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]
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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 | https://haroldamenyah.net |
Education
editAmenyah 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
editHe 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
editFilms
edit- A Sting in a Tale (2009)
- 4play Reloaded (2010)
- Honour my tears (2015)
- Every Woman Has A Story (2015)
- Wedding night (2016)
- Joseph (2019)[10]
Television
editAwards
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
- https://haroldamenyah.net Archived 20 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine