Stephanie Tum

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Stephanie Tum
Born
Ekah Stephanie Tum

2 December 1987
Bamenda, Cameroon
Alma materUniversity of Buea
OccupationActress, Model, humanitarian , entrepreneur

Stephanie Tum is a Cameroonian actress, model and a philanthropist.[1][2][3] She is known in the Cinema of Cameroon for the movie Pink Poison in 2011 produced by Agbor Gilbert Ebot and as a humanitarian for her campaign dubbed GirlsAndHygiene.[4] She was nominated for best Social Media Campaign for Mental Health Awareness at the Bonteh Digital Awards, most Influential Young Cameroonian below the age of 40 in the category of entertainment by Avance Media & COSDEF Group in 2017 and 2018 respectively.[5][6][7]

Background[]

Tum is a born Cameroonian and no information about her early life is known to the public.

Career[]

Stephanie, started her acting career in 2009 and quit the screen until her return in 2013 in the movie "Viri" according to an interview with celebrity website Dcodedtv, she explains her reason for the long break

“I couldn’t concentrate on work , my career as an Actress and my family all at the same time, I have returned now because I am at a right place in my life to take chances to fully commit myself in my acting career since I no longer work in the oilfield and have more time to myself to pursue my passion and other interest. I am dedicated to building my career as an Actress/Producer and take care of my family,”.

[8] She recently starred in the Cinema of Cameroon in Shrill and Little Cindy movies in 2018.[9][10][11] The same year, she launched EMBI company Ltd for movie production and a charity foundation to sensitize young women on menstrual hygiene, free sanitary pads distribution to young girls and according to a publication by her foundation will distribute 10.000 sanitary pad by the end of 2019 in the Cameroon Anglophone communities.[12][13][14][4][15] In 2010 to 2015 she was the brand ambassador for Activ Clear .[citation needed] She was listed amongst the most influential Cameroonians between 15–49 years in the category of entertainment by Avance Media & COSDEF Group 2018 edition and Best Social Media Campaign for Mental Health Awareness by Bonteh Digital Awards.[16][7]

Personal life[]

The Pink Poison actress is a mother of two boys.[17]

Filmography[]

  • Pink Poison (2011) with Agbor Gilbert Ebot
  • Viri (As a Cocky lawyer) 2013.[18]
  • Shrill (As a slay queen)
  • Little Cindy (2017)
  • The Giant Broom

Awards and recognition[]

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2018 Most Influential Cameroonian by (Avance Media & COSDEF Group) Entertainment Herself Nominated
Year Award Category Recipient Result
2017 Bonteh Digital Awards Best Social Media Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Herself Nominated

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See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "USA Celebrates Cameroonian Film Talent". Cm.usembassy.gov. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  2. ^ "Cameroonian Actor Agbor Gilbert spotted at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)". E-kwat.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Bandy Kiki (2017-07-24). "Cameroonian actress, Stephanie Tum unveils her inner 'slay queen' as divorce rumours swirl online! (Photos)". Kinnakasblog.com. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Cameroon's Stepanie Tum raises awareness on menstrual hygiene". Journalducameroun.com. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  5. ^ "AVANCE MEDIA NOMINEES: ENTERTAINMENT". Camerbeaute.com. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  6. ^ "Full List of Nominees For The 2nd Edition Of The Bonteh Digital Media Awards 2018! Who Are You Voting For". 237showbiz.com. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "BONTEH DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS(BDMA) 2018 Unveils Nominees". Kesamagazine.com. 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  8. ^ "Stephanie Tum returns to the big screen after 4-year break". Dcodedtv.com. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2018-12-29.
  9. ^ "MOVIE PREMIERE SCREENING OF "LITTLE CINDY" SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2018 AND WE'VE GOT THE MOVIE TRAILER! [WATCH TRAILER]". Thehotjem.com. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  10. ^ Promotes, Miss Gina (4 April 2018). "Watch Trailer For The New Movie "Little Cindy".Premieres On the 11th Of May 2018". Missginapromotes.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  11. ^ "Little Cindy Trailer – My Reactions and Thoughts ( Cameroon Movies)". Ambaland.com. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  12. ^ Elf, An (23 September 2018). "Stephanie Tum announces her new company "EMBI COMPANY LTD"". Critiqsite.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  13. ^ Ngomba, Joan (23 May 2018). "Stephanie Tum advocates for better girl hygiene with Embi Charity Foundation". Dcoded TV. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  14. ^ "Cameroonian Actress Advocates Improved Menstrual Hygiene For Underprivileged Girls". Atlanticchronicles.com. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Cameroonian actress advocates for improved menstrual hygiene for underprivileged girls – Cameroon News Today-CNT". Atlanticchronicles.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b "Full List of Nominees For The 2nd Edition Of The Bonteh Digital Media Awards 2018! Who Are You Voting For". 237showbiz.com. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  17. ^ "Stephanie Tum stuns in never-before-seen pictures". Dcodedtv.com. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2018-12-29.
  18. ^ Ngomba, Joan (27 July 2017). "Stephanie Tum returns to the big screen after 4-year break". Dcoded TV. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

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