Akeem Mignott
- Actor
- Director
Akeem Mignott is a Jamaican actor, director and educator who has steadily been building his acting career over the past 14 years. A past student of Goldsmith University of London and Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Akeem is the founder and Artistic director of Trapix Theatre Company. Akeem's Filmography includes Hang em High, Masterminds, When morning comes and Get Millie Black. Mignott has acted in numerous commercial productions(plays) including Aston Cooke's "Jamaica Fifty 2 Rhatid", "Single Entry", "Right Girl Wrong Address" and "Back A Yaad" and films Hang em High, Ghetta Life, TVJ's Real Friends, Master Minds and Shebada in Charge . He was also featured in several music videos such as Pitbill and Steven Marley's "Options" and Ikaya's "Ugly Girl"
Mignott has also represented Jamaica regionally at The Caribbean Schools Drama Festival and internationally at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival in Scotland as well as at the Atlanta International Schools's ISTA festival. Akeem copped the award for Best Director for the Jamaica Youth Theatre production "Wi Love Wiself" which took home 11 major awards at the Caribbean School's Drama Festival. Having had the privilege of working with veteran actors such as Leonie Forbes and Oliver Samuels. He holds a Masters degree in Applied Theatre and a Bachelors in Drama Education.
Akeem wants to see more opportunities created for young actors. He says a partnership between the two will promote the sustainability of the Jamaican culture. This fast-rising talent is passionate about the Jamaican culture and strongly believes in its power to promote self identity. He hopes to see in the next 5 years more Jamaican plays that showcase the good and positive side of the country.
. Chevening Scholar 2019 . University of Technology President's Award for Contribution to Jamaica Theatre 2015 . Prime Minister Youth Award Awardee 2020 . Actor Boy Award Nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2014 . Best Director at the Secondary school drama festival in 2014 . Recipient of the Outstanding Directors Award at the Caribbean Secondary School's Drama Festival in Barbados 2013
Mignott has also represented Jamaica regionally at The Caribbean Schools Drama Festival and internationally at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival in Scotland as well as at the Atlanta International Schools's ISTA festival. Akeem copped the award for Best Director for the Jamaica Youth Theatre production "Wi Love Wiself" which took home 11 major awards at the Caribbean School's Drama Festival. Having had the privilege of working with veteran actors such as Leonie Forbes and Oliver Samuels. He holds a Masters degree in Applied Theatre and a Bachelors in Drama Education.
Akeem wants to see more opportunities created for young actors. He says a partnership between the two will promote the sustainability of the Jamaican culture. This fast-rising talent is passionate about the Jamaican culture and strongly believes in its power to promote self identity. He hopes to see in the next 5 years more Jamaican plays that showcase the good and positive side of the country.
. Chevening Scholar 2019 . University of Technology President's Award for Contribution to Jamaica Theatre 2015 . Prime Minister Youth Award Awardee 2020 . Actor Boy Award Nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2014 . Best Director at the Secondary school drama festival in 2014 . Recipient of the Outstanding Directors Award at the Caribbean Secondary School's Drama Festival in Barbados 2013
