Elizabeth Michael
| Elizabeth Michael (Lulu) | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Diana Elizabeth Michael Kimemeta April 16, 1995 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Other names | Lulu |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Website | Official website |
Elizabeth Michael (Lulu) is a Tanzanian actress.[1][2] In 2013, she won the Zanzibar International Film Festival award for Best Actress.[3] She also won 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Movie Eastern Africa.[4]
Early life and education
Lulu was born and raised in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Her father is Michael Kimemeta, and her mother is Lucrecia Kalugira. She attended Remnant Academy for her primary education, and Perfect Vision High School, St Mary's High School for her secondary education. She then joined Tanzania Public Service College to pursue a degree in Human Resource Management.[5][6]
Career
Acting career
- Lulu started her acting career as a child actor. Actor Mahsein Awadh (Dr Cheni) took her to Kaole Sanaa Group, where she appeared in many television soap operas, including Zizimo, Baragumu, Gharika, Taswira, and Demokrasia that were well known during the 2000s[7] In 2005, she made her film debut in the action film called Misukosuko.
- In 2009, Lulu participated in the Wahapahapa Radio Drama[8] that was produced by Media for Development International Tanzania. She played Mainda in the story that tells the importance of parent-child communication in protecting youth as they navigate through the difficult period of adolescence. The project was directed by Jordan Riber from MFDI. Her subsequent movies include Family Tears,Ripple of Tears,Oxygen,House Boy ,Woman Of Principles. She has appeared in more than 30 films.
- In August 2013, Lulu launched the movie Foolish Age, which was her effort as a producer. The event took place at Mlimani City Conference Hall in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.[9][10] The movie was selected to be screened at the 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival.[11] Foolish Age was nominated as Favorite Movie at the 2014 Tanzania People's Choice Awards (Tuzo Za Watu) and Lulu won Favorite Actress for her performance in the film.[12]
- In 2013, Lulu was selected as official ambassador for Dar Es Salaam Film Festival DFF.[13] in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Her film, Foolish Age, was also screened at that festival.
- In 2015, Lulu released her second movie as producer called Mapenzi Ya Mungu (God's love). The movie was screened at the 2015 Zanzibar International Film Festival and the movie won the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards as the Best Movie Eastern Africa.
- In July 2016, Lulu launched another movie called Ni Noma. The movie was sold via a mobile app called ProinBox.
TV hosting
At a young age, Michael became a TV host of ITV Tanzania. She hosted a program called Watoto Wetu (Our Children).
Brand associations and endorsements
In February 2014, Lulu signed with Airtel Tanzania to be the host of the TV show Airtel Yatosha TV Show.[14][15]
In 2015, Lulu signed a brand ambassadorship deal with Paisha Tanzania to be the brand ambassador of the mobile app Paisha that deals with online business.[16][17]
In 2016, she was named by Hengan Baby Products and Sanitary Co. Ltd. (Tanzania) to be the ambassador of Freestyle Napkins.[18]
Filmography
TV series
| Name | Note |
|---|---|
| Zizimo | Aired on Independent Television Tanzania (ITV Tanzania) |
| Dira | |
| Taswira | |
| Baragumu | |
| Gharika | |
| Sayari | |
| Tufani | |
| Tetemo | |
| Jahazi | |
| Demokrasia | Aired on Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) |
Radio drama series
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wahapahapa | Mainda | Aired on Radio One Tanzania |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Misukosuko Part 2 | Catherine | With Jimmy Mponda,Seba and Salama Salmin(Sandrah) |
| 2006 | Wema[19] | Betty | With Senga |
| 2007 | Silent Killer | With Mohamed Nurdin(Chekibudi),Shumileta | |
| 2008 | Family Tears[20] | Lindah | With Steven Kanumba,Wema Sepetu,Jacqueline Wolper and Richard Bezendhout |
| Mtoto wa Nyoka | |||
| Lost Twins[21] | Young Anitha | With Steven Kanumba,Hashimu Kambi ,Suzan Lewis. | |
| 2009 | Taste of Love [22] | With Aunty Ezekiel ,Blandina Chagula,Mahsein Awadh. | |
| Ripple of Tears[23] | Lizy | With Steven Kanumba | |
| Passion | With Jacqueline Wolper,Irene Uwoya,Yusuph Mlela,Hashim Kambi | ||
| Unfortunate Love[24] | With Steven Kanumba,Lisa Jensen,Zamda | ||
| Too Late | With Mahsein Awadh(Dr Cheni),Tumaini Bigirimana(Fifi),Issa Mussa | ||
| 2010 | Family Disaster[25] | Julieth | With Vincent Kigosi,Diana Kimaro |
| Crazy Love[26] | Student | With Steven Kanumba,Shamsa Ford,Hemed Suleiman | |
| My dreams[27] | With Vincent Kigosi,Irene Uwoya,Shamsa Ford,Mahsein Awadh | ||
| 2011 | Birthday Party | With Salma Jabu(Nisha) | |
