| Ama K. Abebrese | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ghana |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Television presenter, producer, actress |
| Website | |
| http://amakonline.com | |
Ama K. Abebrese is a British television presenter, producer and actress of Ghanaian origin.[1] In 2011 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.[2]
Abebrese started her training at 'Youth Culture Television' in London, an organisation started by Sabrina Guinness on the TV show Challenge Anneka. She was a presenter on BBC2's youth show Pass da Mic and the English File educational series.[3] Abebrese was a regular TV presenter on OBE TV, hosting and producing on a number of shows including One Touch, and the entertainment chat show On The Sofa, where guests she has interviewed range from Akon to Ziggy Marley. Her film credits include the International multi award winning film Sinking Sands, directed by 2011 "BAFTA LA" and "Pan African Film festival" prize winner Leila Djansi. The film received 12 nominations in the 2010 "Ghana Movie Awards", including "Best Actress" in a Leading Role, the film won 4 awards, including "Best Film". Others film credits are Revele film's "Elmina" and London Get Problem. She holds a BA in Media Arts and Drama obtained at 'St Mary's University College' in Surrey. She is the Head of Local productions at Viasat 1 television station in Ghana.[4]