Michelle Attoh is a vibrant presence in the Ghanaian entertainment space, known for her roles as an actress, producer, entrepreneur and television host. Michelle is the founder and Marketing Director of Emerge Ghana Limited, a successful marketing, advertising and communication agency, and has contributed significantly to the business landscape in Ghana. Michelle stole our hearts in the longtimefavorite series on TV, “Ultimate Paradise,” and has hosted popular shows like ‘At Home With Michelle Attoh’ and ‘Today’s Woman’ on Media General’s TV3 channel.
Profile Summary
* Full name: Michelle Attoh
* Birthday: October 27th, 1974
* Age: 51 years
* Nationality: Ghanaian
* Hometown: Jamestown, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
* Tribe: Ga
* Instagram account: @michelle_attoh
Early Life and Education
Michelle Attoh was born in Accra, Ghana, on October 27th, 1974, into a family of artistic history. Her mother, Rama Brew, is/was a well-known actress in Ghana and played a lead character in the popular TV Series Home Sweet Home. After her parents divorced at the age of 2, Michelle’s mother married an Italian man, and the family moved to Torino, Italy, when she was only five years old.
At age 13, she came back to Ghana and attended Ghana International School (GIS) and later attended Labone Senior High School. In hopes of finding a connection to her biological father, she briefly moved to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, before coming back to Ghana and completing her education.
Family Background
Michelle is a single child of her biological parents but has a host of step-siblings. Her mother, Rama Brew, has made a name for herself as an actor as well as a skilled jazz musician.
Personal Life
Michelle Attoh married young at age 21, shortly after she got popular with Ultimate Paradise, but the relationship ended in a separation in 2005. Michelle proudly has two kids, a daughter born in 1995 and a son in 1999.
Career Journey
Michelle initially set a path to become a lawyer, but things changed after she was cast in Ultimate Paradise. That is what gave Michelle the love for acting, and she acted alongside notable actors such as George Williams and her mother. After a while of family life, she has the opportunity to take a stab at the entertainment sector in South Africa, appearing in the soap opera Egoli and being the host of shows on DSTV.
Michelle continued to shine in her career when she returned to Ghana after being apart from life in South Africa, hosting everything from Because I Want To Be and Today’s Woman on TV3. Michelle also has skills as a marketing consultant, public relations specialist, interior decorator, and the CEO of Emerge Ghana Limited.
Notable Works
– Films:
– La Maison Chiq
– Ultimate Paradise
– Us in Between
– Fix Us
– Egoli (South African Soap Opera)
– Productions:
– All Walks of Life (Online TV Series)
– Queens of the Market
Awards and Recognition
Michelle has been acknowledged for her talent when she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fix Us at the Ghana Movie Awards in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
– Is Michelle Attoh related to Chris Attoh? Yes, they are related; both are part of the Attoh family.
– How old is Michelle Attoh? 51 years (2024, born 1975).
– Is Michelle Attoh married? Michelle is presently divorced.
Michelle Attoh continues to be a symbol of resilience and multi-talentedness. She exemplifies the notion that if you love what you are doing, you can succeed in many things. You can follow her on Instagram @michelle_attoh [https://www.instagram.com/michelle_attoh] to learn more about her current projects and ventures!
