Joselyn Dumas
Dumas at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born
Ghana
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television host
Years active2009–present
Websitewww.joselyndumas.net

Joselyn Dumas (/ˌdʒɔːsəlɪn ˈdʊmɑː/; born 31 August 1980) [1] is a Ghanaian television host and actress.[2] In 2014 she starred in 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 in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra, Ghana. She had her basic education at Morning Star School[4] and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School[5] where she became the Entertainment Prefect. Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law.

Career

TV career

Joselyn 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.[1] She was head hunted by the defunct TV Network, ViaSat 1 to host their first own produced flagship Talk show, The One Show,[6] which was aired from 2010 to 2014. She was the host for the TV talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas which aired across Africa and parts of Europe[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 came unto the acting scene in Ghana. 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 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 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][14] and Jobberman Ghana, a jobs advertisement company.[15]

Events and shows

She was a co-host with Ayo Makun at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on June 2, 2018, Ghana[16]

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.[17][18]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2009Perfect PictureCameo Role
2009A Sting in a TaleEsi
2011Adams ApplesJennifer Adams
2011Bed of RosesMedical Doctor
2012PeepDetective
2014A Northern Affair[14]Esaba
2014Lekki Wives (season 2)[14]Aisha
2014Love or Something Like ThatDr. Kwaaley Mettle
2014V RepublicMansa
2015Silver Rain[22][23][24]Adjoa
2015The CartelAgent Naana
2016 Shampaign Naana Akua Quansah
2017 Potato Potahto[25][26] Lulu
2019Cold feetOmoye
Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[27][28] Flora Gaisie
2022 Glamour Girls[29] Jemma

Awards and recognitions

Joselyn Dumas awards and nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins9
Nominations12
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
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 Africa's Top 3 Women in EntertainmentWon
2018IARA UKBest ActressWon

References

  1. 1 2 "Joselyn Dumas Biography, Daughter, Relationships, Failures And Other Facts". BuzzGhana. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ↑ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  3. ↑ Gracia, Zindzy (4 September 2018). "Joselyn Dumas bio: family, career and story". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "Morning Star School". Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas Full Biography [Celebrity Bio]". GhLinks. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  6. ↑ "Dumas chosen to host The One Show on VIASAT1". Ghana Celebrities. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "At Home with Joselyn Dumas Launched! Check out All the Photos". Ghana Celebrities. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "Ghana Movie Awards 2011 Nomination List". Ghana Celebrities. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "Meet Our Presenters". Viasat1. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nigerian Rapper Lynxxx Weds Ghanaian Actress Jocelyn Dumas in the Video of his Single "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid!". Bella Nija. 22 June 2012. 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". Ghana Celebrities. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 "Talented Joselyn Dumas joins Joy FM". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  15. ↑ (28 August 2014). "Joselyn Dumas Outdoored as Jobberman Ghana's Brand Ambassador". Ghana Celebrities. Accessed 2014-08-28.
  16. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas and A.Y Named as Host of 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa". 26 May 2018.
  17. ↑ "Photos: Joselyn Dumas donates CCTV to Korle-Bu Children's Block". MyJoyOnline.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018.
  18. ↑ "Joselyn Dumas Foundation supports children living with autism". 11 September 2014.
  19. "Shirley Frimpong Manso releases Perfect Picture". jamati.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  20. "Adam's Apple Chapter 10 Movie premiere". 8 April 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  21. "CinAfrik premieres Bed of Roses on seventh of April". Modern Ghana. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  22. ↑ "Silver Rain the movie". You Tube. Silver Rain movie. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  23. ↑ "WATCH: TRAILER for Juliet Asante's 'Silver Rain' movie". GhanaWeb. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  24. ↑ "'Silverain' Movie gets Amsterdam premiere date". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  25. ↑ "Shirley's New Movie 'Potato Potahto' Starring Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Nikki, Adjetey Annan & Others To Premiere In Ghana". E Ghana. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  26. ↑ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (15 December 2019), Potato Potahto (Comedy), O. C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva, Kemi Lala Akindoju, retrieved 3 February 2021
  27. ↑ "Sparrow Production shoots 'Perfect Picture' movie again 10 years later". GhanaWeb. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  28. ↑ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (4 July 2020), The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later (Comedy, Romance), Jackie Appiah, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Sparrow Pictures, retrieved 3 February 2021
  29. ↑ Glamour Girls (2022) - IMDb, retrieved 8 July 2022
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