Zynnell Zuh
Lydia Zynnell Zuh | |
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Born | 18 July 1990 Accra, Ghana | (age 34)
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Citizenship | Ghanaian |
Education | Geography and Information Studies, University of Ghana |
Alma mater | University of Ghana |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Writer, Producer, TV Personality |
Years active | 2004–present |
Notable work | Hire a Man |
Lydia Zynnell Zuh (born July 18, 1990) is a Ghanaian fashion icon, actress, writer, producer, television personality, and philanthropist who hails from the Volta region of Ghana.[1] She joined the Ghana movie industry in 2004 and has since received several awards for her work, including the Glitz Style Awards, City People Entertainment Awards and Golden Movie Awards.[2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Zynnell Zuh was born in Accra, Ghana. She received her secondary school education at Wesley Girls Senior High School and acquired a bachelor's degree in Geography and Information Studies from the University of Ghana.[6]
Career
[edit]Zynnell Zuh's acting career began in 2004 when she starred in the television series Sticking to the Promise by Point Blank Media. The actress, who was discovered by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, shot into fame in 2010 after starring in television series and movies, including Tears of a Smile.[7][1] She later ventured into movie productions where she produced When Love Comes Around, which won an award at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice awards.[8]
She produced When Loves Comes Around, Love Regardless and Anniversary.[6][9]
Philanthropy
[edit]As of 2016, she was the ambassador for the United Against Child Poverty Campaign, an initiative by the African Rights Initiative International aimed at eradicating child poverty in Africa. She is also a patron of the Inspire Africa NGO.[6]
Filmography
[edit]She has starred in several movies including:
- Adams Apples
- Seduction
- Single Six
- When Love Comes Around (2014)
- Love Regardless (2015)
- Anniversary (2015) as Samira Boateng
- Just Married
- Hire a Man (2017) as Teshi Lawson
- Shampaign
- Deranged (2017) as Kamila Essiam
- Crazy Lovely Cool - Musical Drama Series (2018) Nana
- The Table
- Life and Living It
- Different Shades of Blue
- For Better For War
- Wannebe
- Deadline
Awards and nominations
[edit]She has won several awards including:[10][11][12]
Year | Event | Prize | Result |
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2013 | City People entertainment awards | Best supporting actress | Won |
2016 | Golden Movie awards | Best Actress in a Drama 2016 ‘ANNIVERSARY’ | Won |
2016 | Glitz Style Awards | Most Stylish Movie Star | Won[13] |
2016 | Zafaa Awards | Best Actress Drama | Nominated |
2017 | Golden Movie Awards | Best Actress Drama | Nominated |
2017 | Glitz Style Awards | Most Stylish Movie Star | Won[14] |
2017 | Eurostar Limousine's Ghana Fashion Review Panel prize | Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Won |
2018 | International Achievement Recognition Awards (IARA) | Nominated | |
2018 | Spice Lifestyle Honors | Best Female Lead in a Movie | Won[15] |
2018 | Ghana Makeup Awards | Most Glamorous Celebrity | Won[16] |
2019 | Green October Awards | Won[17] | |
2019 | Glitz Style Awards | Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Actress Zynnel Zuh strips down to her lingerie". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Okoro, Sarkodie, others nominated for City People Entertainment Awards in Nigeria - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah. 2016-07-11. Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
- ^ "Glitz Style Awards: Zynnell Zuh is the Serena Williams of Ghana's red carpet". pulse ghana. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Actress Zynnell Zuh Breaks The Internet With Red Lingerie For Valentine (PHOTO)". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Celebrating Zynnell Zuh: her top 10 red carpet moments – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Zynnel Zuh stuns in birthday photos". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Ghanaian actress Zynnell Zuh set to produce first movie, When Love Comes Around". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Quarshie, M. (2016-09-07). "6 photos that prove Zynell Zuh is the sexiest actress in Ghana". Yen-Ghana News. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ ameyawdebrah.com (12 December 2014). "Zynnell Zuh's Movie ?When Love Comes? Premieres On December 19 - News Ghana". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "I'm not ready for marriage - Zynnell Zuh". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "King Promise wins big at 2019 Glitz Style Awards". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2019-10-07). "Zynnell Zuh honoured for her contribution to Fashion and Style by La Mode Magazine in Nigeria". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ today (2017-09-19). "Actress Zynnell Zuh Signed As Face of Relumins Skincare Range". Today Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Zynnell Zuh Wins Most Stylish Movie Star Award". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Zynnell Zuh wins Spice Lifestyle Award in Nigeria". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ Addo, Francis (2 May 2018). "2nd Ghana Makeup Awards: Zynell Zuh and other celebrities win awards - News Ghana". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "Zynnell Zuh Honoured With Green October Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
External links
[edit]- Zynnell Zuh at IMDb