Kalybos is the character name of Richard Kweku Asante, a filmmaker and an entrepreneur. He made his acting debut in the comedy video series "Boys Kasa" in 2012.
Asante is a Ghanaian actor and comedian who came to light through his role in the Boys Kasa comic series. In 2017, he and his co-star from the Boys Kasa series Patricia Opoku Agyemang, received a Black British Entertainment Award in London. He has starred in several popular Ghanaian movies including Kalybos In China and Amakye and Dede.
Early life and education Kalybos was born on April 27, 1988, to Mr. Peter Owusu Mensah and Madam Felicia Owusu. He attended De-youngsters International and St. Anthony's preparatory school in Accra for his basic education and had his secondary education at Suhum Secondary Technical School where he studied Building Construction. He furthered his education at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). Kalybos graduated with a best student honor from NAFTI and with a bachelor's degree in Cinematography.
Personal life Klaybos and Antwiwaa tied the knot in a celebrity-studded wedding in Kumasi on November 11, 2023.
Filmography He has starred in several movies, including:
Boys Kasa (2014) Kalybos In China (2016) as Kalybos Asylum Down (2016) Adventures of Kalybos (2018) Sugar (2019) as Kalybos John and John (2017) Love Language Maame Hwe 3 Broke Guys Chocolate City (2018) as Dobido A New Flame (2019) as Kwadwo Boateng The New Adabraka (2018) Okomfo Anokye Poma (2018) as Adu Kobolor (2018) as Alex Ghaniaja The 2 Pilots (2019) as Stagger Ghetto Hero (2019) Kaya Away Bus (2016) as Padlock Think Smart (2019) as Philip Opong Mad (2019) Slay (2021) as Emmanuel Charade (2021) In Exile (2021) A Happy Surprise (2022) Galamsey: Enemies Are Not God (2022) Hankuri (2022) Till Deaf Do Us Part (2023) The Cry of a Nurse (2023) Girl Talk (2024)
He also appeared in Conan Without Borders: Ghana with Conan O'Brien in 2019.
Awards YearAwardCategoryFilmResult2014 Ghana Movie Awards Discovery of the Year Boys Kasa 2017 Black British Entertainment Awards 2015 Ghana Movie Awards Favorite Actor Nominee2014 Ghana Tertiary Awards Best Actor and Student of the year Nominee2015 Africa Youth Choice Awards Best New Act Nominee2016 Golden Movie Awards Golden Actor in Comedy 2016 Exclusive Men's Award Nominee2016 NAFTI Film Festival Awards Best Cinematography 2017 Black British Entertainment Awards Best International Award 2017 Ghana Nigeria Achievers Awards Best in Comedy 2017 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Lead Actor in Film Nominee2017 Golden Movie Awards Supporting Actor in Comedy Nominee
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