Jackie Appiah

Jackie Appiah, born in Canada on December 5, 1983, to Janet Owusu and George Appiah, is one of five siblings. She developed an interest in acting during her early education at Derrydown Public School in Toronto, Ontario. At a very young age, Jackie showed interest in acting and performed in every school play and church drama.

At the age of 12 in 1995, Jackie relocated to Ghana to live with her older sister, but her passion for acting remained unwavering. She actively participated in numerous school plays while attending Faith Montessori in Accra before transferring to Achimota Preparatory School.

During her time at Achimota, she was elected as the Girls' Entertainment Prefect, further fueling her love for the arts. It was during this period that she auditioned for the Hal Jackson Talent Teens Show, hoping for an opportunity to perform at the renowned Apollo Theatre. Although she was disheartened to be the first runner-up at the age of 17, it did not deter her from pursuing her acting aspirations.

In 2001, right after finishing Achimota Preparatory, Jackie Appiah was offered an invitation by Edward Seddoh Junior, the writer of a new television series called 'Things We Do for Love,' to join the cast. Jackie secured a regular role as the charming and innocent character Enyonam Blagogee. The series also provided Jackie with the opportunity to appear in the Ghana Social Marketing Foundation (GSMF) commercial, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS protection.

In 2004, Jackie Appiah achieved a significant milestone in her acting career by securing her inaugural lead role in the film "Divine Love," directed by Jayke Aernan and featuring renowned actors Majid Michel and Van Vicker. Expanding her horizons beyond Ghana, she ventured into the Nigerian film industry in 2007 with her first role in "Sleep Walker," alongside acclaimed stars Genevieve Nnaji and Ramsey Noah.

Another significant milestone in Jackie Appiah's career came in 2012 when she achieved a leading role in the Hollywood/Nollywood drama film "Turning Point." The movie, written and directed by Niyi Towolawi, featured an ensemble cast including Jackie Appiah, K.D. Aubert, Todd Bridges, Ernie Hudson, Patience Ozokwor, and other talented actors.

Subsequently, Appiah graced the screen in a diverse array of movies, including notable titles such as "Beyonce," "The Return of Beyonce," "Princess Tyra," "Passion and Soul," "4play," "4play Reloaded," "The King Is Mine," "Perfect Picture," "Death after Birth," "Stigma," and "Prince's Bride."

Jackie Appiah's impressive list of awards includes the African Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Beyonce' (2007), the Arts Critics and Reviewers Association of Ghana (ACRAG) Award for Best Actress (2007), the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Perfect Picture' (2010), the Ghana Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role for '4play' (2010), the Best Pan-African Actress award (2011), and the City People's Entertainment Awards for Best Ghanaian Actress (2010).