Jackie Appiah (born 5 December 1983^[1]) is aCanadian-bornGhanaian actress.^[2] For her work as an actress, she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards forBest Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010Africa Movie Academy Awards; andBest Actress in a Supporting Role at theAfrica Movie Academy Awards in 2007.^[3][4] She received two nominations forBest Actress in a Leading Role andBest Upcoming Actress at theAfrica Movie Academy Awards in 2008.^[5][6] Glitz Africa Honors Her with Excellence in Creative Art Award at Ghana Women of the Year Honors 2023.^{[citation needed]} She is a movie producer, fashion model and a humanitarian.^{[citation needed]}

Jackie Appiah was born on 5 December 1983 to Kwabena Appiah in Toronto, Canada. She is the last of five children. Her paternal uncle was the Ghanaian statesmanJoe Appiah. She spent her early childhood in Canada, and moved toGhana with her mother at the age of 10.^[7] She is popularly known by her maiden name, Appiah. Appiah married Peter Agyemang in 2005 and has one son.^[8]

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has enjoyed a prolific and acclaimed career in the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries over the past two decades.^[9] Appiah began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various Ghanaian television shows and movies.^[10][11]

Her breakthrough role came in 2003 when she starred in the Ghanaian film "Princess Tyra," which brought her widespread recognition and cemented her status as a leading actress in West African cinema.^[12] Following the success of "Princess Tyra," Appiah went on to appear in numerous other Ghanaian and Nigerian films, further establishing herself as one of the most prominent and influential actresses in the region^[13]

Alongside her acting work, Appiah has also been involved in various philanthropic initiatives, using her celebrity to support causes such as education and healthcare in Ghana.^[14] As a result, she has received numerous awards and accolades for both her contributions to the film industry and her humanitarian efforts.^[15]

Appiah's appearance on screen became regular when she was invited by Edward Seddoh Junior, the writer ofThings We Do For Love, where she played the role of Enyonam Blagogee. She later took part inTentacles,Games People Play,Sun-city and many other TV series.

Appiah remembers herself as being very shy the first time she went on set: "It was a Venus Film Production titledDivine Love and I had to play the role of Kate, theprotagonist. I didn’t believe did too good. I fumbled but, many people did not notice it."^{[This quote needs a citation]} Despite her nervousness, the first-timer said she succeeded in impressing everyone.

Appiah says her best part was inMummy’s Daughter by Venus Films. The film tells the story of the Bartels Family where she played the role of Princess, the daughter. "I loved how I acted, and I was happy with the role I played".^{[This quote needs a citation]} Appiah now sees the local film industry as having changed for the better. She thinks that others will see its ultimate success.

Jackie Appiah is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actresses to emerge from the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries, with a career spanning over two decades.^[16]

Appiah was already known toNollywood through her many successful Ghanaian films includingBeyoncé - The President Daughter,Princess Tyra,Passion of the Soul,Pretty Queen,The Prince's Bride,The King is MineandThe Perfect Picture.^[17] Her notableNollywood films includeBlack Soul andBitter Blessing, alongsideNollywood actorRamsey Nouah^[18][19] andMy Last Wedding, alongside Nollywood actorEmeka Ike.^[20]

In 2013, she won the Best International Actress award at thePapyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013. which was held inAbuja, Nigeria.^[21]

Appiah's face can be seen on manybillboards and TVcommercials in Ghana including a GSMF advert on protection againstHIV/AIDS. She won the face of U.B in a promotion she did for them on TV commercials and she is currently^[when?] the face of IPMC for commercials and billboards. "GSMF " was her first TV commercial.^[22]

Jackie married Peter Agyemang in 2005 with whom she had one son, Damien Agyemang.^[23] They divorced after three years.^[24]

It was rumored in 2020 that Jackie Appiah got pregnant fromLiberian president,George Weah, though she dismissed the rumor on herInstagram page, stating: "Laughter that dispels lies and fabricated stories."^[25][26]

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