Esau Owusu Dahnsaw

Liberian actor and model (born 1984)

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Israel Owusu Dahnsaw

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Israel Owusu Dahnsaw

21 April 1984 (1984-04-21) (age 41)

Grand Bassa, Liberia

Other names| Major Dahnsaw (Military Rank)
Education| Diploma, security commander's course; Aviation Administrator.
Alma mater| Shijiazhuang Mechanized Infantry Academy, People's Liberation Army, China
Occupation(s)| Actor, administrator, model, voice over artist
Years active| 2009–present
Height| 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Spouse| SINGLE
Children| 1 Son.
Awards| Best Supporting Actor 2024, Liberia Film Awards
Website| youtube.com/channel/UCXZ3_lmI54I8RnxvjbWCfLA

Israel Owusu Dahnsaw, commonly known as Major Dahnsaw, is a Liberian actor, Minister, Administrator, Voice over artist and model.[1] He is the Most Outstanding Liberian Actor/Frank Artus Studio in 2016.[2][3] He is the third runner-up of the 11th edition of the Nigerian television show The Next Movie Star in 2015.[4][5]

## Career

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He hails from the Bassa Tribe of Grand Bassa territory. In 2014, he acted in the film DugborMar, which made his turning point.[6] In 2015, he performed at the reality television show in Nigeria, "Next Movie Star" in 2015. During the competition, he became the third runner-up, as well as won two titles: The Most Photogenic Competitor and the Mr. Game Changer.[7] After returning to Liberia, he was awarded with a special appreciation award from the Frank Artus Studios (FAST) and Actor's and Liberian Entertainers. Then in 2016, he was nominated in the Best Actor category of The Liberian Entertainment Awards in the United States of America. In the same year, he made his maiden cinema appearance with Freedom. The film was later nominated in the Movie of the year category in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. In 2018, he acted in another cinematic movie titled PROVIDENCE alongside Vivica A. Fox, Van Vicker, Lisa Wu and the film was directed by Tyler Perry's Roger Bobb. In 2019 he also acted in a pitch to Netflix by Hollywood Producer and Director Stonz Walters titled CHILD SOLDIERS.[8]

In 2016, he made his first Nollywood television appearance by acting in the series Shades of Grey. Then he acted in another Nollywood film, The Hidden Heir with Co Star Ruth Kadiri.[9] Since then he has acted in more than 15 films and television serials in Liberia and Nigeria.[8] In 2017, Dahnsaw was appointed as Liberia's Brand Ambassador to the Africa Cinematography Festival (ACF) in Nigeria. A position he currently holds.[2][10]

## References

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1. ^ "Liberia: Dahnsaw, 3rd Runner-Up At 'Next Movie Star' Competition in Nigeria". allafrica. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
2. ^ a b "Liberian Actor Unveiled ACF Brand Ambassador in Nigeria". FrontPageAfrica. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
3. ^ "JMK PUBLICATIONS TAKES ON ACTOR E OWUSU DAHSHAW". LSV Magazine. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
4. ^ "Liberia's Dahnsaw Wins 3 Prizes In Nigeria's 'Next Movie Star' Competition – Global News Network". Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
5. ^ "LIBERIAN MOVIE STAR TO REPRESENT LIBERIA AT NEXT MOVIE STAR COMPETITION IN NIGERIA". LSV Magazine. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
6. ^ "Trendy Africa II". trendyafrica.blogspot.com. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
7. ^ "E. OWUSU DAHNSAW WINS 3 PRIZES IN NIGERIA'S NEXT MOVIE STAR ACTING COMPETITION". blankpage. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
8. ^ a b "QUANTUM LEAP by Liberia Superstar Esau Owusu Dahnsaw". Liberian Stars Views’. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
9. ^ "Behind the Scene Photos From New Movie Starring E Owusu Dahnsaw – The Hidden Heir". Liberian Stars Views’. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
10. ^ "LIBERIAN ACTOR, OTHERS NAMED AFRICAN FESTIVAL AMBASSADORS". Nordic Africa News. Retrieved 10 October 2021.