Joselyn Dumas
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Joselyn Dumas | |
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2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | Ghana |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
Joselyn Dumas (Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.[3]
Early life
Dumas was born in
Archbishop Porter Girls High School[5] where she became the Entertainment Prefect. Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law
.
Career
TV career
Joselyn Dumas was a practicing paralegal until she relocated to Ghana to follow her dreams of becoming a Television personality. She made her debut on Television as the host of Charter House's Rhythmz, an entertainment show, which saw her interview many celebrities.[1] She was head hunted by the defunct TV Network, ViaSat 1 to host their first own produced flagship Talk show, The One Show,[6] which was aired from 2010 to 2014. She was the host for the TV talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas which aired across Africa and parts of Europe[7]
Film career
Her role in Perfect Picture, made a lasting impression on the director which led to subsequent key roles in other movies. Her big break came two years later in the
Adams Apples. The role of "Jennifer Adams" in Adams Apples got her nominated for Best Actress in a lead role alongside Hollywood Actress Kimberly Elise at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.[8] Ever since Joselyn Dumas came unto the acting scene in Ghana. She has played key roles in movies and series such as Love or Something Like That, A Sting in a Tale, Perfect Picture, A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives. She has starred alongside some of Africa's actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel of Ghana and OC Ukeje
of Nigeria.
Producer
She co-produced
UNAIDS
. She hopes to produce as well as invest in more television programs or series like V Republic, an edgy television series produced by Sparrow Productions with Executive Production by VirgoSun.
Special appearance
Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song "Fine Lady" featuring
Wizkid.[11]
Endorsements
She is currently the Brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque Ghana[12][13][14] and Jobberman Ghana, a jobs advertisement company.[15]
Events and shows
She was a co-host with Ayo Makun at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on June 2, 2018, Ghana[16]
Foundation
She believes in giving back to society, especially where children are concerned. Her passion for philanthropic work led to the establishment of The Joselyn Canfor-Dumas Foundation (JCDF) to help address the needs of vulnerable children from all backgrounds and regions of Ghana. The JCD foundation is currently undertaking a project with focus on
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Perfect Picture | Cameo Role |
| 2009 | A Sting in a Tale | Esi |
| 2011 | Adams Apples |
Jennifer Adams |
| 2011 | Bed of Roses | Medical Doctor |
| 2012 | Peep | Detective |
| 2014 | A Northern Affair[14] | Esaba |
| 2014 | Lekki Wives (season 2)[14] | Aisha |
| 2014 | Love or Something Like That | Dr. Kwaaley Mettle |
| 2014 | V Republic | Mansa |
| 2015 | Silver Rain[22][23][24] | Adjoa |
| 2015 | The Cartel | Agent Naana |
| 2016 | Shampaign | Naana Akua Quansah |
| 2017 | Potato Potahto[25][26] | Lulu |
| 2019 | Cold feet | Omoye |
| Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[27][28] | Flora Gaisie | |
| 2022 | Glamour Girls[29] | Jemma |
Awards and recognitions
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| Wins | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2012 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) | Best Entertainment Host of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) |
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Nominated |
| 2013 | 4syte TV | Hottest Ghanaian Celebrity | Won |
| 2013 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards |
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Won |
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | All Africa Media Networks | Outstanding Personality in Creative Entrepreneurship | Won |
| 2014 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Won |
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Drama | Nominated |
| 2015 | GN Bank Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Blog Ghana Awards | Best Instagram Page | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Movie Awards | Best Actress,TV Series Shampaign | Won |
| 2016 | Ghana Make-Up Awards | Most Glamorous Celebrity | Won |
| 2016 | Shortlisted |
Among Africa's Top 3 Women in Entertainment | Won |
| 2018 | IARA UK | Best Actress | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Joselyn Dumas Biography, Daughter, Relationships, Failures And Other Facts". BuzzGhana. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ Gracia, Zindzy (4 September 2018). "Joselyn Dumas bio: family, career and story". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Morning Star School". Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas Full Biography [Celebrity Bio]". GhLinks. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Dumas chosen to host The One Show on VIASAT1". Ghana Celebrities. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "At Home with Joselyn Dumas Launched! Check out All the Photos". Ghana Celebrities. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards 2011 Nomination List". Ghana Celebrities. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Meet Our Presenters". Viasat1. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Nigerian Rapper Lynxxx Weds Ghanaian Actress Jocelyn Dumas in the Video of his Single "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid!". Bella Nija. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas Branded Face of Range Rover Evoque". etvghana.com. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ "Photos+Joselyn Dumas Has Influenced Our Sales Since Making Her 'Face of Evoque'-PHC Motors". Ghana Celebrities. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ a b c "Talented Joselyn Dumas joins Joy FM". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ (28 August 2014). "Joselyn Dumas Outdoored as Jobberman Ghana's Brand Ambassador". Ghana Celebrities. Accessed 2014-08-28.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas and A.Y Named as Host of 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa". 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Photos: Joselyn Dumas donates CCTV to Korle-Bu Children's Block". MyJoyOnline.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas Foundation supports children living with autism". 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Shirley Frimpong Manso releases Perfect Picture". jamati.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Adam's Apple Chapter 10 Movie premiere". 8 April 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "CinAfrik premieres Bed of Roses on seventh of April". Modern Ghana. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Silver Rain the movie". You Tube. Silver Rain movie. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "WATCH: TRAILER for Juliet Asante's 'Silver Rain' movie". GhanaWeb. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "'Silverain' Movie gets Amsterdam premiere date". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ "Shirley's New Movie 'Potato Potahto' Starring Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Nikki, Adjetey Annan & Others To Premiere In Ghana". E Ghana. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (15 December 2019), Potato Potahto (Comedy), O. C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva, Kemi Lala Akindoju, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ "Sparrow Production shoots 'Perfect Picture' movie again 10 years later". GhanaWeb. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (4 July 2020), The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later (Comedy, Romance), Jackie Appiah, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Sparrow Pictures, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb, retrieved 8 July 2022
External links
- Joselyn Dumas at IMDb