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MaameYaa Boafo is a Pakistani born-Ghanaian actor and writer living in New York. She moved to the United States to obtain a double Bachelor degree in Journalism and French at Hood College. She was then awarded the Levin Scholarship from Rutgers University where she received her MFA in Acting from the Mason Gross School of the Art. MaameYaa went on to make her off-Broadway debut in originating the role of Tina Pardon in Walter Mosley's LIFT (59E59 and George Street Playhouse regionally). MaameYaa was last seen on stage originating the role of Paulina Sarpong in Jocelyn Bioh’s critically acclaimed School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play at MCC Theater and Kirk Douglas Theatre. ( 2018 Drama Desk Ensemble Award, 2018 Lucille Lortel Award nomination, 2018 Outer Critics' Circle Nomination, 2018 Drama League’s Distinguished Performance, 2019 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Lead Performance)

MaameYaa made her on-screen acting debut in 2012, in the award winning indie film Asa as the title role which was followed by playing the role of Nana Yaa in the popular series An African City ( 2015 Golden Movie Award Nomination, 2016 Ghana Movie Awards Best Lead Actress Nomination). She recently played Briana Johnson, the law firm’s private investigator on the law series Bluff City Law (NBC). MaameYaa currently plays Zainab on the Hulu original series, RAMY and will next take on playing Rhonda in the The Mysterious Benedict Society, a new show is based on Trenton Lee Stewart's award winning YA book series adapted for TV as a series, also on Hulu.

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MaameYaa Boafo STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2018
Paulina Sarpong

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Production, 2017
Paulina Sarpong


MaameYaa Boafo Movies

The Family Fang
[ 2015 ] College Student
Where Is Kyra?
[ 2017 ] Cey

MaameYaa Boafo TV Shows

Deadstar
Charice
Ramy
Zainab
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Rhonda Kazembe
Thru 25
Cassie

MaameYaa Boafo Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Ensemble Award

MaameYaa BoafoSchool Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

MaameYaa Boafo, School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

MaameYaa Boafo, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

MaameYaa Boafo, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

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MaameYaa Boafo News


VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY Season Two Trailer


Disney unveiled an all new video trailer for the second season of “The Mysterious Benedict Society'' during a series panel at New York Comic Con. Also just released are this season’s character gallery, showcasing the beloved cast members as they will appear when season two series premieres on Disney+ with two episodes.

Disney+ Announces THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY Season Two


This season, Reynie, Sticky, Kate and Constance, the four gifted orphans who were recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale), embark on another mission to save the world from the nefarious plans of his twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain. The Original series is based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart.

Photos: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS Celebrates Opening Night


Nollywood Dreams, the first production of MCC's 2021-22 season, began previews at the Newman Mills Theater on October 21, 2021. Directed by Saheem Ali (Fires in The Mirror), Nollywood Dreams opened on November 11, 2021 and will play a limited run through November 28, 2021.

Disney+ Debuts Key Art & Trailer for New Series THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY


After winning a scholarship competition, four gifted orphans are recruited by the peculiar Mr. Benedict for a dangerous mission to save the world from a global crisis known as The Emergency.

Ari'el Stachel, Ronald Emile and MaameYaa Boafo Star in Keen Company's ALL WE NEED IS US


Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the World Premiere of a newly commissioned audio play All We Need Is Us by playwright James Anthony Tyler, beginning Friday March 26th at 7pm EDT for FREE on podcasting apps like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and more.

THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY Coming to Disney Plus Next Year


“The Mysterious Benedict Society,” based on the award-winning and bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, will be coming to Disney+ in 2021. This series was originally developed for Hulu. 

Theater Close-Up Presents Broadcast Premieres of SCHOOL GIRLS, ON THE EXHALE, UNCLE VANYA


Theater Close-Up, a unique collaboration between THIRTEEN and New York City-area Off-Broadway and regional theaters, returns with three new episodes Fridays, August 16 and 23 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN and thirteen.org/theatercloseup, featuring a diverse selection of groundbreaking, entertaining plays recorded live on stage, including the broadcast premieres of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (August 16 at 9 p.m.) from MCC Theater, Martín Zimmerman's On the Exhale(August 16 at 10:15 p.m.) from Roundabout Theatre Company, and Anton Chekhov'sUncle Vanya (August 23 at 9 p.m.) from Hunter Theater Project.

NBC Orders BLUFF CITY LAW and SUNNYSIDE


NBC has kicked off its series orders with 'Bluff City Law' and 'Sunnyside'.

COME FROM AWAY and More Win Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced the recipients of its 50th annual awards for distinguished achievement in theatre last night, Monday, April 8, 2019, at Pasadena Playhouse. Wenzel Jones presided over the festivities, and Christopher Raymond served as music director.

MaameYaa Boafo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has MaameYaa Boafo been nominated for?

MaameYaa Boafo has been nominated for the Ensemble Award at the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at The Lortels, all for her performance in "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play."

What awards has MaameYaa Boafo won?

MaameYaa Boafo won the Ensemble Award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.

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