Mike Boateng
Mike Boateng | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Boateng London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Television | Love Island (2015 TV series, series 6) (2020) |
Michael Boateng is a reality TV personality.[1] Boateng first came to public attention in 2020 when he appeared on the sixth series of reality dating show Love Island.[2][3][4] Boateng was eliminated on day 41 from the show, narrowly missing the opportunity to participate in the finals.[5] Boateng then went on to appear on Celebrity Ex on the Beach in 2022.[6]
Career
[edit | edit source]Football
[edit | edit source]Boateng joined Sheffield United Academy in 2013[7] signing from non-league side Handsworth FC, where he was team-mates with Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He went on to sign a third-year scholarship at Sheffield United.[8] During his time at Sheffield United, Boateng was loaned out to Emley A.F.C.[9] before returning to Sheffield United at the end of his scholarship and then released from the club.[10]
Love Island
[edit | edit source]Boateng was employed by Greater Manchester Police where he served two years as a police constable.[11][12][13] After two years of police service, Boateng ventured into television, becoming a cast member on the first winter series of Love Island in 2020.[14] He then went on to appear on Celebrity Ex on the Beach in 2022.
Awards
[edit | edit source]In 2020, Boateng was nominated for a National Reality TV Award in the "Best Male Personality of the Year" category.[15] In 2022, Boateng was again nominated for a National Reality TV Award, this time in the "Reality Personality of the Year" category.[16]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Boateng's brother, who changed his name to Samuel Brooksworth, has also participated in reality television. In 2016, he competed as a contestant on the popular reality series, 'The Apprentice'.[17]
References
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External links
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- Mike Boateng at IMDb