Jackie Appiah, born on December 5, 1983, in Toronto, Canada, is a famous Ghanaian actress who has greatly influenced the African film industry. She has won many awards for her excellent acting, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the same awards in 2007. In 2023, she received the Excellence in Creative Art Award at the Ghana Women of the Year Honors. Besides acting, Jackie is also a movie producer, fashion model, and committed humanitarian.

Jackie Appiah

Early Life and Education

Jackie Appiah was born in Toronto, Canada, as the youngest of five children. She spent her early childhood in Canada and moved to Ghana with her mother when she was 10 years old. Her father, Kwabena Appiah, still lives in Toronto. Jackie adjusted quickly to life in Ghana, continued her education, and developed her passion for acting.

Career

Jackie Appiah started her acting career with the role of Enyonam Blagogee in the TV series "Things We Do For Love," written by Edward Seddoh Junior. She then appeared in other TV series such as "Tentacles," "Games People Play," and "Sun-city." Although she felt shy and nervous during her first film, "Divine Love," she impressed everyone with her performance as the main character, Kate.

Her big break came with the film "Mummy’s Daughter" by Venus Films, where she played Princess, a role she particularly enjoyed. This role established her in the Ghanaian film industry and opened up more opportunities.

 She gained significant recognition in Nollywood with notable films like "Black Soul" and "Bitter Blessing" alongside Ramsey Nouah, and "My Last Wedding" with Emeka Ike.

In 2013, Jackie won the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) in Abuja, Nigeria. 

Jackie Appiah’s face is well-known on billboards and TV commercials in Ghana. She has appeared in a GSMF advert promoting protection against HIV/AIDS, became the face of U.B., and is currently associated with IPMC for commercials and billboards. Her first TV commercial was for GSMF.

Husband and Children

Jackie married Peter Agyemang in 2005, and they have a son named Damien Agyemang. They divorced after three years. In 2020, there were rumors that Jackie was expecting a child with Liberian President George Weah, but she denied these claims on Instagram.

Movies 

Some of her movies include 

- Silence

- Nena Yaa

- Mugabe

- Sally Mugabe

- When Colours Fade

- BFF

- A Taste of Sin

- Harvest of Spite

- Symphony

- Zongo Boys

- The Heart's Fragrance

- Red Carpet

- Two Peas

- Accra Hustlers

- Charade

- Misdeed

- The Good Doctor

- Believers

- 2 Days After Friday

- Imperfect

- The Perfect Picture

- My One Beautiful Love Story

- Getting Married

- Kalalika Love

- Tell Her About Me

- Heart of True Love

- Celebrity Marriage

- Sala

- The Devil and the Red Sea

- Stalemate

- Stigma of Womanhood

- Merciful Heart

- Walking Away

- Happily Never After

- Candle in the Wind

- What My Wife Doesn't Know

- True Lies

- Best Man

- Broken Mirror

- Don't Play That Game

- Jackie Goes to School

- Prince of Barmah

- Sisters at War

- Bachelors

- Stigma

- Still Standing

- The Next President

- Victims

- Dreamwalker

- Cheaters 1

- The Hunters

- 100% Secret

- The Groom's Bride

- Turning Point

- Faith & Fantasy

- A Night with Her

Awards and Nominations

Jackie Appiah has won many awards and nominations throughout her career, including:

- 2007: Best Supporting Actress for "Beyoncé: The President's Daughter" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards

- 2010: Best Actress Leading Role for "The Perfect Picture" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress at the Ghana Movie Awards

- 2011: Nominated for Best Actress Leading Role (English) for "Reason To Kill" at the Ghana Movie Awards and won Pan African Actress Of The Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards

- 2012: Nominated for Best Actress Leading Role for "Grooms Bride" at the Ghana Movie Awards and won the Performing Arts award at the Ghana National Youth Achievers Awards

- 2013: Best Actress In Drama for "The Perfect Picture" at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Best Actress Leading Role for "Cheaters" at the Ghana Movie Awards, Best Actress Diaspora for "Turning Point" at the Nafca, Best International Actress at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards, and Achievement In Africa Entertainment at The F.A.C.E List Awards (USA)

- 2014: Nominated for Best Actress Comedy Role for "Cheaters" at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Best Actress Leading Role for "Sisters At War" at the Ghana Movie Awards

- 2015: Nominated for Best Actress In Comedy for "A Letter From Adam" at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Favorite Actress at the Ghana Movie Awards

Net Worth

As of 2021, Jackie Appiah’s net worth is about US$800,000. She owns a luxurious mansion with several poolside areas, a huge walk-in closet, and a private salon. Her impressive car collection includes a Range Rover, a Mercedes G-Wagon, a BMW X6, and a US$150,000 Maserati.

Social Media

Jackie Appiah maintains an active presence on social media, where she connects with her fans and shares updates about her career and personal life. You can follow her on:

- Instagram: @jackieappiah

- Twitter: @jackiieappiah

- Facebook: Jackie Appiah