Naa Ashorkor (born 24 November 1988), also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a Ghanaian actress, media personality and theatre director who works at Media General Limited, the parent company of TV3 Ghana.
Before joining the Media General Limited, she worked with Asaase Radio, an Accra-based radio station. She is known for starring in The Perfect Picture (2009) and Iroko TV's Poisoned Bait.
In 2010, she won Best Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in The Perfect Picture. Ashorkor also starred alongside Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, and John Dumelo.
Career
Ashorkor, along with Chris Attoh, hosted the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. She also hosted the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant for eight years. Askorkor began working as a presenter with Starr 103.5 FM where she hosted the mid-morning show titled The Zone.
In 2008, she made her film debut in Scorned, directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.
She was a presenter with the Multimedia Group from 2017 to 2020, where she hosted Showbiz A-Z and Strong and Sassy. She moved to Asaase Radio at the end of June 2020 and began hosting the shows Between Hours and Just Us. In March 2021, she hosted the 3Music Awards.
She is a businesswoman who runs Jaarno, a digital food market, and April Communications, a theatre production company.
Ashorkor serves as a brand ambassador for Unilever Ghana and Verna Mineral Water. She is also associated with DKT International Ghana as the Lydia Contraceptives brand ambassador.
Ashorkor has appeared in several television commercials, including Tigo Ghana's "Drop That Yam" and the Yensor Nkoaa commercials.
On 1 June 2024, she co-hosted the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards with Chris Attoh.
Stage performances and directorial work Ashorkor has been involved in Ghana's modern stage movement, with performances and directorial ventures that explore complex social themes.
In June 2024, Ashorkor made her directorial debut with The Legend of Aku Sika written by Professor Martin Owusu.
She performed a solo role in the Spanish monologue Five Hours with Mario on the international stage.
She also directed and starred in Beyond the Walls, a prison theatre production staged at Ghana's National Theatre. The play focusses on the lives of incarcerated women and advocates for rehabilitation through the arts.
Recognition In addition to accolades for her work in film and broadcasting, Ashorkor has received recognition for her artistic contributions on both local and international platforms. She is known for championing stories that center women's voices, health, and empowerment.
Personal life
Ashorkor married her long-time partner Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji, in 2014. On 15 August 2017, she announced the birth of her first son through news outlets and social media. She announced the birth of her second son on 1 July 2019.
Filmography Film +YearTitle Role Notes 2025For Love and CountryDorothy AnnanLead role2024EvorLawyer Jean AsiamahDrama2023NineNews AnchorFantasy thriller2020Adam The First BintuSupporting roleAloe VeraVerandaSupporting role2019The Perfect Picture - Ten Years LaterAkasi DuahSupporting role2015One More DayJoeSupporting role2014Letter From AdamKabukiSupporting role 2014Poisoned BaitKadijahSupporting role2010 - 2013Adams ApplesKukuaaLead role 2010Checkmate Naana Supporting role 2009Double Zulaika Supporting role 2009The Perfect PictureAkasiLead role. Won 3 African Movie Awards for Lead Role, Best Performer by Actor in Supporting Role & Best Director 2008Scorned Soraya Supporting role Television Year TitleRolesNotes20223Music Awards 2022Herself (co-host)Television special20213Music Awards 2021Herself (co-host)Television special2020Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) AwardsHerself (host)Television special2017Peoples Celebrity AwardsHerself (host)Television special20173rd Edition of the American Ghanaian Chicken Recipe CompetitionHerself (host)Television special2016Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) AwardsHerself (host)Television special2016Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsHerself (co-host)Television special2015Just The LawHerself (host)Law show2013African Movie Academy AwardsHerself (host)Television special2012 - 2017Tales From the Powder RoomHerself (host)Girl talk & discussion series2010 - 2012Miss Malaika Grand FinaleHerself (host)Television special2011 - 2012Close Up Salsa Fiesta Herself (host)Reality television series2009 - 2016Guess Who's Coming for DinnerHerself (host)Reality television series2009 - Date Miss GhanaHerself (host)Beauty pageant Stage +YearTitleNotes2025Beyond the WallsDirector2024Legend of Aku Sika Directorial debut2024Five Hours with Mario Lead role, director2023The Gods Are Not To BlameLead role, producer. Re-adaptation of the original Greek classic Oedipus Rex, authored by Nigeria's Ola Rotimi2017BukomProducer2017Prison Graduates Producer. Political satire2016Dinner For PromotionSupporting role. Comedy2015Don't Dress For ChristmasLead role. Comedy 2015Medicine For LoveLead role, producer. Comedy 2013Love ConcertLead role2012His Birth In The 21st CenturyLead role. Re-adaptation of the birth of Jesus Christ2011Run For Your WifeLead role. Adult comedy play 2010The Vagina MonologuesLead role. Episodic play Radio +YearTitleNetworkNotes2017– 2020Strong and SassyJoy 99.7 FMFemale talk showShowbiz A to ZWeekend show. Entertainment review and analysis2014 - 2017The ZoneStarr 103.5 FMMid-morning show
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