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Jackie Appiah
human
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipGhana Edit
Name in native languageJackie Appiah Edit
Name wey dem give amJackie Edit
Family nameAppiah Edit
Ein date of birth5 December 1983 Edit
Place dem born amToronto Edit
Native languageTwi Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Ein occupationactor Edit
Educate forUniversity of Ghana Edit
Start of work period2001 Edit
Religion anaa worldviewChristian Edit
Award e receiveperforming arts, Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Edit
Personal pronounL484 Edit

Jackie Appiah (dem born am 5 December 1983)[1] be Ghanaian actress wey dem born am for Toronto, Canada insyd.[2] Dem know am for ein career as a movie director, producer, fashion model, and a humanitarian.[3] Appiah get prolific den acclaimed career insyd de Ghanaian den Nigerian film industries since de early 2000s.[4] Dem consider am as a versatile leading actress insyd Nollywood den Ghallywood, wey she dey earn respect both locally den internationally.

Ein early life

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Dem born Jackie for 5 December 1983 to Kwabena Appiah for insyd de Appiah family insyd Toronto, Canada. She be de last of five kiddies. Ein paternal uncle be de Ghanaian statesman Joe Appiah.[5] She spent ein early childhood insyd Canada den moved to Ghana plus ein mother at de age of 10.[6] She be popularly known by ein maiden name, Appiah.[7]

Ein career

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Appiah began ein acting career insyd de late 1990s, wey dey appear insyd various Ghanaian television shows den movies.[8][9] Appiah dey remember einself as being shy de first time she went for set top. "E be Venus Film Production wey dem title am Divine Love den I had to play de role of Kate, de protagonist. I no believe am say I did too well. I fumbled, but many people no notice am".[10] Despite ein nervousness, de first-timer said she succeeded insyd dey impress everyone.[11]

Ein breakthrough role came insyd 2003 wey she starred insyd de Ghanaian film Princess Tyra, wey brought am widespread recognition den cemented ein status as a leading actress insyd West African cinema.[12] Following de success of Princess Tyra, Appiah went on to dey appear insyd numerous oda Ghanaian den Nigerian films, further dey establish einself as one of de most prominent den influential actresses insyd de region.[9]

Appiah ein appearance for screen top became regular wen Edward Seddoh Junior,[13] de writer of Things We Do For Love invite am, wey she played de role of Enyonam Blagogee. She later took part for movies like Tentacles, Games People Play, Sun-city den many oda TV series insyd.

Appiah dey say ein best part be insyd Mummy’s Daughter by Venus Films. De film dey tell de story of de Bartels Family, wey she played de role of a Princess, de daughter. She loved how she acted, den was happy plus de role played.[14]

Nollywood breakthrough den success

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Dem already know Appiah to Nollywood through ein many successful Ghanaian films, wey dey include Beyoncé - The President's Daughter, Princess Tyra, Passion of the Soul, Pretty Queen, The Prince's Bride, The King is Mine, den The Perfect Picture.[15] Ein notable Nollywood films dey include Black Soul den Bitter Blessing, alongside Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah[16][17] den My Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actor Emeka Ike.[18]

Insyd 2013, she won de Best International Actress award at de Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. wey dem hold am insyd Abuja, Nigeria.[19]

Oda work

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Jackie ein face can be seen for many billboards den TV commercials top insyd Ghana wey dey include a GSMF advert on protection against HIV/AIDS. She won de face of U.B insyd a promotion she did give dem for TV commercials top, den she be de face of IPMC give commercials den billboards. "GSMF" be ein first TV commercial.[20]

Aside from being an actress, Appiah sanso dey involve for various philanthropic initiatives insyd, dey use ein celebrity status dey support causes such as education den healthcare insyd Ghana.[12] As a result, she has received numerous awards den accolades give both ein contributions to de film industry den ein humanitarian efforts.[9]

Ein life matter

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Jackie marry Peter Agyemang for 2005 insyd wey dem get one kiddie, Damien Agyemang.[21] Dem divorce after dem marry for three years.[22]

