Jackie Appiah (born December 5, 1983) is a Ghanaian Film and Television Actress. She made her acting debut in the TV series, “Things We Do for Love”. In 2007, she won Best Supporting Actress Award at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, for her role in “Beyonce: The President’s Daughter”. In 2010, she won Best Actress in a Leading Role Award at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in “The Perfect Picture”, and in 2013, she won Best Actress in a Drama also for “The Perfect Picture” at the 1st Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Jackie Appiah was born in Toronto Canada, the last of five children of Janet Owusu and Kwabena Appiah. She spent the first ten years of her life in Canada before relocating to Ghana. She hails from Kumasi, the capital city of Ashanti region in southern Ghana.
Jackie Appiah’s acting career cuts across national borders. After gaining wide recognition on Ghanaian TV and films such as, “Tentacles”, “Sun City”, “Games People Play”, “Mummy’s Daughter”, “The King is Mine”, and “Princess Tyra”, Jackie Appiah made her Nollywood debut in the film, “Sleepwalker”, opposite Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve Nnaji, and Mercy Johnson. She followed her debut with roles in films such as Black Soul, Bitter Blessing and My Last Wedding.
Jackie Appiah own credits in: “Prince of the Niger”, “Love Games”, “Divine Love”, “4 Play”, “4 Play: Reloaded”, “Forever Young”, “Her Excellency”, “Passion Lady”, “Deep Fever”, “Spirit of a Dancer”, “Blindfold”, “Sister at War”, “Career Woman”, “Golden Heart”, “Tears of Womanhood”, “Reason to Kill”, “Throwing Stones”, “Chasing Hope”, “Golden Stool”, “The Siege”, “Turning Point”, “The Love Doctor”, “Fake Feelings”, “Run Baby Run”, “Palace Slaves”, “A Bitter Blessing”, “Pretty Queen”, “Wrath of a Woman”, “Groom’s Bride”, “Cold Heart”, “King’s Heart”, “Queen’s Heart”, “Above Law”, “Barrister Anita”, “Night Wedding”, “Total Love”, “Excess Money”, “Piece of My Soul”, “The Comforter”, “Virginity”, “Royal Honour”, “Cheaters”, “A Letter From Adam”, “Stigma”, “Death after Birth”, “Golden Heart”, “The Heart of Men”, “Blind Lust”, “Deadly Assignment”, “Royal Kidnap”, “End of Royal Kidnap”, “Royal Battle”, “Total Love”, “Mortal Desire”, “Passion of the Soul”, “Before My Eyes”, “Comfort My Soul”, “Sala”, “Things I Hate About You”, and “Celebrity Marriage”. She also own credit in the TV series, ‘Stalemate”.
Jackie Appiah was married to Peter Agyemang. Together they have a son, Damien. Jackie is a Brand Ambassador for Omolewa Cosmetics. In 2017, she appeared on a Television campaign for Iroko TV.
