Here’s all you need to know about Lydia Forson – Biography

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.

Early life and education

Forson was born on 24 October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana. She received her early education at Wilmore Elementary School in Kentucky. At the age of nine, her family moved 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.

Career

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. This starring role led to her first Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nomination as the Best Upcoming Female Actress.

In 2009, Forson starred in the award-winning The Perfect Picture by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. She has starred in A Sting in a Tale, Phone Swap, Masquerades, Keteke, and Sidechic Gang.

Filmography

• Hotel St. James (2005) – Cameo roles
• Run Baby Run (2006) – Supporting role
• Different Shades of Blue (2007)
• The Next Movie Star Reality Show (2007) – Third runner-up
• Scorned (2008) – Lead role
• The Perfect Picture (2009) – Supporting role
• A Sting in a Tale (2009) – Lead role
• Masquerades (2011)
• Phone Swap (2012)
• Kamara’s Tree (2013)
• Scandal (2013) (South African series) – Aku
• A Letter From Adam (2014) – Writer/Producer
• Isoken (2017)
• Keteke (2017) – Leading role
• Sidechic Gang (2018)
• Borga (2021)

Awards and Honors

1. Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA):
– In 2010, Lydia Forson won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her outstanding performance in the Ghanaian film “The Perfect Picture.”

2. Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA):
– Lydia Forson was nominated for the AMVCA in 2015 for her role in the Nigerian film “A Letter from Adam.”

3. Ghana Movie Awards:
– She has received multiple nominations and wins at the Ghana Movie Awards for her roles in various Ghanaian films. Her talent and contributions to the Ghanaian film industry have been consistently recognized.

4. Golden Movie Awards Africa:
– Lydia Forson has been a nominee at the Golden Movie Awards Africa, showcasing her excellence in acting in African cinema.

5. International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Awards:
– In 2020, Lydia Forson was honored with the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Award for her work as an actress, producer, and entrepreneur. This award recognizes outstanding female business leaders and entrepreneurs globally.

6. International Recognition:
– Lydia Forson’s work has not only been celebrated in Africa but has also gained international recognition. She has been invited to various international film festivals and events, where her talent and contributions to African cinema have been acknowledged.

7. Social Impact:
– Beyond her acting career, Lydia Forson is known for her activism and advocacy work. While not traditional awards, her efforts in promoting social change and gender equality have earned her respect and admiration from various organizations and individuals.

Lydia Forson’s career has been marked by her exceptional acting skills, her dedication to promoting positive change, and her numerous accolades and nominations in the African film industry.