Stephanie Tum

Stephanie Tum is a Cameroonian actress, model and philanthropist.[1] She is known in Cinema of Cameroon for her role in the movie Pink Poison released in 2011, and produced by Agbor Gilbert Ebot. As a humanitarian, her campaign GirlsAndHygiene [2] which seeks to promote and encourage safe and clean physical practices among young girls in Cameroon and beyond has given her both national and international recognition. 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.[3][4]

Stephanie Tum
Born
Stephanie Tum

(1987-12-02) 2 December 1987
Bamenda, Cameroon
NationalityCameroonian
Alma materUniversity of Buea
Occupation(s)Actress, Model, humanitarian , entrepreneur
Notable workThe Planters Plantation
Children2

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”.

[5] She recently starred in the Cinema of Cameroon in Shrill and Little Cindy movies in 2018. 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 Journal du Cameroun her foundation will distribute 10.000 sanitary pad by the end of 2019 in the Cameroon Anglophone communities.[6][2] In 2010 to 2015 she was the brand ambassador for Activ Clear. 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.[4]

Personal life

The Pink Poison actress is a mother of two boys.[7]

Influence

Stephanie Tum is a role model for many young women in Cameroon. Through her GirlsAndHygiene campaign, she speaks to young women on the importance of personal physical hygiene, and skincare practices to keep them looking healthy and beautiful.[8]

Filmography

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

See also

References
  1. "USA Celebrates Cameroonian Film Talent". Cm.usembassy.gov. 11 May 2017. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  2. "Cameroon's Stepanie Tum raises awareness on menstrual hygiene". Journalducameroun.com. 21 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. "AVANCE MEDIA NOMINEES: ENTERTAINMENT". Camerbeaute.com. 11 May 2018. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  4. "BONTEH DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS(BDMA) 2018 Unveils Nominees". Kesamagazine.com. 9 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  5. "Stephanie Tum returns to the big screen after 4-year break". Dcodedtv.com. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  6. Ngomba, Joan (23 May 2018). "Stephanie Tum advocates for better girl hygiene with Embi Charity Foundation". Dcoded TV. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  7. "Stephanie Tum stuns in never-before-seen pictures". Dcodedtv.com. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  8. "The $1 Million legs of Cameroonian Actress, Stephanie Tum. – Bonteh Magazine". Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  9. 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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