Theresa Edem Explained

Theresa Edem Isemin
Birth Name:Theresa Emmanuel Edem
Other Names:Theresa Isemin
Theresa Edem
Birth Date:6 January 1986
Birth Place:Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Nationality:Ibibio Nigerian
Alma Mater:St. Mary's Science College, Abak
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) (Bs.Tech.)
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2013 – Present

Theresa Edem Isemin (born Theresa Edem) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. She won the ‘Best Actress in a Feature Film’ award at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival and has been nominated for several awards including the prestigious African Movie Academy Awards.

Greater success came to her career after the performance on Tinsel,[1] and has since gone on to star in several films and TV series, including , My Village People, Forbidden and The Olive.[2] [3]

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.[4]

In December 2015, Theresa married her friend of 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 Elliot 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. she was also in the movie my village people alongside Bovi and Nkem Owoh.[8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitle Role Notes
2021My Village People[9] HaggaiAlongside Bovi and Nkem Owoh
2020Honey & Sweet StuffKesanduAlongside Yemi Blaq, Nse Ikpe-Etim
2018Mr. PerfectRachaelAlongside Sylvester Kalu, Frederick Leonard
2017 Loving Daniella[10] Daniella Feature Film, still in production.
2017 Stormy Hearts[11] Kachi Feature Film produced by Judith Audu. Released June, 2017.
2016 Ayamma: Music in the Forest[12] 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[13] Muna Feature Film produced by Chidinma Uzodike. Released on Ibakatv, September 2016
2015 Trapped[14] 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[15] Princess a Darasen Richards Film. Released 2014.
2013 After The Proposal[16] Betty Feature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released 2013.

Television

YearTitle Role Notes
2021 The Heiress Uyai TV series, aired on Iroko TV.
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
2021The Olive Ehi Web Series, aired on Accelerate TV.
2018 Room 420[17] Tolani Produced by Black Studios Pictures
2017 Sandra's Cross[18] Sandra Produced by YouthHub Africa, UNFPA Nigeria, Young Men Network Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Radio

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2018Las Vegas Black Film FestivalBest Actress in a Feature Film[20] "Loving Daniella"
2017Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAA)Best Supporting Actress[21]
2017African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)Best Supporting Actress[22]
2016African Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress[23] "Betrayal"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tinsel's 'Angela Dede' Changes Once Again as Matilda Obaseki Goes on Maternity Leave! Meet the New Lady. Bellanaija.
  2. Web site: Watch the Teaser for Forthcoming Film 'My Village People'. Bellanaija.
  3. Web site: The Olive: An Accelerate TV Original. AccelerateTV.
  4. Web site: "With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big". guardian.ng.
  5. Web site: Alayotech . 2022-05-12 . 12 Popular Nollywood Actresses From Akwa Ibom State (Photos) . 2022-07-27 . Newsnownaija . en-US.
  6. Web site: "Meet Theresa Edem, an Actor ready to Push and Challenge herself to make her Character Genuine and Believable".
  7. Web site: "With Ayamma, Princess of the Silver Screen, Theresa Edem, steps up big". guardian.ng.
  8. Web site: Theresa Edem Isemin My Career Has Been a Long Journey, Filled with Ups and Downs – THISDAYLIVE . 2022-07-22 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  9. Web site: Nwogu. Precious. 2021-05-31. Watch the official trailer for 'My Village People'. 2021-06-08. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  10. Web site: Blossom Chukwukjekwu, Alexx Ekubo, Theresa Edem star in new movie.
  11. Web site: Kenneth Okoli, Fred Amata, Eddie Watson & More star in Judith Audu's New Musical drama "Stormy Hearts" .
  12. Web site: The Most Anticipated Movie of 2016 - Ayamma.
  13. Web site: "A Girl's Note". .
  14. Web site: "Movie Review: 'Trapped' is the most beautiful movie i have seen this year". Kemi Filani.
  15. Web site: "#Nollywood Movie Review Of 'The Antique'". 360Nobs.
  16. Web site: "After The Proposal". 360Nobs.
  17. Web site: Must Watch Trailer! Timini Egbuson, Toni Tones, Jide Kosoko, Theresa Edem star in Yomi Black's "Room 420".
  18. Web site: 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.
  19. Web site: Brand New Shuga Radio Series Hits the Airwaves.
  20. Web site: Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2018 Winners.
  21. Web site: 2017 NEA NOMINEES LIST - FILM/TV CATEGORIES.
  22. Web site: Gallery of 2017 AMAA Nominees.
  23. Web site: The ZAFAA 2016 Nominee List Is Out, See Which Of Your Favourite Films Made The Cut. Obianuju. Okafor.

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