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.
Richard Asante popularly known as Kalybos, 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 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 .
Filmography
He has starred in several movies, including:
*''Boys Kasa'' (2014)
*''
Kalybos In China'' (2016)
*''
Asylum Down
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'' (2016)
*''Adventures of Kalybos'' (2018)
*''
Sugar
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*''John and John''
*''Love Language''
*''Maame Hwe''
*''3 Broke Guys''
*''Kobolor''
*''
Chocolate City'' (2018)
*''A New Flame''
*''The New Adabraka''
*''Okomfo Anokye Poma''
*''Kobolor''
*''Ghaniaja''
*''The 2 Pilots''
*''Ghetto Heros''
*''Kaya''
*''
Away Bus
Away Bus is a Ghanaian film produced and directed by Kofi Asamoah of Kofas Media and Peter Sedufia of OldFilm Productions.
Synopsis
Two sisters try to raise money for their mother who is sick by becoming a bus driver with the help of their frien ...
'' (2016)
*''Think Smart''
*''Mad''
*''Slay'' (2021)
He also appeared in
Conan Without Borders: Ghana with
Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for having hosted late-night talk shows for almost 28 years, beginning with ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' (19 ...
in 2019.
Awards
References
External links
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Living people
Ghanaian actors
Ghanaian comedians
1988 births
Ghanaian male film actors
20th-century Ghanaian male actors
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