Maryam Booth
Nigerian actress and model (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maryam Ado Mohammed, also known as Maryam Booth (born on 28 October 1993) is a Nigerian actress and model, best known for her role in The Milkmaid (film) (2020), which was Nigeria's representative for the best international feature category at the Academy Awards. For her role as "Zainab" in the film, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.[1][2] She is crowned as the Sumal Food Ambassador in 2022.[3]
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| Born | Maryam Ado Mohammed 28 October 1993 Kano State,
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | 'Dijangala' and Her role in The Milkmaid (film) |
| Parent | Zainab Booth |
| Relatives | Ahmed Booth(brother) |
| Awards | Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
Early life and education
Maryam was born on 28 October 1993, in Kano, Kano State. Two of her siblings, as well as her late mother Zainab Booth are also professional actors. In an interview with BellaNaija, she disclosed that she's been acting since she was 8 years.[4][5]
Career
She hosted the 2019 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.[6] In 2020, Maryam won the best supporting actress category at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[5] Her performance in the film by Desmond Obviagele earned her the title of Best Supporting Actress at the recently held 2017 edition of the esteemed Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).[7]
Filmography
Films
- The Milkmaid (2020) as Zainab
- Sanitation Day (2021) as Munirat
TV Series
References
External links
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