Theresa Edem Isemin, born Theresa Emmanuel Edem on January 6, 1986, is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, voice-over artist, writer, model,and producer. She gained widespread recognition for her role in M-Net’s Tinsel and has appeared in numerous films and TV series since then.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Theresa Emmanuel Edem |
| Date of Birth | January 6, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Akwa Ibom |
| Partner | Ubong Isemin (married 2015) |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actress, Filmmaker, Voice-over Artist, Writer, Model |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1–5 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Theresa is the youngest of four siblings and the only daughter.
She completed her primary and secondary education locally before attending the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), where she earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Animal Science and Technology.
Career
Theresa left her office job in 2012 to pursue a career in acting and graduated top of her class from the Royal Arts Academy’s acting program.
She first gained attention with her role in After The Proposal and later rose to prominence for playing Angela Dede on the popular M-Net soap opera Tinsel.
Since Tinsel, she has appeared in several notable films and TV series such as Ayamma: Music in the Forest, My Village People, Forbidden, Hotel Majestic, and This Thing Called Marriage.
In addition to acting, Theresa has taken on roles behind the camera as a writer and producer of short films like Grey Area and ENO. She is also active as a model and serves as a brand ambassador for companies including Jumia and Miss Fashion Week Africa.
Personal Life
Theresa married her long-time friend Ubong Isemin in December 2015 in Uyo. She is a committed Christian who enjoys reading and spending quality time with family. There is no public information about her having children.
Theresa Edem Net Worth
Her estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $5 million, earned through acting, producing, and modeling.
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KM17 | Ada |
| 2021 | Country Hard | Fadeke |
| 2021 | My Village People | Haggai |
| 2020 | Honey & Sweet Stuff | Kesandu |
| 2018 | Mr. Perfect | Rachael |
| 2017 | Loving Daniella | Daniella |
| 2017 | Stormy Hearts | Kachi |
| 2016 | Ayamma: Music in the Forest | Princess Ama |
Awards and Recognitions
- Winner of Best Actress in a Feature Film at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)
- Several nominations for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her film and television performances.
