Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Selam Tesfaye is an Ethiopian film actress

Selam Tesfaye  is an Ethiopian film actress. Her roles often placed her in protagonist and leading actress in various films. As recipient of multiple awards, notably Gumma Awards, she is one of the most popular icon in the Ethiopian film industry.

She had the lead role in the film Crumbs, directed by Miguel Llansó, and promoted as the first Ethiopian-made science-fiction film.

Selam Tesfaye was born in a military camp called "Tolay", in Harar, eastern Ethiopia. She moved to Humera and learnt from grade fourth to tenth there. During her relocation to Addis Ababa, she initially couldn't speak Amharic. Irrespective, she couraged to speak fluently in order to act in films. She frequently stated that she "prefers to role in films" rather than to perform other artistic professions

Selam entered mainstream prominence in the 2013 film Sost Maezen (English: Triangle), an international awarded action drama film. Furtherly, she took roles in many Ethiopian films, she also known for leading role in Hiwot Bedereja (2014), as a student who faces bullying by classmates. She additionally roles in romantic drama film Lik Negn (2013).

Selam also played as Sayat in 2015 science fiction film Crumbs. This film is the first sci-fi produced in Ethiopia and gained numerous accolades.

After 2016 saw her mass roles in films, which she also known by her portrayals in different romantic drama films notably, Seba Zetegn (2016) and Yimeches Yarada Lij 2 (2017). She also known in 2015 comedy film Tilefegn, starring with Kassahun Fesseha.

In 2017, Selam reprised to the sequel of Sost MaezenSost Maezen 2. In addition to that she also played in comedy films, such as Yabedech Yarada Lij 3 and Atse Mandela in that year.

Selam has long relationship with Amanuel Tesfaye; both engaged and married in 2018. They have one child. In her wedding, she offered a bachelorette party with some fellow notable people presented. She currently resides with her mother in Addis Ababa.

Selam Tesfaye and Her Husband 

Selam Tesfaye

Selam Tesfaye



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