Maryam_Booth
Born
Maryam Ado Mohammed

(1993-10-28) 28 October 1993 (age 30)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationActress
Known forHer role in The Milkmaid (film)
AwardsAfrica Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Maryam Ado Mohammed, also known as Maryam Booth (born on 28 October 1993) is a Nigerian actress and model, best known for her role in The Milkmaid (film) (2020), which was Nigeria's representative for the best international feature category at the Academy Awards. For her role as "Zainab" in the film, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.[1][2]

Early life and education

Maryam was born on 28 October 1993, in Kano, Kano State. Two of her siblings, as well as her late mother Zainab Booth are also professional actors. In an interview with BellaNaija, she disclosed that she's been acting since she was 8 years.[3][4]

Career

She hosted the 2019 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.[5] In 2020, Maryam won the best supporting actress category at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[4] Her performance in the film by Desmond Obviagele earned her the title of Best Supporting Actress at the recently held 2017 edition of the esteemed Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).[6]

References

  1. ^ "Maryam Booth: 'Nude video no go make us ban Maryam from Kannywood'". BBC. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "AMAA 2020: Maryam Booth wins best supporting actress". DailyTrust. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ Damilola, O (13 February 2021). "Introducing #BNMeetTheStar: Meet Maryam Booth; Lead Actress in Nigeria's 2021 Oscars Movie Selection". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Continental pip for Kannywood starlet, Maryam Booth, at AMAA". Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ Nwanne, Chuks (21 December 2019). "Best Of Nollywood Lights Up Kano". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Continental pip for Kannywood starlet, Maryam Booth, at AMAA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.

External links

Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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