Theresa Edem

Theresa Edem Isemin
Theresa Edem-Isemin
Born Theresa Emmanuel Edem
(1986-01-06) 6 January 1986
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Nationality Ibibio Nigerian
Other names Theresa Isemin
Tessa Edem
Tessy
Alma mater St. Mary's Science College, Abak
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) (Bs.Tech.)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2013 – Present
Spouse(s)
Ubong Isemin (m. 2015)
Website theresaedem.com

Theresa Edem Isemin (born Theresa Edem), is an award-winning Nigerian actress, best known for her roles in Ayamma: Music in the Forest, Hotel Majestic and Tinsel.[1] She came to prominence in 2013 after her performance in After The Proposal. She is a graduate of The Royal Arts Academy.[2]

Early life and education

Theresa was born in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State into a family of four children, of which she is the fourth and only girl.[3] She attended attended primary school and secondary school in Akwa Ibom before heading off to university at The Federal University of Technology Owerri. She graduated Bs.Tech. in Animal Science and Technology.[4]

In December 2015, Theresa married her friend for many years, Ubong Isemin. The ceremony was held in Uyo.[5]

Career

Theresa started acting professionally in 2012, after completing the ‘’’Acting Course’’’ at The Royal Arts Academy. Her first major role was in After The Proposal , starring alongside Uche Jombo, Anthony Monjaro, Patience Ozokwor, Desmond Elliott and Belinda Effah. Following that, she has starred in several films, TV series and stage plays, including The Antique, Tinsel and Twenty-Five.[6][7] She has also featured in number of Africa Magic Original Films.

Her cinema debut was in the 2016 epic, Ayamma.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Loving Daniella[8]DaniellaFeature Film, still in production.
2017Stormy Hearts[9]KachiFeature Film produced by Judith Audu. Released June, 2017.
2016Ayamma: Music in the Forest[10]Princess AmaFeature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released December, 2016
2016BetrayalNnekaFeature Film produced by Darasen Richards Released on Ibakatv, December 2016.
2016A Girl's Note[11]MunaFeature Film produced by Chidinma Uzodike. Released on Ibakatv, September 2016
2015Trapped [12]FuroFeature Film. Released on IrokoTV, 2015
2015Baker's DaughterMotundeAfrica Magic Original Film. Released 2015.
2015While We Worked Things OutKemiAfrica Magic Original Film. Released 2015.
2015Behind The ScenesEkaetteAfrica Magic Original Film. Released 2015.
2014The Antique[13]Princessa Darasen Richards Film. Released 2014.
2013After The Proposal[14]BettyFeature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released 2013.

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018ForbiddenEnitanTV Series, aired on Africa Magic.
2015Hotel MajesticIsiomaTV Series, aired on Africa Magic.
2014TinselAngelaTV Series, aired on Africa Magic.

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Room 420[15]TolaniProduced by Black Studios Pictures
2017Sandra's Cross[16]SandraProduced by YouthHub Africa, UNFPA Nigeria, Young Men Network Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Stage

YearTitleRoleCompany
2013Twenty-five-Royal Arts Academy

Radio

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013MTV Shuga Radio[17]PatriciaProduced by Shuga

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2018Las Vegas Black Film FestivalBest Actress in a Feature Film [18]"Loving Daniella"Won
2017Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAA)Best Supporting Actress [19]The AntiqueNominated
2017African Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress [20]The AntiqueNominated
2016African Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress [21]"Betrayal"Nominated

References

  1. ↑ ""Tinsel's 'Angela Dede' Changes Once Again as Matilda Obaseki Goes on Maternity Leave! Meet the New Lady"".
  2. ↑ ""RAA Acting Grad: Theresa Edem"".
  3. ↑ ""Theresa Edem Biography"".
  4. ↑ ""With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big"". guardian.ng.
  5. ↑ ""LIFE HAS TAUGHT ME THAT THE BIBLE IS RIGHT WHEN IT SAYS THE ARM OF FLESH WILL FAIL- NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS THERESA EDEM-ISEMIN SAYS"". Daily Mail.
  6. ↑ ""Meet Theresa Edem, an Actor ready to Push and Challenge herself to make her Character Genuine and Believable"".
  7. ↑ ""With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big"". guardian.ng.
  8. ↑ "Blossom Chukwukjekwu, Alexx Ekubo, Theresa Edem star in new movie".
  9. ↑ "Kenneth Okoli, Fred Amata, Eddie Watson & More star in Judith Audu's New Musical drama "Stormy Hearts"".
  10. ↑ "The Most Anticipated Movie of 2016 - Ayamma".
  11. ↑ ""A Girl's Note"".
  12. ↑ ""Movie Review: 'Trapped' is the most beautiful movie i have seen this year"". Kemi Filani.
  13. ↑ ""#Nollywood Movie Review Of 'The Antique'"". 360Nobs.
  14. ↑ ""After The Proposal"". 360Nobs.
  15. ↑ "Must Watch Trailer! Timini Egbuson, Toni Tones, Jide Kosoko, Theresa Edem star in Yomi Black's "Room 420"".
  16. ↑ "Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Theresa Edem & More star in "Sandra's Cross" – A Must Watch Series on Gender-based Violence | WATCH Episode 1 & 2 on BN TV".
  17. ↑ "Brand New Shuga Radio Series Hits the Airwaves".
  18. ↑ "Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2018 Winners".
  19. ↑ "2017 NEA NOMINEES LIST - FILM/TV CATEGORIES".
  20. ↑ "Gallery of 2017 AMAA Nominees".
  21. ↑ Okafor, Obianuju. "The ZAFAA 2016 Nominee List Is Out, See Which Of Your Favourite Films Made The Cut".
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