Jackie Appiah

Ein early life 
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."Jackie Appiah biography, age, networth". creebhills.com. Retrieved 1 July 2025. She spent ein early childhood insyd Canada den moved to Ghana plus ein mother at de age of 10."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. She be popularly known by ein maiden name, Appiah.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.

 Ein career 
Appiah began ein acting career insyd de late 1990s, wey dey appear insyd various Ghanaian television shows den movies.Gyasi, E (2020). "The Rise of Ghanaian Cinema: An Examination of Jackie Appiah's Career". Journal of African Cinema.Ortiz, M (2022). "Empowering Women: The Influence of Jackie Appiah in West African Cinema". International Journal of Film and Media Arts. 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"."Officially left my thirties behind — Jackie Appiah celebrates 40th birthday". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 November 2025. Despite ein nervousness, de first-timer said she succeeded insyd dey impress everyone.AL, Ayo (5 December 2019). "Everything You Should Know About Pretty Ghanaian Actress, Jackie Appiah". FabWoman. Retrieved 25 August 2025.

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.Tetteh, K (2022). "The Enduring Legacy of Jackie Appiah: A Ghanaian Cinematic Icon". Ghana Film Review. 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.

Appiah ein appearance for screen top became regular wen Edward Seddoh Junior,"Jackie Appiah turns 32 today". GhanaWeb. 5 December 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025. 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."Jackie Appiah's Revelations on Life, Love, and Success at 40". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 August 2025.

 Nollywood breakthrough den success 
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."Jackie Appiah". Retrieved 22 February 2015. Ein notable Nollywood films dey include Black Soul den Bitter Blessing, alongside Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah"Black Soul". youtube. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2015."A Bitter Blessing - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Movie". Youtube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2015. den My Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actor Emeka Ike."My Last Wedding". youtube. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.

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."Jackie Appiah wins Best International Actress award at PAMSAA 2013". nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.

 Oda work 
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."Jackie Appiah". ghananation.com/. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2015. 

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. As a result, she has received numerous awards den accolades give both ein contributions to de film industry den ein humanitarian efforts.  

 Ein life matter 
Jackie marry Peter Agyemang for 2005 insyd wey dem get one kiddie, Damien Agyemang.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. Dem divorce after dem marry for three years."Jackie Appiah - Bio, Husband, Children, Twin Sister, Age, Other Facts". 15 May 2015.

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.""Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, reacts to getting pregnant for Liberian president, George Weah". Vanguard News. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2021.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.

 Filmography 

 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 LaterFrimpong-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 (2019)
 Reason To Kill  (2011) as Jolie
 Grooms Bride (2012) as Asumbe
 Heart of Men 
 Stigma ""Deep Fever" Watch Bobby Michaels, Jackie Appiah, Femi Jacobs in trailer". Pulse.ng. Chidumga Izuzu. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016. (2013) as Vanessa
 Yolo
 Perfect Love 1ins
 Perfect Love 2
 For Love and Country (2025)"Melvin Dain’s dual character portrayal shines in for love and country". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 17 February 2026. as Selina Adams

 Ein awards den nominations 
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.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."Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance". The African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010. She received two nominations give Best Actress in a Leading Role den Best Upcoming Actress at de AMAAs insyd 2008."Africa Movie Academy Awards' nominees take a bow in Josies". Archived from the original on 8 February 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2009."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. Glitz Africa honour am plus de Excellence in Creative Art Award at Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2023.Jesse, Gati (12 July 2023). "Glitz Africa Honors Actress Jackie Appiah - Theirson Diary". Retrieved 25 August 2025.    
YearEventPrizeRecipient Result20073rd Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressBeyonce:The President's DaughterShe win20106th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleThe Perfect PictureShe win2010 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress4 plays She winCity People Entertainment AwardsBest Ghanaian ActressShe win"Actress Jackie Appiah Wins Another Award". 6 August 2010.20112011 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading Role (English)Reason To KillShe win2011 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsPan African Actress Of The YearShe win20122012 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleGrooms BrideDem nominate amGhana National Youth Achievers AwardsPerforming ArtsShe win"List of Winners @ the National Youth Achievers Award". 30 November 2001.African Women Of Worth AwardsBest ActressShe win"Photos: Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari Honoured at African Women of Worth Awards". 24 July 2012.20132013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress In DramaThe Perfect PictureShe win"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 2013.2013 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading roleCheatersShe winGlits Magazine vorite winNafcaBest Actress DiasporaTurning PointShe win"FAB Photos: Jackie Appiah, Kofi Adjorlolo, Genevieve Nnaji, others win at Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards in Washington DC". 16 September 2013.Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors AwardsBest International ActressShe win"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.The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA)Achievement In Africa EntertainmentShe win"Blueblood's Corner: Jackie Appiah Honoured for Her Excellence in Africa's Entertainment Industry". 20 June 2013.20142014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress Comedy RoleCheatersDem nominate am2014 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleSisters At WarDem nominate amFavorite ActressDem nominate am20152015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress In ComedyA Letter From AdamDem nominate am2015 Ghana Movie AwardsFavorite ActressDem nominate am2024African Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleRed CarpetShe winhttps://citinewsroom.com/2024/11/jackie-appiah-wins-best-actress-in-leading-role-at-2024-amaa-awards/
 References 

 External links 

 Jackie Appiah at IMDb
 Jackie Appiah on Instagram

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