Clara Amoateng Benson | |
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Born | |
Other names | Maame Serwaa |
Education | Knutsford University College |
Occupation | Actress |
Awards | Clara Benson awards |
Clara Amoateng Benson popularly known as Maame Serwaa is a young Ghanaian actress and brand ambassador.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] In April 2018, she was featured in BBC Africa’s documentary on the Thriving Ghanaian Movie Industry.[9][10][11][12][7] She has also won several awards including Kumawood Best Actress of the Year 2015 and Ghana Tertiary Awards Best Actress of the Year 2018.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][5]
Benson was born in Kumasi.[20] She was born on 19 August 2000 to Rose Benson and Opanyin Kwabena Nyame.[21] In 2017, she completed her secondary level education at Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School.[22][23] And then was awarded a four-year degree scholarship to study at the Knutsford University College located in East Legon, Accra.[24][25][26]
Benson started her acting career at the age of 6 and has since starred in several movies earning her over 10 years of experience in the Ghana movie industry. In 2018, she signed a five-year management deal with Silvanus Records.[27][28][29][7] She is currently the brand ambassador for Knutsford University College.[11][19][6]
She has starred in several movies including:[13][14][26][30]
In 2018, she was honoured by University of Cape Coast.[31] She has won several other awards which includes:[32][33][34][35][36][37]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2015 | Clara Benson | Best Indigenous Actress of the Year (City People Entertainment Awards ) | Won |
2018 | Clara Benson | Best Actress of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) | Won |
2018 | Clara Benson | Student of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) | Won |
2018 | Clara Benson | Student Entrepreneur of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) | Nominated |
2018 | Clara Benson | Student Foundation of the Year (Ghana Tertiary Awards) | Nominated |
2019 | Clara Benson | The Legendary Award (Ghana Film Summit 2019) | Won |