Jackie Appiah facts for kids

Jackie Appiah (born December 5, 1983) is a famous actress from Ghana who was born in Canada. She is known for her work in both Ghanaian and Nigerian movies. Over her career, she has won many awards for her acting.

She won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards. This is a very important awards show for African films. She also won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the same awards in 2007. Besides acting, she is also a movie producer and works to help others.

Early Life and Family

Jackie Appiah was born in Toronto, Canada, on December 5, 1983. She was the youngest of five children. Her father is Kwabena Appiah, and her family is well-known in Ghana. Her great-uncle, Joe Appiah, was an important political leader in Ghana's history.

When Jackie was 10 years old, she moved from Canada to Ghana with her mother. She married Peter Agyemang in 2005, and they have one son. The couple is no longer married.

Acting Career

Jackie Appiah has had a very successful career in the film industries of Ghana and Nigeria for over 20 years. She started acting in the late 1990s on different TV shows in Ghana.

Her career took off when she was asked to be on the popular TV show Things We Do For Love. She played the character Enyonam Blagogee. After that, she appeared in other TV series like Sun-city and Games People Play.

First Movie Role

Jackie has said she was very shy during her first movie, Divine Love. In the movie, she played the main character, Kate. She said, "I didn’t believe I did too good. I fumbled but, many people did not notice it." Even though she was nervous, she did a great job and impressed the director.

One of her favorite roles was in the movie Mummy’s Daughter. She played a character named Princess. "I loved how I acted, and I was happy with the role I played," she said.

Success in Nollywood

Nollywood is the name for Nigeria's film industry, which is one of the largest in the world. Jackie became famous in Nollywood after starring in many successful Ghanaian movies that were popular in Nigeria.

Some of her well-known Nollywood movies include Black Soul and Bitter Blessing, where she acted alongside famous Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah. She also starred in My Last Wedding with actor Emeka Ike. Her work in both countries has made her one of the most famous actresses in West Africa.

Other Work

Besides acting, Jackie Appiah has appeared in many advertisements. Her face has been on large signs called billboards and in TV commercials in Ghana. One of her first commercials was for a campaign to teach people about HIV/AIDS. She has also been the face of companies like the technology school IPMC.

Selected Filmography

Jackie Appiah has starred in dozens of movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most famous works:

• Things We Do For Love (TV Series)
• Beyoncé - The President Daughter (2006)
• Princess Tyra (2007)
• The Perfect Picture (2009)
• 4 Plays (2010)
• Turning Point (2012)
• Cheaters (2013)
• The Perfect Picture: Ten Years Later (2019)
• For Love and Country (2025)

Major Awards

Jackie has won many awards throughout her career. Here are some of her biggest wins:

• 2007: Best Supporting Actress at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards for Beyonce: The President's Daughter.
• 2010: Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards for The Perfect Picture.
• 2010: Best Ghanaian Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• 2013: Best Actress in a Drama at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for The Perfect Picture.
• 2013: Best International Actress at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards.
• 2024: Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Red Carpet.

See also

In Spanish: Jackie Appiah para niños