Na dem rumour for 2020 insyd say Jackie Appiah preg give Liberia dema presido, George Weah. However, she dismiss de rumour for ein Instagram page top where she talk say: "Laughter that dispels lies and fabricated stories."[23][24]

Filmography

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  • Things We Do For Love (2003-2016) as Enyonam
  • Divine Love (2004) as Kate
  • The Heart of Men (2009) as Adeline
  • The Power of a Woman
  • Run Baby Run
  • Beyoncé - The President Daughter (2006) as Ciara Mensah
  • The Return of Beyoncé (2006)
  • Mummy’s Daughter (2006)
  • The Love Doctor (2007) as Cynthia
  • Royal Battle (2007)
  • Chasing Hope
  • Princess Tyra (2007) as Ashley
  • The Prince's bride
  • Fake Feelings (2007) as Adwoa Pokua
  • Wind of Love (2008) as Precious
  • Total Love (2008) as Louisa
  • Passion of the Soul (2008) as Najah
  • Mortal Desire
  • Pretty Queen (2008) as Empress
  • The Prince's Bride
  • The King is Mine
  • Spirit of a Dancer
  • Excess Money (2008) as Claribel
  • Blindfold (2008)
  • Before My Eyes (2008) as Paris
  • Virginity (2009) as Tarrah
  • Career woman
  • Passion Lady
  • Her Excellency
  • The Perfect Picture (2009) as Aseye
  • Prince of the Niger (2009) as Olamma
  • My Last Wedding (2009) as Linda
  • Love Games (2009)
  • Tears of Womanhood (2009) as Samira
  • Night Wedding (2010) as Nneka
  • A Cry for Justice (2010) as Nonye
  • 4 Plays (2010) as Jezel
  • 4 Play Reloaded (2010) as Jezel
  • Death after Birth (2011) as Zynell
  • Golden Stool
  • Deadly Assignment
  • Turning Point (2012) as Grace
  • Wrath of a Woman
  • Blind Lust
  • Black Soul (2010) as Ruth
  • 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 (2010) as Latisha
  • Barrister Anita
  • Deep Fever
  • Sisters At War (2014)
  • Cheaters (2013) as Ana Lisa
  • The Perfect Picture: Ten Years Later[25] (2019)
  • Reason To Kill (2011) as Jolie
  • Grooms Bride (2012) as Asumbe
  • Heart of Men
  • Stigma [26] (2013) as Vanessa
  • Yolo
  • Perfect Love 1ins
  • Perfect Love 2
  • For Love and Country (2025)[27] as Selina Adams

Ein awards den nominations

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For ein work as an actress, dem mark Appiah by several accolades wey dey include multiple awards den nominations. She notably won de awards give Best Actress in a Leading Role running out for 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) insyd. Dem sanso honoured de Best Actress in a Supporting Role at de AAMAs insyd 2007.[28][29] She received two nominations give Best Actress in a Leading Role den Best Upcoming Actress at de AMAAs insyd 2008.[30][31] Glitz Africa honour am plus de Excellence in Creative Art Award at Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2023.[32]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2007 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Beyonce:The President's Daughter She win
2010 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress Leading Role The Perfect Picture She win
2010 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress 4 plays She win
City People Entertainment Awards Best Ghanaian Actress She win[33]
2011 2011 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role (English) Reason To Kill She win
2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Pan African Actress Of The Year She win
2012 2012 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role Grooms Bride Dem nominate am
Ghana National Youth Achievers Awards Performing Arts She win[34]
African Women Of Worth Awards Best Actress She win[35]
2013 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Drama The Perfect Picture She win[36]
2013 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading role Cheaters She win
Glits Magazine vorite win
Nafca Best Actress Diaspora Turning Point She win[37]
Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors Awards Best International Actress She win[38]
The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA) Achievement In Africa Entertainment She win[39]
2014 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress Comedy Role Cheaters Dem nominate am
2014 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Leading Role Sisters At War Dem nominate am
Favorite Actress Dem nominate am
2015 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Comedy A Letter From Adam Dem nominate am
2015 Ghana Movie Awards Favorite Actress Dem nominate am
2024 African Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Red Carpet She win[40]

