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Martha Ankomah
Actor
About Martha Ankomah
Martha Ankomah came third on the 2007 edition of Next Movie Star and went on to win Best Actress in a leading role at the Ghana Movie Awards twice, in 2012 and 2015. By her own account she had been acting since 1994.
Early life
She was born in Accra on 21 November (sources give 1985 or 1986), her mother's only child. She attended Adabraka Presbyterian JHS and Labone Senior High School and later studied at Jayee University College.
Film
Her films include Shakira (2009), Heart of Men (2009), Sin of the Soul (2009), Bed of Roses (2011), Somewhere in Africa (2011) with Majid Michel, Deadline (2012), A Trip to Hell (2014), Million Dollar Baby (2014), A Happy Surprise (2022) and Silence (2024). At the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards she won Best Supporting Actress and Favourite Actress. In 2017 some film practitioners criticised her comments about how Ghanaian films portray the country.
Business and charity
She opened a beauty salon, Martha's Place, in Accra in July 2013 and launched the Martha Ankomah Foundation in 2016 for health, childcare and community projects. She has been a brand ambassador for Globacom since 2018, as well as for Vita Milk and Ghana Textiles Printing's Adepa range.
Frequently asked questions about Martha Ankomah
What is Martha Ankomah's net worth?
Martha Ankomah has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million (estimated).
How old is Martha Ankomah?
Martha Ankomah is 41 years old, born October 10, 1985.
What is Martha Ankomah known for?
Martha Ankomah is a Actor.
What is Martha Ankomah's nationality?
Martha Ankomah is Ghanaian.
Where did Martha Ankomah study?
Martha Ankomah studied at Labone Senior High School Jayee University College.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Martha Ankomah
- Date of Birth
- 10 October 1985
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
Education
- Labone Senior High School
- Jayee University College
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Martha Ankomah". Wikipedia.
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