Lydia Forson (born 24 October 1984) is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Lydia Forson | |
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Born | 24 October 1984 Mankessim Ghana | (age 39)
Education | University of Ghana |
Occupation(s) | Actress, writer and producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Notable work | Kamara's Tree, Phone Swap, A Sting in a Tale |
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Forson was born on 24 October 1984[1] in Mankessim, Ghana.[2] She received her early education at Wilmore Elementary School in Kentucky. At the age of nine, her family moved back to Ghana, where she continued her education at Akosombo International School. She also attended St. Louis Secondary School, Kumasi, where she completed her secondary school education.
Forson graduated from the University of Ghana, earning a bachelor's degree in English Language and Information Studies.[3]
Forson's acting career started with a cameo role in Hotel St. James (2005), Run Baby Run (2006), Different Shades of Blue (2007) and a stint in the reality show The Next Movie Star in Nigeria (2007). Shirley Frimpong-Manso, CEO of Sparrow Productions, who had previously worked with her in the Ghanaian television series Different Shades of Blue, brought Forson back to the screens through the movie Scorned.[4] This starring role led to her first Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nomination as the Best Upcoming Female Actress.[5]
In 2009, Forson starred in the award-winning The Perfect Picture by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.[6] She has starred in A Sting in a Tale, Phone Swap, Masquerades, Keteke, and Sidechic Gang.[7]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2009 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in Supporting Role (Borga) | Nominated | [19] |
2010 | Best Actress in a lead role | Won | [20][21] | |
2012 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Screenplay (In The Cupboard) | Won | [22] |
2015 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Nominated | [23] |
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Nominated | [24] | |
Best Writer (Comedy) | Nominated | |||
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Actress of the Year (Africa) | Nominated | [25] | |
2017 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a lead role | Nominated | [26] |
2018 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [27] |
2020 | People's Choice Awards | Nominated | [28] | |
2022 | Entertainment Achievement Awards | Female Actor of the Year | Won | [29] |