Augustine Abbey
Augustine Abbey, also known as Idikoko, is a Ghanaian actor and movie maker known for comedy. His is also known for his main roles as a house boy or gate man. He has produced and starred in a BBC documentary and also directed and produced a film on HIV and AIDS in partnership with UNESCO and Esi Sutherland-Addy's MMOFRA Foundation.[1]
Augustine Abbey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Augustine Abbey |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director, film writer |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Partner(s) | Linda Quashiga |
He runs Great Idikoko Ventures and is married to fellow actress Linda Quashiga. He attended Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School.[2]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricky Twist | |||
| 1993 | Matters of the Heart | ||
| Bitter Love | |||
| Ingratitude | |||
| Stolen Bible | |||
| Stolen Pregnancy | |||
| Recipe For Disaster | |||
| Money Bag | |||
| Alokodongo | |||
Awards and nominations
Augustine Abbey has won the following awards [1]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Arts Council of Ghana | Best Juvenile Actor | Won | |
| 1988 | The Game | Leisure Awards | Best Script | Won |
| 1989 | Leisure Awards | Best Script, Best Actor and TV Personality of the Year | Won | |
| 1999 | Alokodongo | Best NAFTI Actor | Won | |
| Ingratitude | Festival of Nations - Australia | Best Film and Video | Nominated | |
References
- "I Learnt Acting Through The Hard Way - Idikoko". Peace FM Online. Archived from the original on 2010-09-14. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- "Idikoko's Wife In Love With Agyaa Koo". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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