Wema A. Sepetu | |
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Born | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 28 September 1978
Other names | Sepenga |
Alma mater | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Entrepreneur |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss Tanzania 2006 |
Years active | 2007–present |
Major competition(s) | Miss Tanzania |
Wema Abraham Sepetu (born 28 September 1978) is a Tanzanian actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Tanzania 2006. She represented Tanzania at Miss World 2006 which was held in Poland.
Early life and education
[edit]She hails from the diplomatic family of the Late Abraham Sepetu. She is the last born in a family of four children. She obtained her primary, secondary, and high school education at Academic International School in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and she later joined Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia to pursue an international business course which she did for one year and then dropped out to continue with acting.
Miss Tanzania 2006 and Miss World 2006
[edit]After winning the title of Miss Tanzania in 2006, Wema traveled to Warsaw, Poland to compete in the Miss World 2006.
Career
[edit]Acting
[edit]- She was introduced into the movie industry by the late Steven Kanumba during their dating, she made her film debut in A Point of No Return she played Dina, the main character alongside Steven Kanumba, she gave an outstanding performance as a young lady who is forced by her family to marry the witch man Lameck (Steven Kanumba) who is not her choice. She later appeared in many movies such as Family Tears, Red Valentine, White Maria that made her to be one of the most popular and desired actresses in Tanzania. She has appeared in more than 20 films.
- In 2011 she produced the movie called Superstar the film that tells her love life with musician Diamond Platnumz who have been on and off for some period,[1] The movie was launched in 2012 at the Kilimanjaro Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar Es Salaam and was graced by many people including Omotola Jalade Ekeinde from Nigeria who was the guest of honour.[2] But the movie didn't enter into the market until today and Wema said that she still looking for a best distributor who can pay her compared to her production costs since she stated that most of the distributors have pledged a few money compared to what she invested.[3] After that she appeared in the movies Basilisa, It Was not Me, House boy, Madame, and others.
- In 2014 she collaborated with Van Vicker from Ghana to produce a movie called Day After Death starring Wema and Van Vicker.[4][5] The Film was planned to be released in 2015[6] but due to some delays it has not entered the market up to today. Apart from D.A.D to not be released. Luckily when celebrating her 30th birthday she did a premier of the movie DAD and now has been a must watch movie. Wema appeared in some movies from 2015 to 2016 such as Family, Mapenzi Yamerogwa and Chungu Cha Tatu among others
- In 2017 she made a comeback with her film called Heaven Sent which she produced and act as leading character that has also had Salim Ahmed (Gabo) as the main character, the launch took place at Century Cinemax Mlimani City Dar Es Salaam Tanzania,[7] the movie was sold via her mobile application Wema App, the movie received seven nominations at the 2018 Sinema Zetu International Film Festival Awards including Best Actress and Best Feature Film,[8] where Wema won Best Actress and the movie won People's Choice
Endless Fame Production
[edit]In 2013 she launched her company called Endless Fame Production.[9] The company deals with movies production and Artists management, they have managed some of Tanzanian musicians such as Mirror and Ally Luna.[10] The company has produced movies such as Superstar, Unexpected, Day After Death, Family, and Heaven Sent.
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | A Point of No Return[11] | Dina | with Steven Kanumba and Mahsein Awadh |
2008 | Family Tears[12] | Asteria/Joyce Damian | with Steven Kanumba, Elizabeth Michael,and Richard Benzdnheout |
2009 | Red Valentine[13] | Vivian | with Steven Kanumba, Jacqueline Wolper |
2010 | Sakata[14] | Beatrice | With Tuesday Kihangala,Jacq Pentezel,Kabula |
White Maria[15] | Catherine | with Steven Kanumba | |
Tafrani[16] | Winnie | With Jumbe Yusuph,Shemson Alexander | |
2011 | 14 Days[17] | Irene | with Jacob Steven,Mahsein Awadh |
Lerato[18] | Lerato | with Jacob Steven and Single Mtambalike | |
Basilisa[19] | Natalia | with Issa Mussa,Kajala Masanja,Suleiman Barafu,Dokii | |
The Diary[20] | Queen | with Rose Ndauka and Jacquline Pentezel | |
DJ Ben[21] | Natalie | with Jacob Steven and Irene Uwoya | |
2012 | Crazy Tenant[22] | Miss Cecilia | with Peter Msechu |
House Boy[23] | Mama Lulu | with Elizabeth Michael,Kajala Masanja, Suleiman Barafu and Mr Blue | |
It Was Not Me | Sheila | with Yusuph Mlela,Riyama Ally | |
2014 | Madame[24] | Madame | With Rado,Soudy Ally, Deogratious Shija |
2015 | Mapenzi Yamerogwa | Sarah | with Riyama Ally,Aunty Ezekiel and Hemedi Suleiman |
Saa Mbovu | with Aunty Ezekiel | ||
