| Stephanie Tum | |
| Birth Name: | Stephanie Tum |
| Birth Date: | 2 December 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Bamenda, Cameroon |
| Nationality: | Cameroonian |
| Alma Mater: | University of Buea |
| Occupation: | Actress, Model, humanitarian, entrepreneur |
| Notable Works: | The Planters Plantation |
| Children: | Mutta, Chris |
Stephanie Tum is a Cameroonian actress, model and philanthropist.[1] She is known for her role in the 2011 movie Pink Poison.
Stephanie, started her acting career in 2009 and quit the screen until her return in 2013 in the movie "Viri" according to an interview with celebrity website Dcodedtv, she explains her reason for the long break: [2] She recently starred in the Cinema of Cameroon in Shrill and Little Cindy movies in 2018. She was listed amongst the most influential Cameroonians between 15–49 years in the category of entertainment by Avance Media & COSDEF Group 2018 edition and Best Social Media Campaign for Mental Health Awareness by Bonteh Digital Awards.[3]
Tum is a mother of two boys.[4] In 2018 she began a charity foundation to sensitize young women on menstrual hygiene, and to distribute free sanitary pads.[5] Her campaign GirlsAndHygiene seeks to promote and encourage safe and clean physical practices among young girls in Cameroon.[6]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Most Influential Cameroonian by (Avance Media & COSDEF Group) | Entertainment | Herself | |
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2017 | Bonteh Digital Awards | Best Social Media Campaign for Mental Health Awareness | Herself | |