Lydia Zynnell Zuh (born July 18, 1990) is a Ghanaian fashion icon, actress, writer, producer, television personality, and philanthropist who hails from the Volta region of Ghana.[1] She joined the Ghana movie industry in 2004 and has since received several awards for her work, including the Glitz Style Awards, City People Entertainment Awards and Golden Movie Awards.[2][3][4][5]
Lydia Zynnell Zuh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1990 (age 34) Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Education | Geography and Information Studies, University of Ghana |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Writer, Producer, TV Personality |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | Hire a Man |
Early life and education
editZynnell Zuh was born in Accra, Ghana. She received her secondary school education at Wesley Girls Senior High School and acquired a bachelor's degree in Geography and Information Studies from the University of Ghana.[6]
Career
editZynnell Zuh's acting career began in 2004 when she starred in the television series Sticking to the Promise by Point Blank Media. The actress, who was discovered by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, shot into fame in 2010 after starring in television series and movies, including Tears of a Smile.[7][1] She later ventured into movie productions where she produced When Love Comes Around, which won an award at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice awards.[8]
She produced When Loves Comes Around, Love Regardless and Anniversary.[6][9]
Philanthropy
editAs of 2016, she was the ambassador for the United Against Child Poverty Campaign, an initiative by the African Rights Initiative International aimed at eradicating child poverty in Africa. She is also a patron of the Inspire Africa NGO.[6]
Filmography
editShe has starred in several movies including:
- Adams Apples
- Seduction
- Single Six
- When Love Comes Around (2014)
- Love Regardless (2015)
- Anniversary (2015) as Samira Boateng
- Just Married
- Hire a Man (2017) as Teshi Lawson
- Shampaign
- Deranged (2017) as Kamila Essiam
- Crazy Lovely Cool - Musical Drama Series (2018) Nana
- The Table
- Life and Living It
- Different Shades of Blue
- For Better For War
- Wannebe
- Deadline
Awards and nominations
editShe has won several awards including:[10][11][12]
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | City People entertainment awards | Best supporting actress | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Movie awards | Best Actress in a Drama 2016 ‘ANNIVERSARY’ | Won |
| 2016 | Glitz Style Awards | Most Stylish Movie Star | Won[13] |
| 2016 | Zafaa Awards | Best Actress Drama | Nominated |
| 2017 | Golden Movie Awards | Best Actress Drama | Nominated |
| 2017 | Glitz Style Awards | Most Stylish Movie Star | Won[14] |
| 2017 | Eurostar Limousine's Ghana Fashion Review Panel prize | Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Won |
| 2018 | International Achievement Recognition Awards (IARA) | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Spice Lifestyle Honors | Best Female Lead in a Movie | Won[15] |
| 2018 | Ghana Makeup Awards | Most Glamorous Celebrity | Won[16] |
| 2019 | Green October Awards | Won[17] | |
| 2019 | Glitz Style Awards | Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "Actress Zynnel Zuh strips down to her lingerie". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Okoro, Sarkodie, others nominated for City People Entertainment Awards in Nigeria - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah. 2016-07-11. Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
- ^ "Glitz Style Awards: Zynnell Zuh is the Serena Williams of Ghana's red carpet". pulse ghana. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Actress Zynnell Zuh Breaks The Internet With Red Lingerie For Valentine (PHOTO)". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Celebrating Zynnell Zuh: her top 10 red carpet moments – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Zynnel Zuh stuns in birthday photos". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Ghanaian actress Zynnell Zuh set to produce first movie, When Love Comes Around". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Quarshie, M. (2016-09-07). "6 photos that prove Zynell Zuh is the sexiest actress in Ghana". Yen-Ghana News. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ ameyawdebrah.com (12 December 2014). "Zynnell Zuh's Movie ?When Love Comes? Premieres On December 19 - News Ghana". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "I'm not ready for marriage - Zynnell Zuh". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "King Promise wins big at 2019 Glitz Style Awards". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2019-10-07). "Zynnell Zuh honoured for her contribution to Fashion and Style by La Mode Magazine in Nigeria". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ today (2017-09-19). "Actress Zynnell Zuh Signed As Face of Relumins Skincare Range". Today Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Zynnell Zuh Wins Most Stylish Movie Star Award". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Zynnell Zuh wins Spice Lifestyle Award in Nigeria". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Addo, Francis (2 May 2018). "2nd Ghana Makeup Awards: Zynell Zuh and other celebrities win awards - News Ghana". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Zynnell Zuh Honoured With Green October Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
External links
edit- Zynnell Zuh at IMDb