Pascal Amanfo
Ein sex anaa gender | male ![]() |
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Ein country of citizenship | Nigeria ![]() |
Name wey dem give am | Pascal ![]() |
Birthday | March 31 ![]() |
Ein occupation | film director, screenwriter ![]() |
Award e receive | Ghana Movie Awards ![]() |
Personal pronoun | L485 ![]() |
Pascal Amanfo be Nigerian film director, wey dey base for Ghana film industry insyd.[1]
Early life den education
[edit | edit source]Amanfo be from Awo Omamma for Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, for south-east Nigeria. Ein mommie be from Esan tribe for Edo State, for south-south region of Nigeria.[2]
Ein Career
[edit | edit source]Insyd an interview for The Delay Show Ghana (2014), na Amanfo describe AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for ein versatility den diligence to acting profession.[3] Insyd 2014, na dem list am as one of de top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[4] Insyd a 2014 interview plus Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis describe Amanfo as a mentor, wey deserve de praise for ein tutorship insyd ein quest for stardom.[5] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson dey speak for Amanfo discover am, state say he be "one of the top directors in Ghana" wey he get a way of he dey make difficult situations seem effortless give crew members while for set top.[6][7] Insyd 2011, Amanfo direct Single Six, wey dey star Yvonne Okoro den John Dumelo.[8] Insyd 2013, Amanfo cause a cinematic stir insyd Nigeria den Ghana, wen ein film Boko Haram debut. Na dem subsequently restrict de film by Ghanaian authorities wey na ebe a flop insyd Nigeria even though na dem change de title go Nation under Siege.[9] Amanfo release a trailer give Purple Rose (2014) wey dey star Nse Ikpe Etim. De film be surrounded for de life of an inquisitive journalist.[10] Insyd 2015, BellaNaija describe Amanfo ein If Tomorrow Never Comes as a decent effort for comparison to ein previous film. E praise de cinematography, visual effects den sound dem use insyd de film.[11]
Ein life matter
[edit | edit source]Amanfo be Christian wey dey practice. Insyd 2015, he disclose say he go dey concentrate for dey live a life wey pleased God.[12]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]- Sin city (2019)
- Bed of Roses (2011)
- Open Scandals (2010)
- Family Runs
- Stalemate (as producer)[13]
- My Last Wedding (2009)[13]
- Corporate Maid (2008)[13]
- Single and Married[14] (2012)
- Wanna Be[14] (2012)
- Grave Yard[14] (2011)
- House of Gold (film) (2013)
- Letters to My Mother[14]
- The Mystery of Sex[15]
- Purple Rose[16] (2014)
- If Tomorrow Never Comes[17]
- Trinity (2010)
- Boko Haram[18]
- Husband Shopping[19] (2014)
- If You Were Mine[20] (2014)
- Stalmate[21]
- Single Six[22] (2011)
- 40 Looks Good on You (2019)
Accolades
[edit | edit source]Ghana Movie Awards
[edit | edit source]- 2011 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Bed of Roses) - nomination[23][24]
- 2012 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single and Married) - won[25][26]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (House of Gold) - nomination[27][28][29]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (House of Gold) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Adapted or Original Screenplay (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
[edit | edit source]- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Original Screenplay (Single Six) - nomination
- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (Viewers' Choice) - nomination
- 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (House of Gold) - nomination
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
[edit | edit source]- 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards - Best Writer (Single and Married) - nomination
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Jeffrey Nortey Is A "Star"—Pascal Amanfo". Modern Ghana. 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ "Why I reconciled with my wife after 8 months separation'- PASCAL AMANFO". Enconium Magazine. November 2015.
- ↑ Maryan, Oteng (April 2014). "Pascal Amanfo Says Adjetey Anang Is Every Director's Dream Actor". Ghana Film Industry.
- ↑ Chidumga, Izuzu (May 2014). "Top Nollywood Movie Directors". Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (2014). "Money works on me like a reflex action – Sharon Francis". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ↑ Benjamin, Njoku (2013). "Nigeria: I Wasn't Used and Dumped - Yvonne Nelson". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
- ↑ "I wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson - Vanguard News". Vanguard News (in American English). 2013-07-20. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29".
- ↑ "Boko Haram movie debuts!". Vanguard. 2013.
- ↑ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's 'Purple Rose' | Watch the Trailer".
- ↑ Sodas and Popcorn (2015). "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes". bellanaija.
- ↑ admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo runs to Christ: Dedicates life to him". Ghana Web.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 admin (2016). "Birthdays: Pascal Amanfo turns a year older today". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Adeyemi, Adebayo (March 2013). "Happy birthday to Pascal Amanfo". Ghana Web.
- ↑ "Pascal Amanfo releases "The mystery of sex" short film". Ghana. May 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's "Purple Rose" | Watch the Trailer - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com (in American English). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com (in American English). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ "Boko Haram movie debuts! - Vanguard News". Vanguard News (in American English). 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ↑ Chidunga, Izuzu. "Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ Chidumga, Izuzu. "Movie set to hit Ghana cinemas". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ "Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker on set of Pascal Amanfo's new movie". Pulse. June 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ↑ admin (July 2011). "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ↑ "2011 Ghana Movie Awards winners list". omgghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Ties That Bind sweeps Ghana Movie Awards". modernghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Ghana Movie Awards 2012 Nominees". informafrica.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Ghana Movie Awards". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Desmond Elliot nominated for 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Ghana Movie Awards Nominees". showbiz.peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ↑ "Pick your Best Dressed at 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
External links
[edit | edit source]- Pascal Amanfo at IMDb