Editing Mercy Asiedu

{{short description|Ghanaian actress}}
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'''Mercy Asiedu''' (born 9 May 1971)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Abedu-Kennedy|first=Dorcas|date=2020-07-11|title=10 photos of Mercy Asiedu that show that age is just a number|url=https://www.adomonline.com/10-photos-of-mercy-asiedu-that-show-that-age-is-just-a-number/|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Adomonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref> is a Ghanaian veteran actress who has contributed to the growth of the movie industry.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Serwaa|first=Adwoa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aoxhdb8wd50C&q=%22Mercy+Asiedu%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA2|title=Graphic Showbiz: Issue 946 November 20-23, 2014|date=2014-11-20|publisher=Graphic Communications Group|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Dadson|first=Nanabanyin|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lxJeAxMYWlAC&q=%22Mercy+Asiedu%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA7|title=Graphic Showbiz: Issue 656 January 6-12 2011|date=2011-01-06|publisher=Graphic Communications Group|language=en}}</ref> She is known for the role she played in ''[[Key Soap Concert Party|Concert Party]]'' and ''Asoreba''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Asumadu|date=2016-05-10|title=Mercy Asiedu celebrates birthday as a Queen|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/kumawood-actress-mercy-asiedu-celebrates-birthday-as-a-queen/|access-date=2021-04-14|website=News Ghana|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Owusu-Amoah|first=Gifty|date=22 June 2019|title=New season of Concert Party starts June 23,2019|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/homepage.html?view=article&id=139877:new-season-of-concert-party-starts-june-23-2019&catid=261|access-date=14 April 2021|website=Graphic Online|language=}}</ref> She is known as being one of the popular ''Kumawood'' actresses starring in several roles in the 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mercy Asiedu, Other Kumawood Actors Clash On United Showbiz With Nana Ama McBrown|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/videos/201911/14718.php|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news}}</ref>

==Career==
Before venturing into acting, Mercy Asiedu worked as a seamstress. Her entry into the world of acting was facilitated by her godfather, Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo. She initially performed with a small entertainment group, entertaining church congregations, especially during conventions. "I used to perform at church conventions," she recounted.

The 50-year-old actress has often credited Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo for recognizing her talent and encouraging her and her colleagues to pursue acting. She recounted to Becky that Apostle Sarfo invited her, Agyekoo, and Akrobeto to join the concert party crew, as they were already involved in similar activities. "My godfather supported us by writing a story to help us advance in our acting careers, telling us that one day it would prove valuable," she recalled.

Mercy Asiedu's career flourished as she went on to star in numerous films, including ''Obaakofou'', ''Sumsum'', ''Aware'', ''Kakra Yebedie'', ''Agya Koo Trotro'', ''Ghana Yonko'', ''Emma Dodo Kunu'', ''Divine Prayer'', ''Obi Yaa'', ''Sama Te Fie'', and ''Old Soldier''. Her role in the film ''Asoreba'' significantly boosted her recognition among global audiences. "Since then, I've appeared in countless movies. ''Asoreba'' introduced me to a broader audience, and it's one of my favorite films, alongside ''I Know My Right''. I'm proud of what I've achieved over the years," she expressed on JoyNews.

Born on May 9, 1971, Mercy Asiedu is a veteran Ghanaian actress who has made significant contributions to the film industry. She gained fame for her roles in the 1990s Ghanaian stage drama ''Concert Party'' and became one of the prominent Kumawood actresses of the 2000s, known for her versatility and for often taking on controversial roles. Her acting journey began in her teenage years as part of the Kristo Asafo Concert Party group. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-21 |title=From seamstress to actress: The 25-year journey of Mercy Asiedu - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/from-seamstress-to-actress-the-25-year-journey-of-mercy-asiedu/ |access-date=2024-08-24 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

