Elikem Kumordzie
| Elikem Kumordzie | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Elikem Kumordzie November 7, 1988 Accra, Ghana |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Elikem The Tailor |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2012–present |
| 🌐 Website | http://elikemkumordzie.com/ |
Elikem Kumordzie commonly known as Elikem The Tailor (born November 7, 1988) is a Ghanaian actor, fashion designer and master of ceremonies.[1][2][3][4]
In 2013 Kumordzie came third on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa (season 8), representing Ghana.
Early life and Education[edit]
Elikem was born in Accra, and attended Kay Billie Klaer Academy and Englebert Junior High School. For his secondary education, he attended St. Thomas Aquinas SHS,[5] a secondary school in Accra. He later proceeded to University of Ghana, where he obtained a BSc in Combined Psychology and Theater Arts.
Career[edit]
In 2013 Kumordzie appeared on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa (season 8), representing Ghana. He emerged third and first ever Ghanaian to make it at the grand finals.[6][7][8][9]
His breakthrough acting role was in 2013 when he actedin a movie titled Cheaters. He has also acted in Silver Rain (2015),[10][11] Pauline's Diary (2017),[12][13] among others.
In 2019, he was nominated as "Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet" at the Glitz Style Awards.[14]
Selected filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
- Cheaters (2013) [15]
- Prince of Brimah (2014) [16]
- The Bachelors (2014) [17]
- Happy Death Day (2015) [18]
- Happy Death Day (2015) [18]
- Silver Rain (2015)
- Princess Natasha (2015) [19]
- The Joy of Natasha (2015) [20]
- Utopia (2016) [21]
- Pauline's Diary (2017)
- The King with No Culture (2018) [22]
Television[edit]
Personal life[edit]
In June 2015, Elikem married Pokello.[24] The two had met at the Big Brother Africa (season 8) reality TV show, The Chase and hit it off. The couple divorced in 2018 and had a son together.[25][26][27]
Award[edit]
- 2014 - Best Actor in a Leading Role, 2014 Ghana Movie Awards[28]
- 2015 - Best Costume and Wardrobe Designer, I do, 2015 Ghana Movie Awards[29]
- 2015 - Favourite Actor Award, Golden Movie Awards[30]
- 2019 - Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet, Glitz Style Awards in Accra[31]
- 2019 - Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year, Fashion and Lifestyle Awards
References[edit]
- ↑ Akpene Nyarku, Gloria (13 November 2017). "My marriage is no one's business - Elikem reacts to divorce rumours". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "6 Times Elikem Kumordzi Proved He Is 'The Tailor'". Ghafla. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (24 November 2017). "Elikem Da Tailor shows his versatility". Grahic. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "Elikem Kumordzie takes a swipe at Shatta Wale over his BET comments". May 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Elikem Kumordzie Biography - Age". April 12, 2016.
- ↑ Daily, Graphic (26 August 2013). "Why Elikem deserved to win BBA grand prize". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "Big Brother Africa Contestant, Elikem Kumordzie Warn South Africans". Peacefm. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ Debrah, Ameyaw (5 August 2013). "Elikem becomes first Ghanaian to make Big Brother Africa finals as he wins final head of house task #bbathechase". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ Aglanu, Ernest Dela (11 August 2013). "Africa roots for Elikem to win Big Brother Africa The Chase". Ghana Web. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4558830/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm. Retrieved 1 November 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (24 February 2015). "Silver Rain makes its debut". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "PAULINE'S DIARY (2017)". bbfc.co.uk. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "Pauline's Diary: Movie on domestic violence premieres on Feb. 23". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ↑ Daily, Graphic (26 August 2013). "King Promise wins big at 2019 Glitz Style Awards". Ghana Web. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "CHEATERS". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "PRINCE OF BARMAH". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "BACHELORS". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "HAPPY DEATH DAY". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "Princess Natasha" – via www.imdb.com.
- ↑ "Joy of Natasha" – via www.imdb.com.
- ↑ "I had to learn to speak Ga for Utopia movie; that's the beauty –Elikem Kumordzie". September 2, 2016.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 "The First Ever Epic Ghanaian Movie "The King With No Culture" To Hit The Cinema on 5th May". April 10, 2018.
- ↑ "I owe all actors who featured in 'Table of Men' TV series – Ekow Smith-Asante". June 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Elikem And Pokello Welcome Baby Girl". Modern Ghana.
- ↑ "The Inside Story: Why Elikem Wants To Divorce Pokello". Modern Ghana.
- ↑ Ghana, News. "Elikem Kumordzie Shares His Great Family Moments - News Ghana".
- ↑ "Pokello Reveals Why She Divorced With Elikem ⋆ Pindula News". April 27, 2019.
- ↑ "Full List of the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Winners…". Ghana Celebrities. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
- ↑ "Full list of winners at Ghana Movie Awards 2015". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
- ↑ "Music takes over Golden Movie awards". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
- ↑ "Subscribe to read". Kuul Peeps. Retrieved 2019-11-01.
External links[edit]
- Elikem Kumordzie on IMDb
- Elikem Kumordzie at Television South Africa
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