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Joselyn Dumas (/ˌdʒɔːsəlɪn ˈdʊmɑː/; born 31 August 1980) [1] is a Ghanaian television host and actress.[2] In 2014 she starred in A Northern Affair, a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.[3]
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Joselyn Dumas | |
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Born | Ghana |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Website | www |
Dumas was born in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra, Ghana. She had her basic education at Morning Star School[4] and proceeded to the 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.
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]
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 Shirley Frimpong-Manso movie series 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.
She co-produced Miss Malaika Ghana,[9][10] one of the prestigious beauty pageants in Ghana, from 2008 to 2010. She is also the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited, a production entity which under her directorship, has already co-produced its first movie Love or Something Like that, endorsed by the 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.
Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.[11]
She is currently the Brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque Ghana[12][13][14] and Jobberman Ghana, a jobs advertisement company.[15]
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]
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 Autism.[17][18]
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2009 | Perfect Picture | Cameo Role | |
2009 | A Sting in a Tale | Esi | |
2011 | Adams Apples | Jennifer Adams | Drama |
2011 | Bed of Roses | Medical Doctor | |
2012 | Peep | Detective | |
2014 | A Northern Affair[14] | Esaba | Romantic film |
2014 | Lekki Wives (season 2)[14] | Aisha | |
2014 | Love or Something Like That | Dr. Kwaaley Mettle | Drama |
2014 | V Republic | Mansa | TV Series |
2015 | Silver Rain[22][23][24] | Adjoa | Drama |
2015 | Cartel the Genesis | Agent Naana | Action film |
2016 | Shampaign | Naana Akua Quansah | TV Series |
2017 | Potato Potahto[25][26] | Lulu | Comedy film |
2019 | Cold feet | Omoye | Drama |
Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[27][28] | Flora Gaisie | Comedy / romance | |
2021 | Chasing Lullaby | Comedy Drama | |
2022 | Glamour Girls[29] | Jemma | Drama |
2022 | Flawsome | TV Series | |
2023 | Madam | Lankai Morgan | TV Series |
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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 |
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