Roselyn Ngissah | |
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| Born | Roselyn Ngissah |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | University of Ghana, Legon |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Roselyn Ngissah is a Ghanaian actress. [1] [2] She started acting in 2003, [3] and has featured in movies including Adams Apple, Away Bus, and Princess Tyra. [4] [5]
Roselyn, born to Ghanaian parents, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria where she had her basic education. She attended Tema Senior High School and further graduated at the University of Ghana, Legon with a second class upper degree in Theatre Art in 2008. [3]
Roselyn earned her first film role in Sicily, 2003. While playing small parts in several movies, she nabbed her breakthrough role as Angie in 4Play and 4Play Reloaded in 2010 and 2011 respectively. [6]
Roselyn is a mother of one. [7]
| Year | Event | Award | Country | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best ‘Lead’ Actress | Ghana | |
| 2011 | PAMSA | Best Supporting Actress | Nigeria | [9] |
| 2013 | ||||
| 2015 | 3G Awards | Choice Award | USA | |
| Afrifimo | Favorite Actress | |||
| 2017 | People's Choice Awards | Best Actress | Ghana | [10] |
| Golden Movie Awards Africa | Best Supporting Actress | [11] | ||
| 2018 | GH Showbiz Awards | Best Actress | ||
| NEALA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | England | ||
| Ghana Film Submit | The Legendary Awards | Ghana | ||
| GHNaija Showbiz Awards | Best Actress | [12] | ||
| 2019 | Social Media Awards | |||
| Ghana Actors & Entertainers Awards | ||||
| 2020 | Ghana Movie Award | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Women’s Choice Award, Africa | Best Actress | [13] | ||
| 2021 | Youth Choice Award | Favourite Actress | ||
| 2022 | Showbiz Excellent Awards | Outstanding Actress | ||
| Social Media Awards | Honoree Walk of Fame | |||
| 2023 | 2nd Supreme Dynamic Talent Academy Awards (SDTA Awards) | Actress of the Decade | Ghana | [3] |
In December 2019, Roselyn collaborated with Edem Fairre Foundation and Twellium Foundation to present drinks to children in Sukura near Dansoman, and also to party with them. With the support of Blumax, she also presented gari mix and sugar to 10 widows to begin small businesses in the community. [14]
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