Joselyn Dumas
Background
My name is Joselyn Dumas, I am an actress and I also anchor the show, ‘t home with Joselyn Dumas’. I was born in Accra Ghana but attended college in the United States, where I studied for eight years, earning a degree in administrative law. When I relocated to Ghana, I was supposed to attend law school for one year before being called to the bar but that was when I discovered that I had a passion for media, I opted to go into media practice instead.
Acting
My movie credits include ‘The Sting Tale’ where I was nominated as best actress in a leading role along with Omotola and Hollywood’s Kimberly Elise, ‘Perfect Picture,’ ‘Bed of Roses’ and ‘Adam’s Apple,’ the TV series I am currently shooting.
Shows
I was called from the set of another show, ‘The One Show’ to host at ‘Home with Joselyn Dumas,’ which is currently hosted in partnership with Ghana socialite, Michelle Attoh. It is more of a conversational talk show, people come to my home and we sit down and have a conversation. We talk as friends and about everything. On the show, we project Africa in a positive way. I have also spoken to a lot of Africans in the Diaspora. These are our brothers who are doing amazing things in the entertainment and fashion industry. We try to project them positively and tell people that Africa has a strong and powerful heritage. I would love to have Genevieve Nnaji and others on my programme.
Typical day in my life
I wake up in the morning, go to the gym and from there, I go on set to shoot ‘Adam’s Apple’. After, this, I rush to the set of my live show at 6pm. After the live show, I have to go back and finish the recording on the set of ‘Adam’s Apple’. It is a very chaotic life.
Relaxation
The days that I am not working, I read. My friends and I would buy a book and we would read and discuss the lives of the people in the book.
Likes/dislikes
I don’t like it when people pronounce my name wrongly. I have heard people call me ‘Justin,’ ‘Jocelyn’ and ‘Josephine.’ I like easy going people.
Ghana movie industry
The competition in the industry is very healthy. The industry in the whole of Africa has gone through a facelift and everybody is taking personal branding seriously unlike what obtained in the past. Ghanaian actors are not poor. What is happening right now is that there is a lull in our movie industry. The stakeholders are taking a break. They are coming back bigger and better.
Brand ambassador
Currently, I am the face of Range Rover Evoque.I thank God for that opportunity because it could have been anybody else that would have been picked for the job but they were looking for somebody with style, class and presence, and they picked me. I am always grateful to God for that opportunity.
Embarrassing moment
The day I fell on stage in Denrele’s shoes! Denrele was interviewing me during the channel O’ event and he came up with the game of ‘truth or dare’ and I decided that I would not want to tell Denrele and the whole world my secret. I decided to dare. He took off his shoes and put them on my feet. His shoes are 12 inch block heels and they felt as if I was wearing cement on my feet. It was the most embarrassing moment of my career.
Style
Style means a lot to me and it has taken me a while to find my individual style. As a teenager, I loved jeans and I did not wear make-up. One of the best things a woman can wear apart from her smile is her style. Fashion faux pas? I have not committed any lately but when you are in the limelight, everybody becomes your stylist and adviser. I am accustomed to people correcting my dressing and telling me how I should combine colours.
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