Edward Agyekum Kufuor, a celebrated actor and reverend minister, shared in a recent interview on ATUU with Abeiku Santana that he earned his debut acting role based on merit rather than his family background.
Despite being the son of a former president, he emphasized that he went through a standard audition process for his first role.
“On set, Shirley gave me a script and took me through auditions. I didn’t demand special treatment because I am the son of a president. Funny enough I was given the role of vice president and I delivered as expected,” he said.
Kufuor recounted how Shirley Frimpong-Manso, the renowned filmmaker, handed him a script and auditioned him like any other actor.
He humorously noted that he ended up playing the role of a vice president, which he performed successfully.
Kufuor credited Frimpong-Manso for significantly shaping his acting career, praising her for her ability to guide actors and help them deliver their best on set.
With multiple awards to his name, Kufuor has appeared in notable films such as When Love Comes Around, Blurred Lines, and Wrong Target. In addition to his acting career, he also serves as an executive member of the Governing Council of the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI).
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My father’s influence didn’t earn me my first movie role – Edward Agyekum Kufuor
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