Qwasi Blay Jnr.

Godwin Kwesi Blay Ekra Jnr (born March 7, 1994) known by the showbiz name Qwasi Blay Jnr., is a Ghanaian actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the films Dance with the Devil, Grey Dust and The Billionaires Wife. He has been featured in fifteen movies and four TV series.[2]

Qwasi Blay Jnr.
Portrait of Qwasi Blay Jnr
Born
Godwin Kwesi Blay Ekra Jnr

(1994-03-07) March 7, 1994
Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesMost Wanted
CitizenshipGhanaian
Alma materKoforidua Technical University
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2016–present
Known forDance with the devil,Grey dust, 2 days after Friday, Grilled, Serial Deju vu
Awards2019 Ghana movie awards Best lead actor, Discovery of the year

Early life

He was born in Ghana as the third child in a family with five siblings: four males and a female. He completed primary and junior higher education at Great Lamptey Mills. Then he continued education from Aburi Secondary Technical (SHS). He took his tertiary education at the Koforidua Technical University and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.[1][2]

Career

He started acting career in 2016 as a child, appearing in Grey Dust, Grilled, and serial Deju Vu.[3] He received the Best Entertainment Male honor at the tertiary level and best male entertainment act at the maiden edition of the Social Media Entertainment awards.[2] He was later nominated for the Best Performance in a leading role at The 9th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards for the role in the film Adoma.[1][4][5][6]

Qwasi has been nominated for the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards as the "Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role" in his lead role in the movie Cross.[7]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2018Grey DustFilm
2019Dance with the DevilFilm
20202 Days After FridayFilm[8]
2021ShadowlessFilm
2021CrossFilm
2021IllusionsFilm
2021FamousFilm
2021Players vrs SlayersFilm
2022Anyone Out ThereFilm
2021Till Sunset Series
2021Deja VuSeries
2021Case Study Series
2021The Rich Girl Series
2022La Maison ChiqSeries[9]
2023The Billionaires WifeSeries[10]
2023Strange WorldSeries
2023MadamSeries[11]

Awards and nominations
Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2019 2019 Ghana Movie Awards Best Lead actor[12] Adoma Nominated
2019 2019 Ghana Movie Awards Discovery of the year[13] Adoma Nominated
2021 2021 Ghana Movie Awards Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role[14] Cross Nominated

References
  1. "Get familiar with Ghanaian most wanted actor, Qwasi Blay". ghanaweb. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. "QWASI BLAY JNR/ Ghana's Most Wanted Actor". gbafrica. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. "Movies and Series starring Quasi Blay Jr". irokotv. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  4. Guide, Daily (23 December 2019). "Surprises At 2019 Ghana Movie Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. "Ghana Movie Awards » 2019 Nominations". ghanamovieawards.com. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  6. "Nominees Released for 2019 Ghana Movie Awards - Full List". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  7. Online, Peace FM. "Ghana Movie Awards: Qwasi Blay Jnr Nominated For "Best Lead Actor"". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  8. "2 Days After Friday". ytainment. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  9. "Qwasi Blay Jnr starred in all New Movie series "La Maison Chiq" Produced by Woodin". Disturbing Africa. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  10. Graphic, Showbiz (22 February 2023). "Showmax announces new Original drama, The Billionaire's Wife". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  11. "Money, power and sex at play in Sparrow Production's new 'Madam' series - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  12. Aryee, Naa Ayeley (10 December 2019). "Full list of nominees for Ghana Movie Awards 2019; Moesha, Serwaa make list". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  13. "'Gold Coast Lounge', 'Away Bus' top 2019 Ghana Movie Awards nominations list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  14. "Ghana Movie Awards 2021: Full list of nominations - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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