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 | 5 December 1983 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner | Peter Agyemang |
| Awards | 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 |
Early life edit
Jackie Appiah was born on 5 December 1983, in Toronto, Canada. She is the last of five children. She is a Ghanaian Canadian, as she was born in Toronto. 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] Appiah's father is Kwabena Appiah (the younger brother of the late Joe Appiah, a famous lawyer in Kumasi), currently residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Controversy edit
It was rumoured in 2020 that Jackie Appiah got pregnant for the Liberian president, George Weah. However, she dismissed the rumour by taking to her Instagram page saying: "Laughter that dispels lies and fabricated stories."[9]
Career edit
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.
Nollywood breakthrough and success edit
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.[10] Her notable Nollywood films include Black Soul and Bitter Blessing, alongside Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah[11][12] and My Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actor Emeka Ike.[13]
In 2013, she won the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.[14]
Promotional work edit
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 the face of IPMC for commercials and billboards. "GSMF " was her first TV commercial.[15]
Awards and nominations edit
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (August 2015) |
| 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[16] | ||
| 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[17] | ||
| African Women Of Worth Awards | Best Actress | Won[18] | ||
| 2013 | 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress In Drama | The Perfect Picture | Won[19] |
| 2013 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress Leading role | Cheaters | Won | |
| Glits Magazine favorite actress | Won | |||
| Nafca | Best Actress Diaspora | Turning Point | Won[20] | |
| Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors Awards | Best International Actress | Won[21] | ||
| The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA) | Achievement In Africa Entertainment | Won[22] | ||
| 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 |
Filmography edit
- Things We Do For Love
- Divine Love
- The Heart of Men
- The Power of a Woman
- Run Baby Run
- Beyoncé - The President Daughter
- The Return of Beyoncé
- Mummy’s Daughter
- The Love Doctor
- Royal Battle
- Chasing Hope
- Princess Tyra
- the prince's bride
- Fake Feelings
- Wind of Love
- Total Love
- Passion of the Soul
- Mortal Desire
- Pretty Queen
- The Prince's Bride
- The King is Mine
- Spirit of a Dancer
- Excess Money
- Blindfold
- Before My Eyes
- Virginity
- Career woman
- Passion Lady
- Her Excellency
- The Perfect Picture
- Prince of the Niger
- My Last Wedding
- Love Games
- Tears of Womanhood
- Night Wedding
- A Cry for Justice
- 4 Plays
- 4 Play Reloaded
- Death after Birth
- Golden Stool
- Deadly Assignment
- Turning Point
- Wrath of a Woman
- Blind Lust
- Black Soul
- 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
- Barrister Anita
- Deep Fever
- Sisters At War
- Cheaters
- The Perfect Picture: Ten Years Later[23]
- Reason To Kill
- Grooms Bride
- Heart of Men
- Stigma [24]
- Yolo
- Perfect Love 1ins
- Perfect Love 2
Personal life edit
Jackie married Peter Agyemang in 2005 with whom she had one son, Damien Agyemang. They divorced after three years of marriage.[25]
References edit
- ^ "Jackie Appiah Biography | Profile | Ghana". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah to sponsor juvenile prison inmate's education". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Idowu, Ayo (16 April 2010). . Nigerian Tribune. Ibadan, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
- ^ . The African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 8 February 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ . Ghanaslayers.com. 25 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ . The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 July 2009. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
- ^ Alabi, Jasmine (19 February 2018). "Jackie Aphia's Son: What Do We Know About the Actress' Son?". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, reacts to getting pregnant for Liberian president, George Weah". Vanguard News. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah". Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ . youtube. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "A Bitter Blessing - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Movie". Youtube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ . youtube. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013". nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ . ghananation.com/. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Actress Jackie Appiah Wins Another Award". 6 August 2010.
- ^ "List of Winners @ the National Youth Achievers Award". 30 November 2001.
- ^ "Photos: Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari Honoured at African Women of Worth Awards". 24 July 2012.
- ^ . Highstreetmail Ghana. 10 March 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ "FAB Photos: Jackie Appiah, Kofi Adjorlolo, Genevieve Nnaji, others win at Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards in Washington DC". 16 September 2013.
- ^ . www.nigeriamovienetwork.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Blueblood's Corner: Jackie Appiah Honoured for Her Excellence in Africa's Entertainment Industry". 20 June 2013.
- ^ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (4 July 2020), The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later (Comedy, Romance), Jackie Appiah, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Sparrow Pictures, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ ""Deep Fever" Watch Bobby Michaels, Jackie Appiah, Femi Jacobs in trailer". Pulse.ng. Chidumga Izuzu. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah - Bio, Husband, Children, Twin Sister, Age, Other Facts". 15 May 2015.