John Apea
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John Apea is a Ghanaian actor
. In 2008 he won the African Movie Academy Award
for Best Screenplay for the film Run Baby Run
in which he also featured as the lead actor.
and Social Policy
at the University of York
. He is one of the lead actors in the popular Ghanaian television series Home Sweet Home.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. In 2008 he 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 Screenplay for the film Run Baby Run
Run Baby Run (film)
Run Baby Run is a Ghanaian action film directed by Emmanuel Apea and starring John Apea. The film received 8 nominations and won 4 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2008, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.-Cast:*John Apea - Enoch Sarpong Jr.*...
in which he also featured as the lead actor.
Career
Apea studied SociologySociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
and Social Policy
Social policy
Social policy primarily refers to guidelines, principles, legislation and activities that affect the living conditions conducive to human welfare. Thus, social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues...
at the University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
. He is one of the lead actors in the popular Ghanaian television series Home Sweet Home.