She is known for the controversial roles she has played in movies.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title=Mercy Asiedu welcomes first child with husband after 3 years of marriage|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Mercy-Asiedu-welcomes-first-child-with-husband-after-3-years-of-marriage-1091851|access-date=2020-11-22|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en}}</ref> She has acted in several Kumawood movies, movies from [[Kumasi]] produced in the local dialect of the [[Akan people|Akans]], [[Twi]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-12|title=Kumkum Bhagya not a threat to Kumawood - Mercy Asiedu|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Kumkum-Bhagya-not-a-threat-to-Kumawood-Mercy-Asiedu-454694|access-date=2021-04-14|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-18|title=Lilwin, Mercy Asiedu and others star in new movie 'Yi Wani'|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Lilwin-Mercy-Asiedu-and-others-star-in-new-movie-Yi-Wani-448669|access-date=2021-04-14|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref> She has been in movies with [[Kofi Adu|Agya Koo]], [[Kwadwo Nkansah|Lil Win]], [[Kwaku Manu]], [[Aboagye Brenya]] to mention a few.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arthur|first=Erica Nana|title=Kumawood Actor Agya Brenya reported dead — Starr Fm|url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2021/10/kumawood-actor-agya-brenya-reported-dead/|access-date=2021-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
On 2 April 2017, she married Nana Agyemang Badu Duah, a Chief of Kunsu in the [[Ahafo Ano South District]] in the [[Ashanti Region]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mensah|first=Jeffrey|date=2021-02-16|title=Mercy Asiedu flaunts handsome husband in loved-up photo; McBrown, Awuni shout|url=https://yen.com.gh/182594-mercy-asiedu-kumawood-actress-flaunts-husband-on-vals-day-mcbrown-awuni-react.html|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=Photo: Mercy Asiedu and hubby celebrate 4th wedding anniversary|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-asiedu-and-hubby-celebrate-4th-wedding-anniversary/gc1j1zk|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Pulse Ghana|language=en}}</ref> She has three children, two sons and a daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-11|title=Mercy Asiedu flaunts her adorable son on social media for the first time|url=https://theindependentghana.com/2020/03/mercy-asiedu-flaunts-her-adorable-son-on-social-media-for-the-first-time/|access-date=2021-04-14|website=The Independent Ghana|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mensah|first=Jeffrey|date=2020-07-09|title=Photos of Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu's only daughter pop up|url=https://yen.com.gh/162463-mercy-asiedu-kumawood-actress-daughter-pops-photo.html|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.|language=en}}</ref>

=== Politics ===
In September 2016, she endorsed the Presidential candidate of the [[New Patriotic Party]], Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-09-29|title=Kumawood's Mercy Asiedu endorses Nana Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Kumawood-s-Mercy-Asiedu-endorses-Nana-Addo-473288|access-date=2021-04-14|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref> In July 2016, she came out to say that she would curse anyone who made claims that she had collected money to campaign for the then ruling [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-14|title=I'll curse anyone who says I'm for NDC – Mercy Asiedu|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/I-ll-curse-anyone-who-says-I-m-for-NDC-Mercy-Asiedu-447464|access-date=2021-04-14|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
* Obaa Hemaa (2007) as Abrafi
* Susubiribi (2013) as Kwaku's Mum
* Kakra A Yebedie Nti (2006) as Maame Achia
* Agya Koo Trotro Driver (2012)
* Ghana Yonko
* Emaa doduo Kunu
* Eye Asem (2011) as Bruwaa
* Obidee Aba (2005) as Maame Nyarkoaa
* Asoreba (2007)
* Akurasi Burgers (2008) as Frema

==References==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4133005/ Mercy Asiedu on IMDb]
* [https://www.instagram.com/oheneyere_mercyasiedu/?hl=en Official Instagram Page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNcTffkjqkE DELAY interviews Mercy Asiedu]

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[[Category:1971 births]]
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[[Category:21st-century Ghanaian actresses]]
[[Category:Ghanaian film actresses]]


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