Lydia Forson is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010, she was named the most outstanding actress in a leading role by the African Movie Academy. Known for her talent and contribution to the Ghanaian movie industry, Forson has carved out a niche for herself.
Biography
| Date of Birth | October 24, 1984 |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Place of Birth | Ghana |
| Country | Ghana |
| Profession | Movie Actress |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
Early Life
Lydia Forson was (born on 24 October 1984) in Mankessim, Ghana. She received her early education at Wilmore Elementary School in Kentucky. At nine, her family moved to Ghana, where she continued her education.
Education
She attended her education at Akosombo International School. She also attended St. Louis Secondary School, Kumasi, where she completed her 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 African 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
2010: African Movie Academy Award – Best Actress in a lead role
2012: Ghana Movie Awards – Best Screenplay (In The Cupboard)
2018: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards – Best Supporting Actress
Personal Life
Lydia Forson is still single, and she stated that getting married and having a kid is a personal choice, so she keeps her personal life private.
Rumour of Dating Wanlov the Kubolor
Some years back, there was a rumor that she was in a romantic relationship with a Ghanaian singer, Wanlov the Kubolor; the rumors began when Froson uploaded a photo on Instagram. However, they both denied the rumors and tagged them as a joke.
Money Can’t Shut Me Up
Lydia Forson will continue to be vocal on the ills of society because of her strong values, and anyone who believes she is paid to do so has a questionable character.
“I think anybody who says I take money to speak my mind, it rather says more about them than it says about me because if I see an ill in society and someone speaks about it, my immediate response will not be to wonder how much the person got paid for that.”
She Still Feels Like An Up-and-coming Actress
Lydia Forson has stated that she doesn’t consider herself a top actress.
She said,
“I feel like I am not there yet…I feel like an up-and-coming actress…The years still don’t add up to me”.
Talking about some of the challenges she encountered on her journey to stardom, the top-leveled actress said:
“I always say I am privileged, I am coming from a home where I have amazing support—As the youngest girl in my family… my cousins, most of them are male, so I entered the industry from a place of privilege in how I saw myself. I naively believed women could have it all”
She Warns Fans Sneaking to Take Private Pictures of Her
The 2010’s best actress lamented, saying, “I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used public bathrooms, especially at restaurants, and come out to see someone recording me. Even as a fan, it’s wrong. Imagine I did this to you and posted it on the internet. Not cool”
No One Should Trust Minister Who Resigns To Run For President
According to her, they cannot be trusted because most of them fail to recognize societal problems, adding that Ghanaians must resist the hypocrisy of such politicians.
“Do not trust any presidential candidate who only resigned to run for president and not because they saw wrongdoing and wanted to do the right thing,” she wrote.
Her post comes a few days after Trade Minister, Alan Kyeremanten, tendered a resignation letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his bid to contest for the flagbearership slot of the NPP.
Age
She is 41 years of age. Born on 24 October 1984
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Lydia Forson Net Worth
Lydia Forson is currently one of the richest and most influential actresses in Ghana, with an estimated net worth of $500,000. Forson is among the richest actresses in the Ghanaian movie industry.
People Also Ask For FAQs
how old is Lydia Forson?
She is 41 years of age. Born on 24 October 1984
is lydia forson married?
Lydia Forson is still single, and she stated that getting married and having a kid is a personal choice, so she keeps her personal life private.
who is lydia forson?
Lydia Forson is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
where is lydia forson from?
Forson was born on 24 October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana.
Does Lydia Forson have a child?
Outspoken Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson has expressed great surprise at rumors circulating that she had a child who is at an orphanage. In a recent interview, the award-winning actress insisted that she doesn’t have any child in any orphanage hence described those claims as mere rumors
Who is lydia forson father?
Dr. Mathias Kwesi Forson has been a Reverened Minister for forty years of which he has ended his work as a Reverened Minister in the Methodist Church of Ghana.
