah (born 5 December 1983[1]) is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress.[2] For her work as an actress, she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007.[3][4] She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008.[5][6] Glitz Africa 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]

Jackie Appiah
Born (1983-12-05) 5 December 1983 (age 40)
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 the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007

Early life

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

Career

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Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has enjoyed a prolific and acclaimed career in the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries over the past two decades.[9] Appiah began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various 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 of "Princess Tyra," Appiah went on to appear in numerous other Ghanaian and Nigerian films, further establishing herself as one of the most prominent and influential actresses in the region[13]

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

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

Appiah remembers herself as being very shy the first time she went on set: "It was a Venus Film Production titled Divine Love and I had to play the role of Kate, the protagonist. I didn’t believe did too good. I fumbled but, many people did not notice it."[This quote 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 the story of the Bartels Family where she played the role of Princess, the daughter. "I loved how I acted, and I was happy with the role I played".[This quote needs a citation] Appiah now sees the local film industry as having changed for the better. She thinks that others will see its ultimate success.

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

Nollywood breakthrough and success

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Appiah was already known 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 Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.[21]

Promotional work

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

Personal life

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

It was rumored in 2020 that Jackie Appiah got pregnant for the Liberian president, George Weah. However, she dismissed the rumor by taking to her Instagram page saying: "Laughter that dispels lies and fabricated stories."[25][26]

Filmography

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  • Things We Do For Love (2003-2016) as Enyonam
  • Divine Love (2004) as Kate
  • The Heart of Men (2009) as Adeline
  • The Power of a Woman
  • Run Baby Run
  • Beyoncé - The President Daughter (2006) as Ciara Mensah
  • The Return of Beyoncé (2006)
  • Mummy’s Daughter (2006)
  • The Love Doctor (2007) as Cynthia
  • Royal Battle (2007)
  • Chasing Hope
  • Princess Tyra (2007) as Ashley
  • The Prince's bride
  • Fake Feelings (2007) as Adwoa Pokua
  • Wind of Love (2008) as Precious
  • Total Love (2008) as Louisa
  • Passion of the Soul (2008) as Najah
  • Mortal Desire
  • Pretty Queen (2008) as Empress
  • The Prince's Bride
  • The King 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 Last Wedding (2009) as Linda
  • Love Games (2009)
  • Tears of Womanhood (2009) as Samira
  • Night Wedding (2010) as Nneka
  • A Cry 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) as Grace
  • Wrath of a Woman
  • Blind Lust
  • Black Soul (2010) as Ruth
  • Against My 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 My Soul
  • Cold Heart
  • Golden Heart
  • A Bitter Blessing
  • Queens heart
  • Kings heart
  • Forever young (2010) as Latisha
  • Barrister Anita
  • Deep Fever
  • Sisters At War (2014)
  • Cheaters (2013) as Ana 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 and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2007 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Beyonce:The President's Daughter Won
2010 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress Leading Role The Perfect Picture Won
2010 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress 4 plays Won
City People Entertainment Awards Best Ghanaian Actress Won[29]
2011 2011 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role (English) Reason To Kill Nominated
2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Pan African Actress Of The Year Won
2012 2012 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role Grooms Bride Nominated
Ghana National Youth Achievers Awards Performing Arts Won[30]
African Women Of Worth Awards Best Actress Won[31]
2013 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Drama The Perfect Picture Won[32]
2013 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading role Cheaters Won
Glits Magazine favorite actress Won
Nafca Best Actress Diaspora Turning Point Won[33]
Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors Awards Best International Actress Won[34]
The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA) Achievement In Africa Entertainment Won[35]
2014 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress Comedy Role Cheaters Nominated
2014 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role Sisters At War Nominated
Favorite Actress Nominated
2015 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Comedy A Letter From Adam Nominated
2015 Ghana Movie Awards Favorite Actress Nominated
2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Red Carpet Won

References

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