| Joselyn Dumas | |
| Birth Place: | Ghana |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
Joselyn Dumas (; 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]
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.
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]
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.
She co-produced Miss Malaika Ghana,[9] [10] one of the prestigious beauty pageants 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.
Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.[11]
She is currently the Brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque Ghana[12] [13] [14] and Jobberman Ghana, a jobs advertisement company.[15]
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Perfect Picture | Cameo Role | |
| 2009 | A Sting in a Tale | Esi | |
| 2011 | Adams Apples | Jennifer Adams | Drama |
| 2011 | Bed of Roses | Medical Doctor | |
| 2012 | Peep | Detective | |
| 2014 | A Northern Affair | Esaba | Romantic film |
| 2014 | Lekki Wives (season 2) | Aisha | |
| 2014 | Love or Something Like That | Dr. Kwaaley Mettle | Drama |
| 2014 | V Republic | Mansa | TV Series |
| 2015 | Silver Rain[19] [20] [21] | Adjoa | Drama |
| 2015 | Cartel the Genesis | Agent Naana | Action film |
| 2016 | Shampaign | Naana Akua Quansah | TV Series |
| 2017 | Potato Potahto[22] | Lulu | Comedy film |
| 2019 | Cold feet | Omoye | Drama |
| Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[23] | Flora Gaisie | Comedy / romance | |
| 2021 | Chasing Lullaby | Comedy Drama | |
| 2022 | Glamour Girls | Jemma | Drama |
| 2022 | Flawsome | TV Series | |
| 2023 | Madam | Lankai Morgan | TV Series |
| Joselyn Dumas | |
| Wins: | 9 |
| Nominations: | 12 |
| Award1: | Ghana Movie Awards |
| Award1w: | 1 |
| Award1n: | 1 |
| Award2: | Radio and Television Personality Awards |
| Award2w: | 1 |
| Award2n: | 3 |
| Award3: | 4syte TV Awards |
| Award3w: | 1 |
| Award3n: | 0 |
| Award4: | City People Entertainment Awards |
| Award4w: | 2 |
| Award4n: | 0 |
| Award5: | Africa Movie Academy Awards |
| Award5w: | 0 |
| Award5n: | 1 |
| Award6: | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |
| Award6w: | 0 |
| Award6n: | 1 |
| Award7: | All Africa Media Networks Award |
| Award7w: | 1 |
| Award7n: | 0 |
| Award8: | Ghana Movie Awards |
| Award8w: | 1 |
| Award8n: | 2 |
| Award9: | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |
| Award9w: | 0 |
| Award9n: | 1 |
| Award10: | GN Bank Awards |
| Award10w: | 1 |
| Award10n: | 1 |
| Award11: | Blog Ghana Awards |
| Award11w: | 1 |
| Award11n: | 1 |
| Award12: | Golden Movie Awards |
| Award12w: | 1 |
| Award12n: | 1 |
| Award13: | Ghana Blog Awards |
| Award13w: | 1 |
| Award13n: | 1 |
| Award14: | Ghana Make-Up Awards |
| Award14w: | 1 |
| Award14n: | 1 |
| Award15: | Glitz Style Awards |
| Award15w: | 1 |
| Award15n: | 2 |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2012 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) | Best Entertainment Host of the Year | ||
| 2013 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) |
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| 2013 | 4syte TV | Hottest Ghanaian Celebrity | ||
| 2013 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2013 |
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| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| 2014 | All Africa Media Networks | Outstanding Personality in Creative Entrepreneurship | ||
| 2014 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | |||
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Drama | ||
| 2015 | Best Actress | |||
| 2015 | Best Instagram Page | |||
| 2016 | ||||
| 2016 | Most Glamorous Celebrity | |||
| 2016 | Among Africa's Top 3 Women in Entertainment | |||
| 2018 | Best Actress |