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{{short description|American actor and model (born 1994)}}
{{short description|American actor and model (born 1994)}}
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| birth_name = Nana-Kofi Siriboe
| birth_name = Nana-Kofi Siriboe
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|03|02}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|03|02}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor, model
| occupation = Actor, model
| years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| relatives = [[Kwesi Boakye]] (brother)<br>Kwame Boateng (brother)
| relatives = [[Kwesi Boakye]] (brother)
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'''Nana-Kofi Siriboe''' (born March 2, 1994)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nana Kofi Siriboe, Born 03/02/1994 in California {{!}} CaliforniaBirthIndex.org|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nana_kofi_siriboe_born_1994_23298123|access-date=2021-03-01|website=www.californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Ralph Angel Bordelon on the television series ''[[Queen Sugar]]'' (2016–present). He has also appeared in films such as ''[[The Longshots]]'' (2008) and ''[[Girls Trip]]'' (2017).
'''Nana-Kofi Siriboe''' (born March 2, 1994)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nana Kofi Siriboe, Born 03/02/1994 in California {{!}} CaliforniaBirthIndex.org|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nana_kofi_siriboe_born_1994_23298123|access-date=March 1, 2021|website=www.californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Ralph Angel Bordelon on the television series ''[[Queen Sugar]]'' (2016–2022). He has also appeared in films such as ''[[The Longshots]]'' (2008) and ''[[Girls Trip]]'' (2017).


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Siriboe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://andscape.com/features/mother-of-queen-sugar-star-kofi-siriboe/|title=My three sons: Mother of 'Queen Sugar' star Kofi Siriboe on raising her Hollywood heartthrobs|website=[[Andscape]]|first=Chandra|last=Thomas Whitfield|date=May 12, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> His parents are of Ghanaian descent. He is the middle child and has two brothers, actors Kwame Boateng and [[Kwesi Boakye]].
Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Siriboe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://andscape.com/features/mother-of-queen-sugar-star-kofi-siriboe/|title=My three sons: Mother of 'Queen Sugar' star Kofi Siriboe on raising her Hollywood heartthrobs|website=[[Andscape]]|first=Chandra|last=Thomas Whitfield|date=May 12, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> He is the middle child and has two brothers, actors Kwame Boateng and [[Kwesi Boakye]].
As a model, Siriboe signed with [[Wilhelmina Models]] and Vision Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visionlosangeles.com/mainboard/men/855563/kofi-siriboe/|title=KOFI SIRIBOE|publisher=Vision Los Angeles|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> He made his professional acting debut in the film ''[[The Longshots]]'' (2008). He later appeared in the films ''[[Prom (film)|Prom]]'' (2011), ''[[Whiplash (2014 film)|Whiplash]]'' (2014) and ''[[Straight Outta Compton (film)|Straight Outta Compton]]'' (2015). On television, he had a recurring role on the comedy-drama series ''[[Awkward (TV series)|Awkward]]'' from 2014 to 2015.
As a model, Siriboe signed with [[Wilhelmina Models]] and Vision Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visionlosangeles.com/mainboard/men/855563/kofi-siriboe/|title=KOFI SIRIBOE|publisher=Vision Los Angeles|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> He made his professional acting debut in the film ''[[The Longshots]]'' (2008). He later appeared in the films ''[[Prom (film)|Prom]]'' (2011), ''[[Whiplash (2014 film)|Whiplash]]'' (2014) and ''[[Straight Outta Compton (film)|Straight Outta Compton]]'' (2015). On television, he had a recurring role on the comedy-drama series ''[[Awkward (TV series)|Awkward]]'' from 2014 to 2015.


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Latest revision as of 05:03, 13 November 2024

Kofi Siriboe
Siriboe in 2016
Born
Nana-Kofi Siriboe

(1994-03-02) March 2, 1994 (age 30)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2003–present
RelativesKwesi Boakye (brother)

Nana-Kofi Siriboe (born March 2, 1994)[1] is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Ralph Angel Bordelon on the television series Queen Sugar (2016–2022). He has also appeared in films such as The Longshots (2008) and Girls Trip (2017).

Life and career

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Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Siriboe.[2] He is the middle child and has two brothers, actors Kwame Boateng and Kwesi Boakye. As a model, Siriboe signed with Wilhelmina Models and Vision Los Angeles.[3] He made his professional acting debut in the film The Longshots (2008). He later appeared in the films Prom (2011), Whiplash (2014) and Straight Outta Compton (2015). On television, he had a recurring role on the comedy-drama series Awkward from 2014 to 2015.

Since 2016, Siriboe has starred on the drama series Queen Sugar, for which he gained attention and three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations.[4][5][6] He was subsequently cast in the hit film Girls Trip (2017).[7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Strange & Charmed Benjamin Short film
2008 The Longshots Javy Hall
2009 40 Teenage Godwill
2011 Prom Max
2014 Whiplash Greg
2015 Straight Outta Compton Block Dude
Knotts Michael Short film
2016 Kicks Flaco
2017 Girls Trip Malik
2018 Jump Ziggy Short film
2020 Really Love Isaiah
2024 Meet Me Next Christmas James

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Entourage Teenager (uncredited) Episode: "Dog Day Afternoon"
2009 Lincoln Heights JJ Episode: "Bully for You"
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation James Newman Episode: "Fallen Angels"
2014–15 Awkward Tyler Miller Recurring role, 11 episodes
2016 Snowfall Kevin Hamilton Episode: "Pilot"
2016–2022 Queen Sugar Ralph Angel Bordelon Main role, 76 episodes
2021 Insecure Crenshawn Episode: "Growth, Okay?!"

Music videos

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Year Title Performer Ref.
2021 "Streets" Doja Cat [8]

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Queen Sugar Nominated [9]
Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Actor, Drama Series Nominated
2018 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Actor, Drama Series Nominated
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Short Film Jump Nominated
WTFIMH: What the Fuck is Mental Health Nominated
Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Actor, Drama Series Queen Sugar Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Nominated
2020 Black Reel Awards for Television Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Nominated
2022 NAACP Image Awards Pending

References

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  1. ^ "Nana Kofi Siriboe, Born 03/02/1994 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Thomas Whitfield, Chandra (May 12, 2017). "My three sons: Mother of 'Queen Sugar' star Kofi Siriboe on raising her Hollywood heartthrobs". Andscape. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "KOFI SIRIBOE". Vision Los Angeles. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (January 27, 2016). "'Queen Sugar' Adds Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  5. ^ Mumbi Moody, Nekesa (December 28, 2016). "Actor Kofi Siriboe of 'Queen Sugar' soars". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Wills, Cortney (June 16, 2019). "Kofi Siriboe explains how his heavy 'Queen Sugar' storyline caused him to crash". The Grio. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Ford, Rebecca (July 20, 2016). "'Queen Sugar' Star Kofi Siriboe Joins 'Girl Trip'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Doja Cat - Streets (Official Video), archived from the original on December 20, 2021, retrieved March 26, 2021
  9. ^ "Kofi Siriboe - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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