Pascal Amanfo
BornMarch 31[1][2]
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)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 Awo Omamma in Oru East, 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

Accolades

Ghana Movie Awards

Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Adeyemi, Adebayo (March 2013). "Happy birthday to Pascal Amanfo". Ghana Web.
  2. 1 2 3 4 admin (2016). "Birthdays: Pascal Amanfo turns a year older today". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  3. ↑ Odartey GH Business (May 2017). "Jeffrey Nortey Is A "Star"—Pascal Amanfo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ "Why I reconciled with my wife after 8 months separation'- PASCAL AMANFO". Enconium Magazine. November 2015.
  5. ↑ Maryan, Oteng (April 2014). "Pascal Amanfo Says Adjetey Anang Is Every Director's Dream Actor". Ghana Film Industry.
  6. ↑ Chidumga, Izuzu (May 2014). "Top Nollywood Movie Directors". Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  7. ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (2014). "Money works on me like a reflex action – Sharon Francis". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  8. ↑ Benjamin, Njoku (2013). "Nigeria: I Wasn't Used and Dumped - Yvonne Nelson". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  9. ↑ "I wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-07-20. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  10. ↑ "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29".
  11. ↑ "Boko Haram movie debuts!". Vanguard. 2013.
  12. ↑ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's 'Purple Rose' | Watch the Trailer".
  13. ↑ Sodas and Popcorn (2015). "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes". bellanaija.
  14. ↑ admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo runs to Christ: Dedicates life to him". Ghana Web.
  15. ↑ "Ghanaian Actor Pascal Amanfo Reconciles With Wife". Naij Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  16. ↑ admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo gets marriage ceremony sponsor". Ghana Live.
  17. ↑ "Pascal Amanfo releases "The mystery of sex" short film". Ghana. May 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  18. ↑ "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's "Purple Rose" | Watch the Trailer - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  19. ↑ "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  20. ↑ "Boko Haram movie debuts! - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  21. ↑ Chidunga, Izuzu. "Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  22. ↑ Chidumga, Izuzu. "Movie set to hit Ghana cinemas". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  23. ↑ "Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker on set of Pascal Amanfo's new movie". Pulse. June 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  24. ↑ admin (July 2011). "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  25. ↑ "2011 Ghana Movie Awards winners list". omgghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  26. ↑ "Ties That Bind sweeps Ghana Movie Awards". modernghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  27. ↑ "Ghana Movie Awards 2012 Nominees". informafrica.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  28. ↑ "2012 Ghana Movie Awards". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  29. ↑ "Desmond Elliot nominated for 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  30. ↑ "2013 Ghana Movie Awards Nominees". showbiz.peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  31. ↑ "Pick your Best Dressed at 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
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