Ellen Kyei White is a multi-talented Ghanaian actress, film producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist who is known as a titan of the entertainment and business space in Ghana. She has risen to fame as the founder and CEO of White’s Movie Production, which specialized in the production of award-winning Ghanaian films such as Fault and The List, among other films. This role, in addition to her acting credits in films such as Okukuseku, Eden, and Medofo Pa, truly makes Ellen Kyei White one of Ghana’s most loved personalities.
PROFILE SUMMARY OF ELLEN KYEI WHITE
* Full name: Ellen Kyei White
* Date of birth: September 30, 1984
* Age: 39 years (in 2023)
* National origin: Ghanaian
* Hometown: Ofoase Kokoben, in the Ashanti region
* Tribe: Asante
* Other websites:
* Instagram: @kyeiwhite1Â
* Twitter: @KyeiWhiteÂ
* Facebook: Ellen Kyei White
Early Life & Family Background
Ellen Kyei White was born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Her life story reminds us of resilience. At the age of five, she lost her father, Mr. Kyei White, and was brought up by her mother, Madam Agnes Kyei. Although Ellen grew up in Kumasi, she has spent some of her life living abroad, which helped with her perspective on life and business.
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Ellen’s father had three wives; Ellen’s mother was the third wife, and together Ellen’s parents had three children: Ellen and her sister, who is younger than Ellen. If you consider the siblings of Ellen on her mother’s side, she is one of six children, and on her father’s side, she is one of ten. Even with these complicated family dynamics, Ellen has maintained a positive relationship with her siblings.
Educational Background
Ellen attended Adventist Preparatory and Junior High School in the Ashanti Region for her primary education and Adventist Day Senior High School for her secondary education. Her educational experience gave her the discipline that she has applied toward her acting career and business endeavors.
Personal Life
Ellen Kyei White is married to a Ghanaian man living in Germany, and they have a son. As a mother, Ellen has a fulfilling family life to go along with an already fulfilling career.
Acting Career: From Accident to Stardom
Ellen stumbled into the world of acting. When she was 19 years old, Ellen was sent on an errand to Adum, Kumasi, when she met Jackson K. Bentum, a popular Ghanaian filmmaker. Bentum saw potential in her and offered her a role in his movie Okukuseku, in which she played girlfriend to the late Santo.
Ellen never meant to act, but the chance led to her famous career. After that, Ellen traveled abroad for a number of years before reestablishing herself in Ghana, where she was able to pursue her love of acting again and enter business.
Ellen has continued to work with esteemed filmmakers such as Reverend Samuel Nyamekye of Miracle Films Productions. She has appeared in several films, and she has produced three films for her production company, White’s Movie Production.
Examples of movies
Ellen Kyei White has appeared in numerous Ghanaian films, which show her versatility and depth as an actress, including but not limited to:
* Okukuseku
* Eden
* Medofo Pa
* Odo Ntentan
* Tomorrow
* M’ano Asem
* Esum Wo Nipa Mu
* Black and White
* Opimfuor
* Job Amanehunu
PRODUCED MOVIES
Ellen has produced the following for White’s Movie Production:
* Fault
* Spirit of Darkness
* The List
Awards & Achievements
Ellen has not gone unnoticed for her talent. One particular accolade: Ellen won the Best Actor Female (Ghana) in 2018 from the Zulu African Film Academy Awards (ZAFAA), cementing her spot as one of Ghana’s most exceptional actresses.
Business/Social Ventures
Outside of acting, Ellen Kyei White is a businesswoman and operates
* White Cold Store, opposite Atasomanso Market in the Ashanti Region
* Seven cars that are in the transportation business
* properties, including a mansion worth a million dollars in Kumasi.
Ellen Kyei White’s business spirit is something else, married with her art, and acts as a great motivation for those pursuing a creative path as well as business.
Lifestyle & Properties
Ellen enjoys a very luxurious lifestyle, owning high-end vehicles such as an Infiniti QX56 SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. She has an estimated net worth of $600,000, making her one of the richest actresses in Ghana.
FAQ: Ellen Kyei White
* Is Ellen Kyei White a twin?
No, she is not a twin
* What are two movies of Ellen Kyei White?
Okukuseku and Tomorrow.
* What is Ellen Kyei White’s date of birth?
September 30th, 1984.
* How old is Ellen Kyei White?
She is 39 years old in 2023.
Conclusion
Ellen Kyei White is not just an actress but an inspiration in the entertainment and business space in Ghana. Ellen’s journey—from a chance meeting with a filmmaker to a household name in Ghana—is a story of making the most out of features and hard work. Ellen continues to make her mark in Ghana—and beyond—whether it is through her moving performances, her entrepreneurship, or her charitable involvement.
