Wema Isaac Abraham Sepetu, known popularly just as Wema Sepetu, is a Tanzanian actress, movie producer and former beauty pageant contestant. She was Miss Tanzania 2006.
Early life and education
Wema was born on 28th September 1988, to the late Tanzanian diplomat Abraham Sepetu. She attended Academy International School Dar Es Salam, Tanzania for primary, secondary and high school.
After Academy International, Wema Sepetu joined Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia and studied International Business. She dropped out after one year and went back to Tanzania to pursue her acting dream.
Miss Taanzania 2006 Title and Miss World 2006 Competition
In 2006, Wema contested and won the Miss Tanzania 2006 beauty pageant. She was crowned Miss Tanzania 2006.
Consequently, Wema Sepetu, as Miss Tanzania 2006, represented Tanzania in Miss World 2006 beauty competitions held in Warsaw, Poland. She, however, did not make it to the top 30.
Acting career
Wema was introduced into the Tanzanian movie industry by Steven Kanumba, with whom they had a relationship. Her first appearance was in the 2011 movie Point Of No Return. Movie critics said she did a good job as a young lady who played a supporting role.
Since then Wema has appeared in several movies both as an actress and also produced many of them. She has also been recognized with several film awards both local and regional.