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Theresa Edem: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

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Theresa Edem: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

Theresa Edem

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. She came to prominence in 2013 after her performance in After The Proposal. She is a graduate of The Royal Arts Academy

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. She 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.

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

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. She has also featured in number of Africa Magic Original Films.

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Her cinema debut was in the 2016 epic, Ayamma.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Loving DaniellaDaniellaFeature Film, still in production.
2017Stormy HeartsKachiFeature Film produced by Judith Audu. Released June, 2017.
2016Ayamma: Music in the ForestPrincess 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 NoteMunaFeature Film produced by Chidinma Uzodike. Released on Ibakatv, September 2016
2015Trapped 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 AntiquePrincessa Darasen Richards Film. Released 2014.
2013After The ProposalBettyFeature Film – produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released 2013.
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Television

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

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Room 420TolaniProduced by Black Studios Pictures
2017Sandra’s CrossSandraProduced by YouthHub Africa, UNFPA Nigeria, Young Men Network Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Stage

YearTitleRoleCompany
2013Twenty-fiveRoyal Arts Academy

Radio

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013MTV Shuga RadioPatriciaProduced by Shuga

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2018Las Vegas Black Film FestivalBest Actress in a Feature Film “Loving Daniella”Won
2017Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAA)Best Supporting Actress The AntiqueNominated
2017African Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress The AntiqueNominated
2016African Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress “Betrayal”Nominated
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