Ama K. Abebrese is a British

British people

The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...

 television presenter, producer

Film producer

A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...

 and actress of Ghanaian origin. In 2011 she won the African Movie Academy Award

African Movie Academy Award

The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...

 for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Career

Abebrese started her training at 'Youth Culture Television' in London, an organisation started by Sabrina Guinness

Sabrina Guinness

Sabrina Guinness, to James Guinness and his wife Pauline, née Mander.She runs the charity Youth Cable Television in London, is an heiress in the Guinness family, and is famous for her contacts in the media world. In 1979 she dated Prince Charles before his courtship with Lady Diana Spencer.Youth...

 on the TV show Challenge Anneka

Challenge Anneka

Challenge Anneka is a British television programme, produced by the independent production company Mentorn for the BBC, which aired on Friday, later Saturday evenings on BBC One between 8 September 1989 and 15 October 1995. It was announced in 2006 that the series is returning, but this time on...

. She was a presenter on BBC2's youth show Pass da Mic and the English File educational series.
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

Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...

 to Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley

David "Ziggy" Marley is a Jamaican musician and leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He is the oldest son of famed reggae musician Bob Marley...

. Her film credits include the International multi award winning film Sinking Sands

Sinking Sands

Sinking Sands is a 2010 Ghanaian drama film written, produced & directed by Leila Djansi, and starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama Abebrese & Yemi Blaq...

, directed by 2011 "BAFTA LA" and "Pan African Film festival" prize winner Leila Djansi

Leila Djansi

Leila Djansi is an American/Ghanaian filmmaker who started her film career in the Ghana film industry.-Personal Life:Leila Djansi was born Leila Afua Djansi on 17 July 1981. Her father was a pilot and her mother a Senior Nursing officer. She grew up in India and Ghana...

. 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

Surrey

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. She is the Head of Local productions at Viasat 1

Viasat 1

Viasat 1 is a Ghanaian television channel owned by the Swedish listed media group, Modern Times Group .The channel was awarded a licence from the National Communications Authority of the Republic of Ghana in December 2007 and started broadcasting on December 12, 2008 on 6 p.m...

 television station in Ghana.

Filmography

• Sinking Sands
  Sinking Sands
  Sinking Sands is a 2010 Ghanaian drama film written, produced & directed by Leila Djansi, and starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama Abebrese & Yemi Blaq...
  
  , 2010: Role- Pabi
• Elmina, 2010: Role- Araba:2010
• London Get Problem, 2006: Role- Cameo