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Clara Amoateng Benson
Born (2000-08-19) August 19, 2000 (age 24)
Kumasi, Ghana
Other namesMaame Serwaa
EducationKnutsford University College
OccupationActress
AwardsClara Benson awards

Clara Amoateng Benson popularly known as Maame Serwaa is a young Ghanaian actress and brand ambassador.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] In April 2018, she was featured in BBC Africa’s documentary on the Thriving Ghanaian Movie Industry.[9][10][11][12][7] She has also won several awards including Kumawood Best Actress of the Year 2015 and Ghana Tertiary Awards Best Actress of the Year 2018.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][5]

Education

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Benson was born in Kumasi.[20] She was born on 19 August 2000 to Rose Benson and Opanyin Kwabena Nyame.[21] In 2017, she completed her secondary level education at Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School.[22][23] And then was awarded a four-year degree scholarship to study at the Knutsford University College located in East Legon, Accra.[24][25][26]

Career

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Benson started her acting career at the age of 6 and has since starred in several movies earning her over 10 years of experience in the Ghana movie industry. In 2018, she signed a five-year management deal with Silvanus Records.[27][28][29][7] She is currently the brand ambassador for Knutsford University College.[11][19][6]

Filmography

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She has starred in several movies including:[13][14][26][30]

  • Me Ba
  • School Girl (2013)
  • Agyanka Mmobro (2013) as Brenyah
  • Ohia Asem (2014) as Serwaah
  • Ohia Asoma Wo (2014) as Princess
  • Ama Pooley (2015)
  • Adepa (2016) as Yaa
  • The Christmas After Party (2018)
  • My Name is Ramadan (2018)
  • Hope (2020) as Nurse
  • Shadowless (2021) David's Mother
  • Sekina
  • Tumi
  • Ntaafo Tumi
  • Otan Ne Bayie
  • Maame Serwaa Asuoden
  • Bayie Economy
  • My Mother My Jewel
  • Maame Serwaa Amanehunu
  • Maame Serwaa in Love
  • Merciful Satan
  • Obofo Maame Serwaa
  • Maame Serwaa Time Aso
  • Who Killed Maame Serwaa
  • Akokoa
  • Few Good Men
  • Nnipa Sei Nnipa
  • Seed Of Rejection
  • Medimafo Tease

Awards

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In 2018, she was honoured by University of Cape Coast.[31] She has won several other awards which includes:[32][33][34][35][36][37]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Clara Benson Best Indigenous Actress of the Year (City People Entertainment Awards ) Won
2018 Clara Benson Best Actress of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) Won
2018 Clara Benson Student of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) Won
2018 Clara Benson Student Entrepreneur of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) Nominated
2018 Clara Benson Student Foundation of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) Nominated
2019 Clara Benson The Legendary Award (Ghana Film Summit 2019) Won

References

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  1. ^ "I don't mind marrying a Muslim – Maame Serwaa". Entertainment. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  2. ^ "Maame Serwaa reveals why she always turns down romantic roles in movies". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  3. ^ Mensah, Jeffrey (2019-08-07). "Kumawood actress Maame Serwaa flaunts mansion & Benz car in new photos". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  4. ^ ""I can earn up to Gh¢2,500 a movie" – Child actor Maame Serwaa". Proudly Ghanaian! | Enews. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  5. ^ a b "Actress Maame Serwaa celebrates birthday with hot new photos". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  6. ^ a b "Joe Mettle Is My Crush – Maame Serwaa". Atinka FM. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  7. ^ a b c Starrfmonline. "Kumawood's Maame Serwaa featured in BBC's documentary | Starr Fm". Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  8. ^ "I Didn't Kill My Mother - Maame Serwaa". DailyGuide Network. 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  9. ^ "Maame Serwaa featured in BBC documentary". Entertainment. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  10. ^ "Actress Maame Serwaa Features on BBC News Documentary". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  11. ^ a b "BBC News finally release video documentary on Maame Serwaa". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  12. ^ Starrfmonline. "Kumawood's Maame Serwaa featured in BBC's documentary | Starr Fm". Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  13. ^ a b "Maame Serwaa is Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018 Best Actress". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  14. ^ a b "Actress Maame Serwaa celebrates birthday with hot new photos". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  15. ^ "Young Ghanaian Celebrities Below 20 - No.1 Will Blow You Off!". BuzzGhana - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  16. ^ "VIDEO: Whilst Maame Serwaa Is On BBC Making Ghana Proud, Yaa Jackson Is Here In Ghana Wallowing In Perpetual Ashawobrity". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2019-01-20. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  17. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Actress Maame Serwaa In VIDEO Of BBC Documentary". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  18. ^ "I'm still a Kumawood actor —Maame Serwaa". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  19. ^ a b "Maame Serwaa adjudged Best Actress at Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  20. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Did Actress Maame Serwaa Obtain Poor BECE Results?". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  21. ^ James, Kamoche (2018-04-20). "Maame Serwaa Biography". Age, Family, Education, Net-worth, Personal Life. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  22. ^ "Kumawood actress, Maame Serwaa graduates from SHS". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  23. ^ zionfelix (2017-05-09). "Maame Serwaa Completes SHS, See Photos Of The Big Surprise Kumawood Actors Gave Her". ZionFelix.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  24. ^ "No UG! Maame Serwaa awarded 4-year degree scholarship". Entertainment. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  25. ^ Quartey, Daniel (2018-11-14). "Maame Serwaa gets mouth-watering scholarship to study at KNUSTFord University". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  26. ^ a b "Maame Serwaa is Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018 Best Actress". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  27. ^ "I want to go international – Maame Serwaa reveals as she inks 5-year deal". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  28. ^ "Maame Serwaa Earns 5-Year Juicy Deal". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  29. ^ "Maame Serwaa inks 5-year deal with Silvanus Records; gets a car and house". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  30. ^ Acquah, Edward (2019-01-04). "I'm not ready to marry – Maame Serwaa". Kasapa102.5FM. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  31. ^ Effah, K. (2018-10-24). "Actress Maame Serwaa honoured by University of Cape Coast". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  32. ^ "Maame Serwaa wins two awards at Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018". Entertainment. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  33. ^ Quartey, Daniel (2018-11-15). "Kumawood star Maame Serwaa up for four awards". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  34. ^ "Maame Serwaa adjudged Best Actress at Ghana Tertiary Awards 2018". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  35. ^ "Maame Serwaa grabs 'The Legendary Award'". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  36. ^ "Actress Maame Serwaa grabs Legendary Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  37. ^ "List of Ghanaian Winners at City People Entertainment Awards". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
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