References

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  1. ↑ "Jackie Appiah Biography | Profile | Ghana". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ↑ "Jackie Appiah to sponsor juvenile prison inmate's education". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jackie Appiah: A celebrated actress, humanitarian, and fashion influencer making waves in the entertainment industry". GhanaRemembers. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Ofori-Atta, A (2022). "Jackie Appiah: The Queen of Ghanaian Cinema". Accra Review.
  5. ↑ "Jackie Appiah biography, age, networth". creebhills.com. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "I doubt if I can play nude roles but… —Jackie Appiah". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 July 2009. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Gyasi, E (2020). "The Rise of Ghanaian Cinema: An Examination of Jackie Appiah's Career". Journal of African Cinema.
  9. 1 2 3 Ortiz, M (2022). "Empowering Women: The Influence of Jackie Appiah in West African Cinema". International Journal of Film and Media Arts.
  10. ↑ "Officially left my thirties behind — Jackie Appiah celebrates 40th birthday". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  11. ↑ AL, Ayo (5 December 2019). "Everything You Should Know About Pretty Ghanaian Actress, Jackie Appiah". FabWoman. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  12. 1 2 Tetteh, K (2022). "The Enduring Legacy of Jackie Appiah: A Ghanaian Cinematic Icon". Ghana Film Review.
  13. ↑ "Jackie Appiah turns 32 today". GhanaWeb. 5 December 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jackie Appiah's Revelations on Life, Love, and Success at 40". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Jackie Appiah". Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "Black Soul". youtube. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  17. ↑ "A Bitter Blessing - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Movie". Youtube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  18. ↑ "My Last Wedding". youtube. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  19. ↑ "Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013". nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  20. ↑ "Jackie Appiah". ghananation.com/. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  21. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Photo Of Jackie Appiah With Her Ex-Husband On Their Wedding Day Pops Up". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "Jackie Appiah - Bio, Husband, Children, Twin Sister, Age, Other Facts". 15 May 2015.
  23. ↑ "Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, reacts to getting pregnant for Liberian president, George Weah". Vanguard News. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  24. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Actress Jackie Appiah Speaks On Rumours She's Pregnant For Liberian President George Weah - VIDEO". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  25. ↑ 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
  26. ↑ ""Deep Fever" Watch Bobby Michaels, Jackie Appiah, Femi Jacobs in trailer". Pulse.ng. Chidumga Izuzu. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  27. ↑ "Melvin Dain’s dual character portrayal shines in for love and country". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  28. ↑ Idowu, Ayo (16 April 2010). "Unveilling Queen Jackie Appiah•Best Actress in Africa". Nigerian Tribune. Ibadan, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  29. ↑ "Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance". The African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  30. ↑ "Africa Movie Academy Awards' nominees take a bow in Josies". Archived from the original on 8 February 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  31. ↑ "Full Profile & Biography of Jackie Appiah – Husband, Son, Movies, Photos". Ghanaslayers.com. 25 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  32. ↑ Jesse, Gati (12 July 2023). "Glitz Africa Honors Actress Jackie Appiah - Theirson Diary". Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  33. ↑ "Actress Jackie Appiah Wins Another Award". 6 August 2010.
  34. ↑ "List of Winners @ the National Youth Achievers Award". 30 November 2001.
  35. ↑ "Photos: Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari Honoured at African Women of Worth Awards". 24 July 2012.
  36. ↑ "Jackie Appiah Grabs Best Actress at AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards". Highstreetmail Ghana. 10 March 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  37. ↑ "FAB Photos: Jackie Appiah, Kofi Adjorlolo, Genevieve Nnaji, others win at Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards in Washington DC". 16 September 2013.
  38. ↑ "Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013 - Nigeria Movie Network". www.nigeriamovienetwork.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  39. ↑ "Blueblood's Corner: Jackie Appiah Honoured for Her Excellence in Africa's Entertainment Industry". 20 June 2013.
  40. ↑ https://citinewsroom.com/2024/11/jackie-appiah-wins-best-actress-in-leading-role-at-2024-amaa-awards/
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