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.[1] She came to prominence in 2013 after her performance in After The Proposal. She is a graduate of The Royal Arts Academy.[2]
Theresa Edem Isemin | |
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Born | Theresa Emmanuel Edem 6 January 1986 |
Nationality | Ibibio Nigerian |
Other names | Theresa Isemin Theresa Edem |
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 |
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.[3]
In December 2015, Theresa married her friend of 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.[4][5] She has also featured in number of Africa Magic Original Films.
Her cinema debut was in the 2016 epic, Ayamma.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Loving Daniella[6] | Daniella | Feature Film, still in production. |
2017 | Stormy Hearts[7] | Kachi | Feature Film produced by Judith Audu. Released June, 2017. |
2016 | Ayamma: Music in the Forest[8] | Princess Ama | Feature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released December, 2016 |
2016 | Betrayal | Nneka | Feature Film produced by Darasen Richards Released on Ibakatv, December 2016. |
2016 | A Girl's Note[9] | Muna | Feature Film produced by Chidinma Uzodike. Released on Ibakatv, September 2016 |
2015 | Trapped [10] | Furo | Feature Film. Released on IrokoTV, 2015 |
2015 | Baker's Daughter | Motunde | Africa Magic Original Film. Released 2015. |
2015 | While We Worked Things Out | Kemi | Africa Magic Original Film. Released 2015. |
2015 | Behind The Scenes | Ekaette | Africa Magic Original Film. Released 2015. |
2014 | The Antique[11] | Princess | a Darasen Richards Film. Released 2014. |
2013 | After The Proposal[12] | Betty | Feature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released 2013. |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Forbidden | Enitan | TV Series, aired on Africa Magic. |
2015 | Hotel Majestic | Isioma | TV Series, aired on Africa Magic. |
2014 | Tinsel | Angela | TV Series, aired on Africa Magic. |
Web
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Room 420[13] | Tolani | Produced by Black Studios Pictures |
2017 | Sandra's Cross[14] | Sandra | Produced by YouthHub Africa, UNFPA Nigeria, Young Men Network Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence |
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Company |
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2013 | Twenty-five | - | Royal Arts Academy |
Radio
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | MTV Shuga Radio[15] | Patricia | Produced by Shuga |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2018 | Las Vegas Black Film Festival | Best Actress in a Feature Film [16] | "Loving Daniella" | Won |
2017 | Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAA) | Best Supporting Actress [17] | The Antique | Nominated |
2017 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress [18] | The Antique | Nominated |
2016 | African Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress [19] | "Betrayal" | Nominated |
References
- ""Tinsel's 'Angela Dede' Changes Once Again as Matilda Obaseki Goes on Maternity Leave! Meet the New Lady"".
- ""RAA Acting Grad: Theresa Edem"".
- ""With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big"". guardian.ng.
- ""Meet Theresa Edem, an Actor ready to Push and Challenge herself to make her Character Genuine and Believable"".
- ""With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big"". guardian.ng.
- "Blossom Chukwukjekwu, Alexx Ekubo, Theresa Edem star in new movie".
- "Kenneth Okoli, Fred Amata, Eddie Watson & More star in Judith Audu's New Musical drama "Stormy Hearts"".
- "The Most Anticipated Movie of 2016 - Ayamma".
- ""A Girl's Note"".
- ""Movie Review: 'Trapped' is the most beautiful movie i have seen this year"". Kemi Filani.
- ""#Nollywood Movie Review Of 'The Antique'"". 360Nobs.
- ""After The Proposal"". 360Nobs.
- "Must Watch Trailer! Timini Egbuson, Toni Tones, Jide Kosoko, Theresa Edem star in Yomi Black's "Room 420"".
- "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".
- "Brand New Shuga Radio Series Hits the Airwaves".
- "Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2018 Winners".
- "2017 NEA NOMINEES LIST - FILM/TV CATEGORIES".
- "Gallery of 2017 AMAA Nominees".
- Okafor, Obianuju. "The ZAFAA 2016 Nominee List Is Out, See Which Of Your Favourite Films Made The Cut".
External links
- https://www.dstv.com/en-ng/news/hotel-majestic-ends-20160114/
- https://royalartsacademy.com.ng/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I77Gq-y6FDo/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mj5JQ4nyJE/
- https://ibakatv.com/a-girl-s-note/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdbQmL0LCKU/
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5346806/?ref_=nv_sr_5
- http://menagainstgbv.org/
- http://www.mtvshuga.com/ MTV
- http://nigeria.unfpa.org/
- http://youthhubafrica.org/
- https://irokotv.com/
- https://twitter.com/darasenrichards?lang=en/
- https://ibakatv.com/ ibakatv