Maryam Booth

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Born
Maryam Ado Mohammed

(1993-10-28) 28 October 1993 (age 32)
Kano State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationActress
Known forDijangala and her role in The Milkmaid
ParentZainab Booth
RelativesAhmed Booth(brother)
AwardsAfrica Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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Early life and education

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Mohammed was born on 28 October 1993, in Kano, Kano State.[4] 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 eight years old.[5]

Career

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She hosted the 2019 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.[6] In 2020, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in The Milkmaid, directed by Desmond Ovbiagele.[7]

Filmography

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Films

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  • The Milkmaid (2020) as Zainab
  • Sanitation Day (2021) as Munirat
  • The Kiss of Death (2024)
  • The Suyis (2024)
  • The Two Aishas (2023)
  • Beyond the Veil (2023)
  • Lamba (2022)
  • Sarki Goma Zamani Goma (2021)
  • Tsakaninmu (2021)
  • Lagos to Abuja Coach (2020)
  • Jalil (2020)
  • Maimuna (2020)
  • Karki Manta Dani (2019)
  • Na Yarda (2019)
  • Gwarzon Shekara (2018)
  • Ruwan Dare (2018)
  • Hakkunde (2017)
  • Rariya (2017)
  • Mijin Biza (2017)
  • Dijangala (2008)
  • Bakar Tukunya (2007).[8]

TV series

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References

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