Harold Amenyah
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| Born | Harold Amenyah 22 September 1989 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana, Mfantsipim School |
| Occupation(s) | actor, fashion icon, tv personality, tv host, businessman |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Xoxo, Sadia, A Sting in a Tale, 4play Reloaded, Wedding night, etc |
| Notable work | Xoxo, Sadia |
| Awards | 2015 Ghana Movie awards winner of Best dressed male celebrity, 2018 Ghana Movie awards Nominee of Supporting actor in a Drama, 2018 EMY awards Nominee of man of the year |
| Website | Official website |
Harold Amenyah (born 22 September 1989) is a Ghanaian actor, TV personality, fashion icon, host and businessman who has worked as a brand influencer for popular brands including telecommunication giant Tigo.[1][2][3][4][5]
Education
[edit]Amenyah was born at Osu in Accra, Ghana, he schooled at Mfantsipim School for his secondary education. He then moved on to University of Ghana where he studied and earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics.
Career
[edit]He made his acting debut starring in a 2012 TV series " Xoxo".[6][7]
Amenyah moved on to feature in several Ghanaian movies and series both in Akan and English such as Xoxo, 4play Reloaded, Honour my tears, A Sting in a Tale, Wedding Night, Every Woman Has A Story, Sadia and Eden. Amenyah became a household name after his commercial for Telecommunication company, Tigo debuted " Drop that Yam" which also featured Ghanaian actress Naa Ashorkor.[8]
In 2019, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and a Barbados movie production company, Amenyah and other Ghanaian actors were selected to star in a Year of return 2019 movie titled "Joseph".[9] He played the character Nii.
Selected filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]- A Sting in a Tale (2009)
- 4play Reloaded (2010)
- Anniversary (2015)
- Honour my tears (2015)
- Every Woman Has A Story (2015)
- Wedding night (2016)
- Joseph (2019)[10]
Television
[edit]- 2012, Xoxo (Ghanaian TV series)
- 2017, Sadia (Ghanaian TV series)[11]
- 2020, Eden (Ghanaian TV series)[12]
- 2023, Every Woman Has a Story
- 2024, 13 Kinds of Women
Awards
[edit]- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards – Winner of Best Dressed Male
- 2018 Ghana Movie Awards – Nominee of Supporting Actor in a Drama
- 2018 EMY Africa Awards – Nominee of Man of the Year Style
category[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harold's claim to fame with 'drop that yam'". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "10 Times We Crushed On Harold Amenyah In Suits (Photos)". www.ghafla.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "MG: Actor and fashion icon Harold Amenyah speaks on relationship with Moesha and having children". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Harold Amenyah hosts 'When men Talk'". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Harold Amenyah Dazzles At The VGMA". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Harold Amenyah". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Actor, Harold Amenyah Gets His Break On XoXo". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Naa Ashokor Is Not My Wife". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Ghanaian Actors Star in Caribbean-Produced Movie that Crosses Cultures". www.yearofreturn.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive premier of 'Joseph' connects the Caribbean to Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Can Sadia really tell the Ghanaian story?". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Eden". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Harold Amenyah Adjudged Best Dressed Male Celeb at 2015 GMAs". www.newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Ghana Movie Awards Best Dressed Male Celebs Receive Prizes". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "TV Series Awards Nominees 2018". www.ghanamovieawards.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "8th GHANA MOVIE AWARDS: TV Series categories are out…it's 100% public voting". www.ytainment.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Nominees for 2018 EMY Africa Awards unveiled". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
External links
[edit]- Harold Amenyah at IMDb
- Official website Archived 20 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine
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