Pascal Amanfo
Pascal Amanfo | |
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Born | March 31[1][2] |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Director, screenwriter |
Pascal Amanfo is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry.[3]
Early life and education[]
Amanfo is a native of Awomanma in Owerri, Imo State. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State.[4]
Career[]
In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession.[5] In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[6] In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom.[7] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set.[8][9] In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo.[10] In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege.[11] Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist.[12] In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.[13]
Personal life[]
Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.[14] He was separated from his wife for some months before reconciling then getting a sponsor for his vow renewal.[15][16]
Filmography[]
- Sin city
- Bed of Roses
- Open Scandals
- Family Runs
- Stalemate (as producer)[2]
- My Last Wedding (2009)[2]
- Corporate Maid (2008)[2]
- Single and Married[1]
- Wanna Be[1]
- Grave Yard[1]
- House of Gold (film)
- Letters to My Mother[1]
- The Mystery of Sex[17]
- Purple Rose[18]
- If Tomorrow Never Comes[19]
- Trinity
- Boko Haram[20]
- Husband Shopping[21]
- If You Were Mine[22]
- Stalmate[23]
- Single Six[24]
Accolades[]
Ghana Movie Awards[]
- 2011 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Bed of Roses) - nomination[25][26]
- 2012 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single and Married) - won[27][28]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (House of Gold) - nomination[29][30][31]
- 2013 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (House of Gold) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Writing (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2014 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Production Design (Single, Married and Complicated) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Director (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best Adapted or Original Screenplay (If Tomorrow Never Comes) - nomination
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards[]
- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Original Screenplay (Single Six) - nomination
- 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (Viewers Choice) - nomination
- 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Best Director (House of Gold) - nomination
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[]
- 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards - Best Writer (Single and Married) - nomination
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Adeyemi, Adebayo (March 2013). "Happy birthday to Pascal Amanfo". Ghana Web.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d admin (2016). "Birthdays: Pascal Amanfo turns a year older today". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ Odartey GH Business (May 2017). "Jeffrey Nortey Is A "Star"—Pascal Amanfo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ "Why I reconciled with my wife after 8 months separation'- PASCAL AMANFO". Enconium Magazine. November 2015.
- ^ Maryan, Oteng (April 2014). "Pascal Amanfo Says Adjetey Anang Is Every Director's Dream Actor". Ghana Film Industry.
- ^ Chidumga, Izuzu (May 2014). "Top Nollywood Movie Directors". Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2014). "Money works on me like a reflex action – Sharon Francis". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (2013). "Nigeria: I Wasn't Used and Dumped - Yvonne Nelson". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
- ^ "I wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-07-20. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29".
- ^ "Boko Haram movie debuts!". Vanguard. 2013.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's 'Purple Rose' | Watch the Trailer".
- ^ Sodas and Popcorn (2015). "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes". bellanaija.
- ^ admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo runs to Christ: Dedicates life to him". Ghana Web.
- ^ "Ghanaian Actor Pascal Amanfo Reconciles With Wife". Naij Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo gets marriage ceremony sponsor". Ghana Live.
- ^ "Pascal Amanfo releases "The mystery of sex" short film". Ghana. May 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's "Purple Rose" | Watch the Trailer - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "Boko Haram movie debuts! - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ Chidunga, Izuzu. "Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ Chidumga, Izuzu. "Movie set to hit Ghana cinemas". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker on set of Pascal Amanfo's new movie". Pulse. June 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
- ^ admin (July 2011). "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ^ "2011 Ghana Movie Awards winners list". omgghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Ties That Bind sweeps Ghana Movie Awards". modernghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards 2012 Nominees". informafrica.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "2012 Ghana Movie Awards". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Desmond Elliot nominated for 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "2013 Ghana Movie Awards Nominees". showbiz.peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "Pick your Best Dressed at 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
External links[]
- Igbo people
- Ghanaian film directors
- Nigerian film directors
- Nigerian Christians
- Living people