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Chris Attoh
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipGhana Edit
Name wey dem give amChris Edit
Family nameAttoh Edit
Ein date of birth17 May 1979 Edit
Place dem born amGhana Edit
SpouseDamilola Adegbite Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Ein occupationactor, television actor Edit
Ein field of worktheater arts Edit
Educate forAccra Academy, Achimota School, New York Film Academy, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Edit
Hair colorblack hair Edit
Eye colorbrown Edit
Personal pronounL485 Edit

Chris Attoh (dem born am Christopher Keith Nii Attoh; May 17, 1979) be actor wey be Ghanaian, film director, on-air personality, television presenter den producer. He be popularly known as "Kwame Mensah" for Nigerian soap opera Tinsel insyd.[1][2][3]

Ein educational life

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He attend de New York Film Academy, Achimota School den Accra Academy. For Accra Academy, ein classmates wey dey include de media businessman den radio personality Nathan Adisi. He den move go KNUST wer he go study Bachelor of Art in Painting degree. Later nu he go London go study Banking and Securities.[4]

Ein career

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Film den television

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Attoh ein career skyrocket wen he land a role insyd de popular Nigerian television series Tinsel, wer he play de character "Kwame Mensah." Dis role not only solidified ein status as one of de leading actors insyd Africa but sanso open doors give numerous oda opportunities for de film industry insyd across de continent. Attoh ein versatility as an actor be evident insyd ein performances for various films insyd, wey dey include Six Hours to Christmas den Flower Girl. Ein ability to seamlessly switch between roles insyd romantic comedies den intense dramas has earned him critical acclaim.[5][6]

Attoh has significantly contributed to de growth den global recognition of African cinema. Through ein work, he has challenged stereotypes den portrayed African stories plus authenticity den depth. Ein performances no only garner international attention but have sanso paved de way give African actors for Hollywood insyd. Attoh ein involvement for various pan-African film projects insyd has further strengthened ein influence, wey dey make am a key figure for de contemporary African film industry insyd.[7][8]

Ein events hosting

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He co-host de 2016 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards plus Naa Ashorkor den DJ Black.[9] Na he san be de MC of de 2014 edition of F.A.C.E List Awards for New York City insyd plus Sandra Appiah.[10]

On Saturday, 1 June 2024, he co-host de 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) plus Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku.[11]

Entrepreneurship den philanthropy

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Attoh sanso be entrepreneur plus an interest for de entertainment business insyd. He founded A Factory Limited, a multimedia production company wey dey focus on creating high-quality content give African audiences. Dis venture dey highlight ein commitment to no only dey star for films insyd but sanso dey produce den dey direct projects dat reflect African culture. Attoh ein entrepreneurial spirit extend to ein work as a television host den a brand ambassador give various companies.[12][13]

Dem sanso know Attoh give ein philanthropic efforts. He get involve for various initiatives insyd wey aim at improving de lives of underprivileged communities for Ghana insyd den across Africa. Through ein platform, he dey advocate give education, youth empowerment, den de arts. Ein commitment to giving back to society has earn am recognition, den he dey continue to use ein influence to effect positive change.[14][15]

Ein life matter

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Dem mark Attoh ein life matter by both triumphs den tragedies. Ein marriage to Bettie Jennifer, an American businesswoman, end for tragedy insyd wen dem fatally shoot for 2019 insyd. Dis event thrust Attoh into de international spotlight. He dey continue to honor ein memory while dey maintain ein focus for ein career den personal growth top.[16][17]

Previously na he marry Damilola Adegbite, but dem report say dem divorce for September 2017 insyd.[18][19] He san marry Bettie Jennifer, US-based businesswoman on Saturday 6 October 2018 for sum private ceremony for Accra.[20]

