Sam Okyere facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sam Okyere
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| Born | 21 April 1990 |
| Occupation | Television personality |
Samuel Nana Kwesi Okyere Jan Tuiniboa Coduia Dalco, born on April 21, 1991, is a well-known television personality. He is from Ghana and works in both South Korea and Ghana.
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Sam Okyere's Early Life and Studies
Sam Okyere moved to South Korea in 2009. He received a special scholarship called the Korean Government Scholarship Program. This scholarship allowed him to study computer science and engineering. He attended Sogang University, which is located in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea.
Sam is very good with languages! He can speak the Ashanti Twi dialect, which is a language from Ghana. He also speaks Korean, English, French, and Swahili.
Sam Okyere's Career in Television
Sam Okyere became famous for being a cast member on the JTBC talk show Non-Summit. On this show, people from different countries discussed various topics.
In 2017, he was recognized by Forbes magazine. He was listed in "Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia." This list highlights 30 young people under 30 years old who are successful in different fields across Asia.
Sam Okyere's TV Shows and Movies
Sam Okyere has appeared in many popular TV shows and a movie.
Variety Shows
Sam has been a part of many fun variety shows where he showed his personality and skills.
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Island Village Teacher | tvN | Cast |
| 2014 | Running Man | SBS | Guest |
| 2014 | Golden Tower | tvN | Cast |
| 2014 | True Justice | MBC | Cast |
| 2014–2016, 2017 |
Non-Summit | JTBC | Cast |
| 2015 | Real Men Season 2 | MBC | Member |
| 2015 | Law of the Jungle in Palau | SBS | Cast |
| 2015 | Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education | KBS2 | Guest |
| 2015 | Infinite Challenge | MBC | Guest |
| 2016 | Battle Trip | KBS2 | Contestant |
| 2017 | I Can See Your Voice 4 | Mnet | Cast |
| 2017 | My Little Television | MBC | Guest |
| 2018 | Please Take Care of My Refrigerator | JTBC | Guest |
| 2018 | Knowing Bros | JTBC | Guest |
| 2018 | Dunia: Into a New World | MBC | Cast |
| 2019 | Friendly Variety Show | MBN | Cast |
| 2020 | Love 7.7 billion | JTBC | Guest |
TV Series Roles
Sam Okyere has also acted in a couple of TV dramas.
| Year | Network | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | MBC | Warm and Cozy | Sam |
| 2016 | KBS2 | Moorim School: Saga of the Brave | Sam |
Film Appearances
He has also appeared in one movie.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | Intimate Enemies | Yakubu |
Awards and Recognitions
Sam Okyere has received awards for his work in entertainment.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2015 | 8th Korea Drama Awards | Global Star Award | Warm and Cozy | Won |
| 2019 | 14th Asia Model Awards | Fashionista Award | N/A | Won |
