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Dumas was born in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra, Ghana. She had her basic education at Morning Star School[4] and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School[5] where she became the Entertainment Prefect. Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law.
Careeredit
TV careeredit
Joselyn Dumas was a practicing paralegal until she relocated to Ghana to follow her dreams of becoming a Television personality. She made her debut on Television as the host of Charter House's Rhythmz, an entertainment show, which saw her interview many celebrities.[1] She was head hunted by the defunct TV Network, ViaSat 1 to host their first own produced flagship Talk show, The One Show,[6] which was aired from 2010 to 2014. She was the host for the TV talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas which aired across Africa and parts of Europe[7]
Film careeredit
Her role in Perfect Picture, made a lasting impression on the director which led to subsequent key roles in other movies. Her big break came two years later in the Shirley Frimpong-Manso movie series Adams Apples. The role of "Jennifer Adams" in Adams Apples got her nominated for Best Actress in a lead role alongside Hollywood Actress Kimberly Elise at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.[8] Ever since Joselyn Dumas came unto the acting scene in Ghana. She has played key roles in movies and series such as Love or Something Like That, A Sting in a Tale, Perfect Picture, A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives. She has starred alongside some of Africa's actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel of Ghana and OC Ukeje of Nigeria.
Produceredit
She co-produced Miss Malaika Ghana,[9][10] one of the prestigious beauty pageant in Ghana, from 2008 to 2010. She is also the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited, a production entity which under her directorship, has already co-produced its first movie Love or Something Like that, endorsed by the UNAIDS. She hopes to produce as well as invest in more television programs or series like V Republic, an edgy television series produced by Sparrow Productions with Executive Production by VirgoSun.
Special appearanceedit
Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.[11]
She was a co-host with Ayo Makun at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on June 2, 2018, Ghana[16]
Foundationedit
She believes in giving back to society, especially where children are concerned. Her passion for philanthropic work led to the establishment of The Joselyn Canfor-Dumas Foundation (JCDF) to help address the needs of vulnerable children from all backgrounds and regions of Ghana. The JCD foundation is currently undertaking a project with focus on Autism.[17][18]
^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
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^"Joselyn Dumas Branded Face of Range Rover Evoque". etvghana.com. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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message Joselyn Dumas ˌ dʒ ɔː s el ɪ n ˈ d ʊ m ɑː born 31 August 1980 1 is a Ghanaian television host and actress 2 In 2014 she starred in A Northern Affair a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress 3 Joselyn DumasDumas at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBornGhanaOccupationsActresstelevision hostYears active2009 presentWebsitewww wbr joselyndumas wbr net Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 TV career 2 2 Film career 2 3 Producer 2 4 Special appearance 2 5 Endorsements 2 6 Events and shows 3 Foundation 4 Filmography 5 Awards and recognitions 6 References 7 External linksEarly life editDumas was born in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra Ghana She had her basic education at Morning Star School 4 and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School 5 where she became the Entertainment Prefect Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law Career editTV career edit Joselyn Dumas was a practicing paralegal until she relocated to Ghana to follow her dreams of becoming a Television personality She made her debut on Television as the host of Charter House s Rhythmz an entertainment show which saw her interview many celebrities 1 She was head hunted by the defunct TV Network ViaSat 1 to host their first own produced flagship Talk show The One Show 6 which was aired from 2010 to 2014 She was the host for the TV talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas which aired across Africa and parts of Europe 7 Film career edit Her role in Perfect Picture made a lasting impression on the director which led to subsequent key roles in other movies Her big break came two years later in the Shirley Frimpong Manso movie series Adams Apples The role of Jennifer Adams in Adams Apples got her nominated for Best Actress in a lead role alongside Hollywood Actress Kimberly Elise at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards 8 Ever since Joselyn Dumas came unto the acting scene in Ghana She has played key roles in movies and series such as Love or Something Like That A Sting in a Tale Perfect Picture A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives She has starred alongside some of Africa s actors including John Dumelo Majid Michel of Ghana and OC Ukeje of Nigeria Producer edit She co produced Miss Malaika Ghana 9 10 one of the prestigious beauty pageant in Ghana from 2008 to 2010 She is also the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited a production entity which under her directorship has already co produced its first movie Love or Something Like that endorsed by the UNAIDS She hopes to produce as well as invest in more television programs or series like V Republic an edgy television series produced by Sparrow Productions with Executive Production by VirgoSun Special appearance edit Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song Fine Lady featuring Wizkid 11 Endorsements edit She is currently the Brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque Ghana 12 13 14 and Jobberman Ghana a jobs advertisement company 15 Events and shows edit She was a co host with Ayo Makun at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on