Ein filmography

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Films

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  • Nine (2023)
  • Sylvia (2020)
  • The Perfect Picture (2009) as Larry
  • The Perfect Picture: Ten Years Later (2019)[21] as Larry Stevens
  • An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted) (2018) as Ricky
  • In line (2017) as David
  • A Trip to Jamaica (2016) as Tayo
  • Happiness is a Four-Letter Word (2016) as Chris
  • Flower Girl (2013) as Umar Abubakar
  • Journey to Self (2012) as Dapo
  • Single and Married (2012) as Jay
  • Bad Luck Joe (2018) as Joe
  • Scorned (2008) as Orlando Thompson
  • Life and Living It (2007) as Ray Austin
  • Esohe (2017) as Ifagbai
  • A Soldier's Story 2; Return from the Dead (2020) as Logan
  • Love and Cancer (2017)
  • Love and War (2013) as Daniel
  • Moving On (2013) as Taye
  • Closure Mandate (2022) as Dele
  • International Affairs (2018) as Bode
  • Lotanna (2017) as Kojo
  • The Rangers: Shadows Rising (2016) as Garrin
  • Sinking Sands (2010) as Mensah
  • One More Day
  • The In-laws (2017) as Tobi
  • Potato Potahto[22] (2017) as Gabby
  • Kintampo (2018)
  • All About Love (2017) as Ryan
  • Choices (2020)
  • Somniphobia (2021) as Dr. Brady
  • Lovers Discretion (2021) as Will
  • James Town (2016)
  • Six hours To Christmas (2010) as Reggie
  • Swings [23](2017)
  • Sinister Stepsister (2022) - Lifetime Movie Network
  • Aborted Assignment (2023) as Kola
  • Finding Odera (2023) as Eric
  • The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024) as Ghanaian Businessperson
  • I'm Sorry Son (2024) as Ray

Television

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  • A House Divided (U.M.C) (2019 - 2020) as Nigel
  • Fifty - The series (2020) as Francis
  • BRAT TV (2020)
  • Tinsel (2008-2013)
  • Shuga (season 3) (2013-2015)

Web

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  • Our Best Friend's Wedding - Season 1 (2017)

References

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  1. ↑ Adeola Adeyemo (18 February 2012). "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: 'The HOTTEST Nice Guy You'll Ever Meet!' – Ghanaian TV & Movie Star Chris Attoh of 'Tinsel' reveals ALL exclusively to BN". Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: "Love is the one thing we will never comprehend…" CHRIS ATTOH- Ghanaian Actor, TV Host & M-NET's Tinsel TV Series Star". Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Women Paint their Dreams on me – Chris Attoh". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh marries again [Photos]". Citi Newsroom. 2018-10-06. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  5. ↑ Ankomah, N (2022). The evolution of television in Africa. Lagos. Horizon Books.
  6. ↑ Mensah, J (2024). Exploring the filmography of Chris Attoh. Cape Town: African Screen Publishing.
  7. ↑ Agyemang, E (2024). African cinema's evolution and its global influence. Cape Coast: Coastal Publishers.
  8. ↑ Owusu, E (2023). Cinematic excellence: Profiles of leading African actors. Nairobi: East African Books.
  9. ↑ "Chris, Naa and DJ Black to host VGMA 2016 – Graphic Online". Graphic.com.gh. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  10. ↑ "Industry Leaders in Business and Entertainment to be Honored at F.A.C.E List Awards". Black Enterprise. 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  11. ↑ Ghartey, Raphael (2024-06-01). "25th TGMA: Chris Attoh returns as host, co-host with TV3's Naa Ashorkor for the second time | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  12. ↑ Adomako, K (2022). Entrepreneurial pursuits of Ghanaian celebrities. Accra: Sapphire Press.
  13. ↑ Yeboah, T (2023). Celebrity branding and the African market. Lagos: New World Press.
  14. ↑ Ofori, D (2023). Giving back: Celebrities and social change in Ghana. Accra: Unity Books.
  15. ↑ Boadu, S (2024). Philanthropy in the entertainment industry. Accra: Gold Leaf Press.
  16. ↑ Asante, M (2020). Resilience in the face of tragedy: Chris Attoh's story. Kumasi: Heritage Publications.
  17. ↑ Gyamfi, A (2024). Life and loss in the spotlight: Chris Attoh's personal journey. Accra: Lantern House.
  18. ↑ "M.I congratulates Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite on engagement". thenet.ng. Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  19. ↑ "Exclusive: Chris Attoh opens up to BellaNaija about New Projects, Divorce from Damilola Adegbite & 'The Kindness Foundation". bellanaija. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  20. ↑ "Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh marries again [Photos]". Oct 6, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Sparrow Production shoots 'Perfect Picture' movie again 10 years later". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  22. ↑ "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  23. ↑ "Movie starring Yvonne Nelson, Chris Attoh, Henry Adofo premieres November 25". Entertainment. Nov 22, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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