Nigerian actress (born 1986)
Theresa Edem Isemin
Born Theresa Emmanuel Edem
(1986-01-06 ) 6 January 1986 (age 39) Nationality Ibibio NigerianOther names Theresa Isemin Alma mater St. Mary's Science College, Abak Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) (Bs.Tech.) Occupation Actress Years active 2013 – Present Spouse
Website theresaedem
Theresa Edem Isemin listen ⓘ African Movie Academy Awards .
Greater success came to her career after the performance on Tinsel [ 1] 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 Twenty-Five .[ 6] [ 7] Africa Magic Original Films.
Her cinema debut was in the 2016 epic, Ayamma [ 8]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2024
KM17
Ada
Alongside Toni Tones, Blossom Chukwujekwu
2021
Country Hard
Fadeke
Alongside Kehinde Bankole, Tope Tedela
2021
My Village People [ 9] Haggai
Alongside Bovi and Nkem Owoh
2020
Honey & Sweet Stuff
Kesandu
Alongside Yemi Blaq , Nse Ikpe-Etim
2018
Mr. Perfect
Rachael
Alongside 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
Year
Title
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
2021
The 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
Stage
Year
Title
Role
Company
2013
Twenty-five -
Royal Arts Academy
Radio
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2013
MTV Shuga Radio [ 19] Patricia
Produced by Shuga
Awards and nominations
References
^ "Tinsel's 'Angela Dede' Changes Once Again as Matilda Obaseki Goes on Maternity Leave! Meet the New Lady" . Bellanaija.^ "Watch the Teaser for Forthcoming Film 'My Village People' . Bellanaija.^ "The Olive: An Accelerate TV Original" . AccelerateTV.^ " . guardian.ng.^ Alayotech (12 May 2022). "12 Popular Nollywood Actresses From Akwa Ibom State (Photos)" . Newsnownaija . Retrieved 27 July 2022 . ^ " .^ " . guardian.ng.^ "Theresa Edem Isemin My Career Has Been a Long Journey, Filled with Ups and Downs – THISDAYLIVE" . www.thisdaylive.com . Retrieved 22 July 2022 .^ Nwogu, Precious (31 May 2021). "Watch the official trailer for 'My Village People' . Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved 8 June 2021 . ^ "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" .^ " . YouTube ^ " . Kemi Filani.^ " . 360Nobs.^ " . 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" .
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