Theresa Edem

Theresa Edem Isemin listenⓘ (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.

Theresa Edem Isemin
Born
Theresa Emmanuel Edem

(1986-01-06) 6 January 1986
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
NationalityIbibio Nigerian
Other namesTheresa Isemin
Theresa Edem
Alma materSt. Mary's Science College, Abak
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) (Bs.Tech.)
OccupationActress
Years active2013 – Present
Spouse
Ubong Isemin
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(m. 2015)​
Websitetheresaedem.com

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 Ayamma: Music in the Forest, 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
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021 My Village People[9] Alongside Bovi and Nkem Owoh
2017Loving Daniella[10]DaniellaFeature Film, still in production.
2017Stormy Hearts[11]KachiFeature Film produced by Judith Audu. Released June, 2017.
2016Ayamma: Music in the Forest[12]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[13]MunaFeature Film produced by Chidinma Uzodike. Released on Ibakatv, September 2016
2015Trapped[14]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[15]Princessa Darasen Richards Film. Released 2014.
2013After The Proposal[16]BettyFeature Film - produced by Emem Isong and The Royal Arts Academy. Released 2013.

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021The HeiressUyaiTV series, aired on Iroko TV.
2018ForbiddenEnitanTV series, aired on Africa Magic.
2015Hotel MajesticIsiomaTV series, aired on Africa Magic.
2014TinselAngelaTV series, aired on Africa Magic.

Web
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021The OliveEhiWeb Series, aired on Accelerate TV.
2018Room 420[17]TolaniProduced by Black Studios Pictures
2017Sandra's Cross[18]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[19]PatriciaProduced by Shuga

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2018Las Vegas Black Film FestivalBest Actress in a Feature Film[20]"Loving Daniella"Won
2017Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAA)Best Supporting Actress[21]Ayamma: Music in the ForestNominated
2017African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)Best Supporting Actress[22]Ayamma: Music in the ForestNominated
2016African Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress[23]"Betrayal"Nominated

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