Godwin Kwesi Blay Ekra Jnr (born March 7, 1994) known by the showbiz name Qwasi Blay Jnr., is a Ghanaian actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the films Dance with the Devil, Grey Dust and The Billionaires Wife. He has been featured in nine movies and nine TV series.[2]
Qwasi Blay Jnr. | |
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 Portrait of Qwasi Blay Jnr | |
| Born | Godwin Kwesi Blay Ekra Jnr March 7, 1994 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Most Wanted |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Koforidua Technical University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Dance with the devil, Grey dust, 2 days after Friday, Grilled, Serial Deju vu |
| Awards | 2019 Ghana movie awards Best lead actor, Discovery of the year |
Early life
editHe was born in Ghana as the third child in a family with five siblings: four males and a female. He completed primary and junior higher education at Great Lamptey Mills. Then he continued education from Aburi Secondary Technical (SHS). He took his tertiary education at the Koforidua Technical University and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.[1][2]
Career
editHe started acting career in 2016 as a child, appearing in Grey Dust, Grilled, and serial Deju Vu.[3] He received the Best Entertainment Male honor at the tertiary level and best male entertainment act at the maiden edition of the Social Media Entertainment awards.[2] He was later nominated for the Best Performance in a leading role at The 9th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards for the role in the film Adoma.[1][4][5][6]
Qwasi has been nominated for the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards as the "Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role" in his lead role in the movie Cross.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Grey Dust | Film | ||
| 2019 | Dance with the Devil | Film | ||
| 2020 | 2 Days After Friday | Film | [8] | |
| 2021 | Shadowless | Film | ||
| 2021 | Cross | Film | ||
| 2021 | Illusions | Film | ||
| 2021 | Famous | Film | ||
| 2021 | Players vrs Slayers | Film | ||
| 2022 | Anyone Out There | Film | ||
| 2021 | Till Sunset | Series | ||
| 2021 | Deja Vu | Series | ||
| 2021 | Case Study | Series | ||
| 2021 | The Rich Girl | Series | ||
| 2022 | La Maison Chiq | Series | [9] | |
| 2023 | The Billionaires Wife | Series | [10] | |
| 2023 | Strange World | Series | ||
| 2023 | Madam | Series | [11] | |
| 2024 | Goal Diggers | Series | [12] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Lead actor[13] | Adoma | Nominated |
| 2019 | 2019 Ghana Movie Awards | Discovery of the year[14] | Adoma | Nominated |
| 2021 | 2021 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role[15] | Cross | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Get familiar with Ghanaian most wanted actor, Qwasi Blay". ghanaweb. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "QWASI BLAY JNR/ Ghana's Most Wanted Actor". gbafrica. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Movies and Series starring Quasi Blay Jr". irokotv. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ Guide, Daily (23 December 2019). "Surprises At 2019 Ghana Movie Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards » 2019 Nominations". ghanamovieawards.com. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "Nominees Released for 2019 Ghana Movie Awards - Full List". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Ghana Movie Awards: Qwasi Blay Jnr Nominated For "Best Lead Actor"". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "2 Days After Friday". ytainment. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Qwasi Blay Jnr starred in all New Movie series "La Maison Chiq" Produced by Woodin". Disturbing Africa. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Graphic, Showbiz (22 February 2023). "Showmax announces new Original drama, The Billionaire's Wife". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Money, power and sex at play in Sparrow Production's new 'Madam' series - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Qwasi Blay Showcases Utmost Character In New Movie Series, Goal Diggers". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Aryee, Naa Ayeley (10 December 2019). "Full list of nominees for Ghana Movie Awards 2019; Moesha, Serwaa make list". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "'Gold Coast Lounge', 'Away Bus' top 2019 Ghana Movie Awards nominations list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards 2021: Full list of nominations - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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