
Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante is a renowned Ghanaian actress, producer, director, and philanthropist, celebrated for her significant contributions to the film and entertainment industry in Ghana.
Currently serving as the CEO of the National Film Authority (NFA), Asante is a visionary leader shaping the future of African cinema.
Her critically acclaimed 2015 film, Silver Rain, earned international recognition, receiving nominations for “Best Film in West Africa,” “Best Costume,” and “Best Overall Film in Africa” at the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Profile details
Name: Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante
Born: 17th October
Nationality: Ghanaian
Education: University of Cape Coast
Career: Actress, Producer
Background
Juliet Asante, a celebrated Ghana national was born as the second of five children on 17th October.
She pursued her passion for storytelling from an early age. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees, one from the University of Cape Coast and another from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), where she graduated with first-class honors in Film Directing.
She later earned Master’s degrees in Public Administration (MPA) and Public Policy (MPP) from the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Career highlights
Juliet Asante began her acting career at just 17, making her mark in the 1996 film Deadly Voyage as Albert Mensah’s wife.
Over the years, she has starred in several notable films, including Twin Lovers, Fresh Blood, Tears of Blood, Ripples, and Thread of Ananse.
In 1999, she founded Eagle House Productions, a company dedicated to training actors and actresses in Ghana through its Eagle Drama Workshop.
She also launched Mobile Flicks in 2014, an innovative platform creating short films specifically for mobile phones in Africa.
Asante has written, directed, and produced popular television shows in Ghana, including Obaby, a dating show, and Secrets, a drama series.
She is also the founder and executive director of the Black Star International Film Festival, an initiative that celebrates African cinema and fosters global connections.
Filmography
- Deadly Voyage
- Silver Rain
- Twin Lovers
- Fresh Blood
- Tears of Blood
- Thread of Ananse
- Ripples
- Tinsel, etc.
Personal life
Juliet Asante is a private individual, but she has shared that her upbringing in Ghana shaped her resilient and innovative character.
She was married and has a daughter from the marriage. Despite her busy career, she remains a committed mother and values family life, alongside her professional and philanthropic pursuits.
Philanthropy
Beyond filmmaking, Juliet Asante is deeply committed to empowering women and communities.
She established the NGO Save Our Women International, focusing on female sexual education, and the Yaa Asantewa Library Project, aimed at building and stocking libraries across Ghana.
Asante has also served as a mentor on entrepreneurship at MIT’s Sloan School of Business and lectured in Mass Communication at Webster University in Ghana.
Recognitions
Juliet Asante’s impact has been widely recognized:
Best Actress Award of Ghana in 2001.
Named among The Hollywood Reporter’s “Next Generation International TV” honorees in 2009.
Recognized as one of the “World of A Difference 100 Most Impactful Women” by the Alliance for Women (TIAW) in 2009.
Celebrated by Ghana’s Association of Women Entrepreneur Leaders in 2009.
Net worth
As a multi-talented filmmaker, producer, and philanthropist, Juliet Asante has built an impressive career, with her net worth estimated to be about $500,000.
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