Jackie Appiah Explained

Jackie Appiah
Birth Date:5 December 1983
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Actress
Child:1
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
Yearsactive:2001–present

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. She is a movie producer, fashion model and a humanitarian.

Early life

Jackie Appiah was born on 5 December 1983, in Toronto, Canada. She is the last of five children. 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.

Career

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."August 2016. 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".August 2016. 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

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.[9] Her notable Nollywood films include Black Soul and Bitter Blessing, alongside Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah[10] [11] and My Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actor Emeka Ike.[12]

In 2013, she won the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.[13]

Promotional work

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.[14]

Personal life

Jackie married Peter Agyemang in 2005 with whom she had one son, Damien Agyemang.[15] They divorced after three years of marriage.[16]

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."[17] [18]

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipient Result
20073rd Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressBeyonce:The President's Daughter
20106th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleThe Perfect Picture
2010 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress4 plays
City People Entertainment AwardsBest Ghanaian Actress[19]
20112011 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading Role (English)Reason To Kill
2011 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsPan African Actress Of The Year
20122012 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleGrooms Bride
Ghana National Youth Achievers AwardsPerforming Arts[20]
African Women Of Worth AwardsBest Actress[21]
20132013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress In DramaThe Perfect Picture[22]
2013 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading roleCheaters
Glits Magazine favorite actress
NafcaBest Actress DiasporaTurning Point[23]
Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors AwardsBest International Actress[24]
The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA)Achievement In Africa Entertainment[25]
20142014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress Comedy RoleCheaters
2014 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleSisters At War
Favorite Actress
20152015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress In ComedyA Letter From Adam
2015 Ghana Movie AwardsFavorite Actress

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackie Appiah Biography Profile Ghana. www.peacefmonline.com. 13 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Jackie Appiah to sponsor juvenile prison inmate's education. Graphic Showbiz Online. en-gb. 25 January 2020.
  3. News: Unveilling Queen Jackie Appiah•Best Actress in Africa. Idowu. Ayo. 16 April 2010. Nigerian Tribune. 8 December 2010. Ibadan, Nigeria. https://web.archive.org/web/20100506025358/http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/weekend-starter/4100-unveilling-queen-jackie-appiahbest-actress-in-africa. 6 May 2010. dead.
  4. Web site: Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance . The African Movie Academy Awards . 11 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071210070846/http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html . 10 December 2007 . dead .
  5. Web site: Africa Movie Academy Awards' nominees take a bow in Josies. 23 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20100208181413/http://www.screenafrica.com/news/industry/363428.htm. 8 February 2010. dead.
  6. Web site: Full Profile & Biography of Jackie Appiah – Husband, Son, Movies, Photos. Ghanaslayers.com. 25 January 2019. 18 September 2019. 9 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009070426/https://ghanaslayers.com/2019/01/25/full-profile-biography-of-jackie-appiah-husband-son-movies-photos/. dead.
  7. News: I doubt if I can play nude roles but… —Jackie Appiah. 26 July 2009. The Nation. 8 December 2010. Lagos, Nigeria. https://web.archive.org/web/20120503102357/http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/11673/1/I-doubt-if-I-can-play-nude-roles-but-Jackie-Appiah/Page1.html. 3 May 2012. dead.
  8. Web site: Jackie Aphia's Son: What Do We Know About the Actress' Son?. Alabi. Jasmine. 19 February 2018. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en. 25 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Jackie Appiah. 22 February 2015.
  10. Web site: Black Soul. https://web.archive.org/web/20160628144129/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJydbfzQHr8&gl=US&hl=en . 28 June 2016 . dead. youtube. 22 February 2015.
  11. Web site: A Bitter Blessing - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Movie. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/gl6p-5Un9wY . 15 December 2021 . live. Youtube. 22 February 2015.
  12. Web site: My Last Wedding. https://web.archive.org/web/20140807193805/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioRtByvU3T4 . 7 August 2014 . dead. youtube. 22 February 2015.
  13. Web site: Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013. nigeriamovienetwork.com. 22 February 2015.
  14. Web site: Jackie Appiah. ghananation.com/. 22 February 2015. 19 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120519092414/http://content.ghananation.com/templates/default.aspx?a=106&template=print-article.htm. dead.
  15. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Photo Of Jackie Appiah With Her Ex-Husband On Their Wedding Day Pops Up . 2024-05-03 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  16. Web site: Jackie Appiah - Bio, Husband, Children, Twin Sister, Age, Other Facts. 15 May 2015.
  17. Web site: 28 September 2020. Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, reacts to getting pregnant for Liberian president, George Weah. 24 February 2021. Vanguard News. en-US.
  18. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Actress Jackie Appiah Speaks On Rumours She's Pregnant For Liberian President George Weah - VIDEO . 2024-05-03 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  19. Web site: Actress Jackie Appiah Wins Another Award. 6 August 2010.
  20. Web site: List of Winners @ the National Youth Achievers Award. 30 November 2001.
  21. Web site: Photos: Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari Honoured at African Women of Worth Awards. 24 July 2012.
  22. News: Jackie Appiah Grabs Best Actress at AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards. Highstreetmail Ghana. 10 March 2013. 11 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219122841/http://www.highstreetmail.com/entertainment-news/jackie-appiah-grabs-best-actress-at-africamagic-viewers-choice-awards.html. 19 December 2013. dead.
  23. Web site: FAB Photos: Jackie Appiah, Kofi Adjorlolo, Genevieve Nnaji, others win at Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards in Washington DC. 16 September 2013.
  24. Web site: Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013 - Nigeria Movie Network . www.nigeriamovienetwork.com . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225015540/http://www.nigeriamovienetwork.com/articles/read-jackie-appiah-wins-best-international-actress-award-at-pamsaa-2013_789.html . 25 December 2013 . dead.
  25. Web site: Blueblood's Corner: Jackie Appiah Honoured for Her Excellence in Africa's Entertainment Industry. 20 June 2013.

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