June 2 2018 Ghana 16 Foundation editShe believes in giving back to society especially where children are concerned Her passion for philanthropic work led to the establishment of The Joselyn Canfor Dumas Foundation JCDF to help address the needs of vulnerable children from all backgrounds and regions of Ghana The JCD foundation is currently undertaking a project with focus on Autism 17 18 Filmography editYear Title Role 2009 Perfect Picture Cameo Role 2009 A Sting in a Tale Esi 2011 Adams Apples Jennifer Adams 2011 Bed of Roses Medical Doctor 2012 Peep Detective 2014 A Northern Affair 14 Esaba 2014 Lekki Wives season 2 14 Aisha 2014 Love or Something Like That Dr Kwaaley Mettle 2014 V Republic Mansa 2015 Silver Rain 22 23 24 Adjoa 2015 The Cartel Agent Naana 2016 Shampaign Naana Akua Quansah 2017 Potato Potahto 25 26 Lulu 2019 Cold feet Omoye Perfect Picture Ten Years Later 27 28 Flora Gaisie 2022 Glamour Girls 29 JemmaAwards and recognitions editJoselyn Dumas awards and nominationsAwards and nominationsAwardWinsNominationsGhana Movie Awards11Radio and Television Personality Awards134syte TV Awards10City People Entertainment Awards20Africa Movie Academy Awards01Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards01All Africa Media Networks Award10Ghana Movie Awards12Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards01GN Bank Awards11Blog Ghana Awards11Golden Movie Awards11Ghana Blog Awards11Ghana Make Up Awards11Glitz Style Awards12Totals a Wins9Nominations12Note Certain award groups do not simply award one winner They recognize several different recipients have runners up and have third place Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award runner up mentions are considered wins in this award tally For simplification and to avoid errors each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination Year Award Category Result 2011 Ghana Movie Awards GMA Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated 2012 Radio and Television Personality Awards RTP Best Entertainment Host of the Year Won 2013 Radio and Television Personality Awards RTP Radio TV Personality of the Year Female Entertainment Host of the Year Female Presenter of the Year Nominated 2013 4syte TV Hottest Ghanaian Celebrity Won 2013 Ghana Movie Awards GMA Best Supporting Actress Won 2013 City People Entertainment Awards Stellar Contribution to the Movie amp Media Industry in Africa Tremendous Growth in the Movie Industry Won 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards AMAA Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards AMVCA Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated 2014 All Africa Media Networks Outstanding Personality in Creative Entrepreneurship Won 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Won 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards AMVCA Best Actress in a Drama Nominated 2015 GN Bank Awards Best Actress Won 2015 Blog Ghana Awards Best Instagram Page Won 2016 Golden Movie Awards Best Actress TV Series Shampaign Won 2016 Ghana Make Up Awards Most Glamorous Celebrity Won 2016 Shortlisted Among Africa s Top 3 Women in Entertainment Won 2018 IARA UK Best Actress WonReferences edit a b Joselyn Dumas Biography Daughter Relationships Failures And Other Facts BuzzGhana 21 November 2017 Retrieved 13 April 2019 Glitz top 100 inspirational women Page 100 Glitz Africa Magazine Retrieved 28 May 2022 Gracia Zindzy 4 September 2018 Joselyn Dumas bio family career and story Yen com gh Retrieved 13 April 2019 Morning Star School Retrieved 13 April 2019 Joselyn Dumas Full Biography Celebrity Bio GhLinks 23 July 2018 Retrieved 13 April 2019 Dumas chosen to host The One Show on VIASAT1 Ghana Celebrities 16 July 2010 Retrieved 15 July 2014 At Home with Joselyn Dumas Launched Check out All the Photos Ghana Celebrities 27 July 2013 Retrieved 21 August 2014 Ghana Movie Awards 2011 Nomination List Ghana Celebrities 27 November 2011 Retrieved 21 August 2014 Joselyn Dumas ameyawdebrah com Retrieved 21 August 2014 Meet Our Presenters Viasat1 Archived from the original on 26 August 2014 Retrieved 21 August 2014 Nigerian Rapper Lynxxx Weds Ghanaian Actress Jocelyn Dumas in the Video of his Single Fine Lady featuring Wizkid Bella Nija 22 June 2012 Retrieved 28 August 2014 Joselyn Dumas Branded Face of Range Rover Evoque etvghana com 13 March 2012 Retrieved 22 August 2014 Photos Joselyn Dumas Has Influenced Our Sales Since Making Her Face of Evoque PHC Motors Ghana Celebrities 14 June 2012 Retrieved 22 August 2014 a b c Talented Joselyn Dumas joins Joy FM MyJoyOnline com Retrieved 3 February 2021 28 August 2014 Joselyn Dumas Outdoored as Jobberman Ghana s Brand Ambassador Ghana Celebrities Accessed 2014 08 28 Joselyn Dumas and A Y Named as Host of 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa 26 May 2018 Photos Joselyn Dumas donates CCTV to Korle Bu Children s Block MyJoyOnline com Archived from the original on 22 May 2018 Joselyn Dumas Foundation supports children living with autism 11 September 2014 Shirley Frimpong Manso releases Perfect Picture jamati com Archived from the original on 6 August 2010 Retrieved 15 July 2014 Adam s Apple Chapter 10 Movie premiere 8 April 2012 Retrieved 15 July 2014 CinAfrik premieres Bed of Roses on seventh of April Modern Ghana 4 April 2012 Retrieved 15 July 2014 Silver Rain the movie You Tube Silver Rain movie Retrieved 24 September 2014 WATCH TRAILER for Juliet Asante s Silver Rain movie GhanaWeb 16 December 2014 Retrieved 16 December 2014 Silverain Movie gets Amsterdam premiere date Pulse Nigeria Chidumga Izuzu 2 June 2015 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Shirley s New Movie Potato Potahto Starring Joselyn Dumas Chris Attoh Nikki Adjetey Annan amp Others To Premiere In Ghana E Ghana Retrieved 14 June 2019 Frimpong Manso Shirley 15 December 2019 Potato Potahto Comedy O C Ukeje Joselyn Dumas Joke Silva Kemi Lala Akindoju retrieved 3 February 2021 Sparrow Production shoots Perfect Picture movie again 10 years later GhanaWeb 9 October 2019 Retrieved 3 February 2021 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 Glamour Girls 2022 IMDb retrieved 8 July 2022External links editJoselyn Dumas at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Joselyn Dumas amp oldid 1210031452, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