Chungu Cha Tatu | Doreen | with Jacob Steven and Patcho Mwamba | |
2016 | Family | Aileena | with Aunty Ezekiel and Hemed Suleiman |
2017 | Kisogo | Short Film- with Salim Ahmed (Gabo) | |
Heaven Sent | Samira | With Salim Ahmed (Gabo) | |
2018 | Day After Death | With Van Vicker | |
Mary Mary | Kalekwa | ||
2019 | More Than A Woman | With Hemed Suleiman | |
2020 | Tukae | Short Film |
Television
[edit]Year | Name | Role | Note |
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2020 | Karma | Dr.Desire | Aired on Maisha Magic Bongo (Dstv Channel)
Also Executive Producer |
2020-2021 | We Men | Tatiana | Aired on Startimes Television |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2014 | Ijumaa Sexiest Girl | Sexiest Girl | Herself | Won[25] |
Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Style Icon of the Year | Herself | Nominated[26] | |
2015 | Tanzania People's Choice Awards | Favorite Actress | Madame | Won[27] |
Favorite TV Show | Wema Sepetu :In My Shoes | Nominated[28] | ||
Nzumari Awards (Kenya) | Female Personality of the Year (East Africa) | Herself | Won[29] | |
2016 | Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards | Best Dressed Celebrity (East Africa) | Herself | Won[30] |
2017 | Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Female Stylish Personality of the year | Herself | Won[31] |
2018 | Sinema Zetu International Film Festival | Best Actress | Heaven Sent | Won |
Best Feature Film (as a producer) | Nominated | |||
People's Choice (as a producer) | Won | |||
2019 | Sinema Zetu International Film Festival | Best Actress | More Than A Woman | Nominated |
Best Feature Film (as a producer) | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Teen blog swaggz: Picha Za Whma Sepetu Akiwa Anaandaa Movi Yake Mpya Ya Superstar". Kennymziray.blogspot.com (in Swahili). 13 February 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Red Carpet Photos: Wema Sepetu's Glittered Night Event". Bongo5.com. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Saleem, Trim (13 November 2014). "SWP: Superstar Ya Wema Sepetu Kuingia Sokoni Muda Si Mrefu". Swahiliworldplanet.blogspot.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Picha: Wema Sepetu na Van Vicker wafanya movie Ghana, inaitwa 'Day After Death'". Bongo5.com. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Van Vicker, Wema Sepetu wakutana - Magazeti ya leo- Tanzania News -Tanzania Today". Tanzaniatoday.co.tz. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Filamu ya Van Vicker na Wema Sepetu 'Day After Death' kuzinduliwa September, Dar (Video)". Bongo5.com. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Wema Sepetu Azindua Filamu Yake Kwa Kishindo Mlimani City, Dar (Video) - Global Publishers". Globalpublishers.co.tz. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ sziff.co.tz/award-nominees/
- ^ "What Wema Sepetu wore for her Office Launch". Missiepopular.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Wema Sepetu amtambulisha msanii mpya kwenye kampuni yake ya Endless Fame - Magazeti ya leo- Tanzania News -Tanzania Today". Tanzaniatoday.co.tz. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "A Point of No Return – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Family Tears – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Red Valentine – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Sakata – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "White Maria – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Tafrani – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "14 Days – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Lerato – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Basilisa – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "The Diary – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Dj Ben – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Crazy Tenant – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "House Boy – Bongo Movie - Tanzania". Bongocinema.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Picha: Movie mpya ya Wema Sepetu 'Madame' na ya Ray na Naj 'Fans of Death'". Bongo5.com. 28 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Loading..." Hakingowi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Saleem, Trim (27 November 2014). "SWP: Lulu. Wema Sepetu, Diamond Nominated For Swahili Fashion Week 2014 Awards + Nominees Full List". Swahiliworldplanet.blogspot.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "'Surprises' zazitawala Tuzo za Watu 2015 (Picha)". Bongo5.com. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Washindi wa Tuzo za Watu Hawa Hapa, Wema Sepetu na Ali Kiba Ndani | PPM Media". Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Wema Sepetu Scoops Female Social Personality of the Year at the Nzumari Awards – Niaje!". Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
- ^ "Mastaa wa Tanzania Wema Sepetu, Alikiba na wengine walivyoshinda tuzo za ASFAS 2016 Uganda". Millardayo.com. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Swahili Fashion Week – Awards". Swahilifashionweek.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
External links
[edit]- Wema Sepetu at IMDb
- Miss Tanzania – Beauty pageant