Joselyn Dumas

Joselyn Dumas
Born Joselyn Canfor-Dumas
31 August 1980 (1980-08-31) (age 38)
Occupation Actress, tv host
Years active 2009–present

Joselyn Dumas (/ˌdʒɔːsəlɪn ˈdʊmɑː/; born 31 August 1980) is a Ghanaian television host and actress.[1][2] In 2014 she starred in a A Northern Affair, a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.[3]

Early life

Dumas was born Joselyn Canfor-Dumas in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra, Ghana. She had her basic education at Morning Star School and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School where she became the Entertainment Prefect. Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law.[4]

Career

TV career

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. She was head hunted by one of Ghana's biggest Television Networks to host their first own produced flagship Talk show, The One Show,[5] which was aired from 2010 to 2014. She is currently the host for a new TV talk show @ Home with Joselyn Dumas which is aired across Africa and parts of Europe[6][7]

Film career

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 has become a household name. 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 finest actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel of Ghana and OC Ukeje of Nigeria.

Producer

She co-produced Miss Malaika Ghana,[9][10] one of the most prestigious beauty pageant 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.

Special Appearance

Dumas featured as the bride in Lynxx hit song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.[11]

Endorsements

She is currently the Brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque Ghana[12][13] and Jobberman Ghana, a jobs advertisement company.[14]

Foundation

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. [15] [16]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2009Perfect PictureCameo Role
2009A Sting in a TaleEsi
2011Adams ApplesJennifer Adams
2011Bed of RosesMedical Doctor
2012PeepDetective
2014A Northern AffairEsaba
2014Lekki Wives (season 2)Aisha
2014Love or Something Like ThatDr. Kwaaley Mettle
2014V RepublicMansa
2015Silver Rain[17][18][19]Adjoa
2015The CartelAgent Naana

Awards and recognitions

Joselyn Dumas awards and nominations
Totals
Awards won 9
Nominations 12
References
Year Award Category Result
2011Ghana Movie Awards (GMA)Best Actress in a Leading RoleNominated
2012Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP)Best Entertainment Host of the YearWon
2013Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP)
  • Radio/TV Personality of the Year
  • Female Entertainment Host of the Year
  • Female Presenter of the Year
 Nominated
20134syte TVHottest Ghanaian CelebrityWon
2013Ghana Movie Awards (GMA)Best Supporting ActressWon
2013City People Entertainment Awards
  • Stellar Contribution to the Movie & Media Industry in Africa
  • Tremendous Growth in the Movie Industry
 Won
2014Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)Best Actress in a Leading RoleNominated
2014Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA)Best Actress in a Leading RoleNominated
2014All Africa Media NetworksOutstanding Personality in Creative EntrepreneurshipWon
2014Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleWon
2015Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA)Best Actress in a DramaNominated
2015GN Bank AwardsBest ActressWon
2015Blog Ghana AwardsBest Instagram PageWon
2016Golden Movie AwardsBest Actress,TV Series ShampaignWon
2016Ghana Make-Up AwardsMost Glamorous CelebrityWon
2016ShortlistedAmong Africas Top 3 women in EntertainmentWon

References

  1. ↑ "Falling on Stage in Denrele's Shoes was embarrassing". punchng.com. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Africa Magic interviews Dumas". africamagic.dstv.com. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "JOSELYN DUMAS WOWS AT AMAA 2014!". e247mag.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Falling on Stage in Denrele's Shoes was embarrassing". punchng.com. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dumas chosen to host The One Show on VIASAT1". ghanacelebrities.com. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas". iFactory Live. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "At Home with Joselyn Dumas Launched! Check out All the Photos". ghanacelebrities.com. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "Ghana Movie Awards 2011 Nomination List". ghanacelebrities.com. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "Meet Our Presenters". Viasat1. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nigerian Rapper Lynxxx Weds Ghanaian Actress Jocelyn Dumas in the Video of his Single "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid!". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas Branded Face of Range Rover Evoque". etvghana.com. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  13. ↑ "Photos+Joselyn Dumas Has Influenced Our Sales Since Making Her 'Face of Evoque'-PHC Motors". ghanacelebrities.com. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  14. ↑ GhanaCelebrities.Com (28 August 2014). "Joselyn Dumas Outdoored as Jobberman Ghana's Brand Ambassador". GhanaCelebities.Com. Accessed 2014-08-28.
  15. ↑ https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/May-21st/photos-joselyn-dumas-gives-cctv-to-korle-bu-childrens-block.php
  16. ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Joselyn-Dumas-Foundation-supports-children-living-with-autism-325404
  17. ↑ "Silver Rain the movie". You Tube. Silver Rain movie. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  18. ↑ "WATCH: TRAILER for Juliet Asante's 'Silver Rain' movie". GhanaWeb. mysilverrainmovie.com. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  19. ↑ "'Silverain' Movie gets Amsterdam premiere date". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
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