| Ritazo[28] | With Riyama Ally | ||
| Tattoo | |||
| Confusion[29] | Besta | With Diana Kimario,Hemedi Suleiman | |
| Reason To Die | With Mahsein Awadh (Dr Cheni) | ||
| 2012 | House Boy[30] | Lulu | With Wema Sepetu,Kajala Masanja,and Mr Blue |
| Woman Of Principles[31] | Linah | With Vincent Kigosi and Nargis Mohamed | |
| Dangerous Girl[32] | Hidaya | ||
| Mtoto wa Mbwa[33] | Nice | With Simon Mwakapagata (Rado) | |
| Yatima Asiyestahili[34] | Njwele | With Nice Mohamed and Jeniffer Kyaka | |
| Oxygen[35] | With Sydney, Hashim Kambi,Grace Mapunda | ||
| 2013 | Foolish Age [36] | Loveness | With Diana Kimaro and Hashimu Kambi |
| 2014 | Family Curse[37] | With Hashimu Kambi,Yusuph Mlela,Cathy Rupia | |
| 2015 | Mapenzi Ya Mungu[38] | Shikana | With Flora Mtegoa,Linah Sanga |
| 2016 | Ni Noma[39] | Angela | With Kulwa Kikumba and Isarito Mwakalikamo |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Actress | Woman Of Principles | Won[40] |
| 2014 | Tanzania People's Choice Awards (Tuzo za watu) | Favorite Actress | Foolish age | Won[41] |
| Favorite Movie | Nominated[42] | |||
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Movie East Africa | Mapenzi Ya Mungu | Won[43] |
| Africa Entertainment Legend Awards | Best Actress | Herself | Nominated[44] | |
| Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Style Icon Of The Year | Herself | Won[45][46] |
References
- ↑ "Elizabeth Michael - Actor, Mode". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ Tayo, Ayomide O. "Elizabeth "Lulu" Michael: A dark tale about one of Africa"s hottest actresses".
- ↑ "ZIFF 2013 : The Awards - Zanzibar International Film Festival".
- ↑ Ngomba, Joan. "Elizabeth Michael Lulu: Tanzania gives actress grand reception after AMVCA win".
- ↑ Bry, Sameer (21 June 2016). "BAHATI's Crush LULU Goes Back To School".
- ↑ "Lulu arudi chuo, anachukua". www.bongo5.com.
- ↑ Saleem, Trim (16 April 2014). "SWP: Birthday Girl: Lulu Elizabeth Michael - Talented Diva Who Has Made Us Learn Through Both Her On and Off Screen Life.".
- ↑ "About the Wahapahapa Radio Drama - Media for Development International". mfditanzania.com.
- ↑ "Picha: Uzinduzi wa movie mpya ya Lulu ‘Foolish Age’". www.bongo5.com.
- ↑ http://www.8020fashionsblog.com/foolish-age-premier/
- ↑ "Bongo Movies Selection - Zanzibar International Film Festival".
- ↑ "Tuzo Za Watu 2014 : Picha Za Matukio Na Washindi". 28 June 2014.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Michael ‘Lulu’ achaguliwa kuwa Balozi wa ‘Dar Filamu Festival’". www.bongo5.com.
- ↑ Saleem, Trim (18 March 2015). "SWP: Lulu Paid 50 Million To Host a TV Show!".
- ↑ "Lulu Na Dula Wa Planet Bongo Ku-Host Airtel Yatosha Tv Show". 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ Saleem, Trim (29 July 2015). "SWP: Photos: Lulu Lands Millions Deal As PAISHA Brand Ambassador".
- ↑ http://www.paisha.co.tz%5B%5D
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BAMKcbsB7dB/%5B%5D
- ↑ "Wema". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Family Tears". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "The Lost Twins". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Taste of Love". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Ripple of Tears". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Unfortunate Love". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Family Disaster". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Crazy Love". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "My Dreams". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Ritazo". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Confusion". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "House Boy". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Woman of Principles". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Dangerous Girl". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Mtoto wa Mbwa". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Yatima". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Oxygen". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Foolish Age". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ "Family Curse". www.bongocinema.com.
- ↑ Mwangoka, Nicky (20 October 2014). "Karibu Nyumbani: Mapenzi Ya Mungu: Filamu Ya Lulu Na Mama Kanumba".
- ↑ "Tanzania: Elizabeth Michael 'Lulu' Set To Drop New Film Tomorrow". celebafrica.com. 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ Saleem, Trim (7 July 2013). "SWP: Winners List: Zanzibar International Film Festival 2013, Lulu Wins Best Actress Award in Swahili Movies".
- ↑ "Washindi :: Tanzania People Choice Awards". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ "Bongo5 media group imetagaza majina yatakayowania tuzo za watu". millardayo.com.
- ↑ "Tanzanian actress gets heroic welcome after 'winning big' at AMVCA". thenet.ng. 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "See The Full List Of 2016 AELA Nominees". 31 August 2016.
- ↑ "Nuru the Light: Style Icon of the year: Lou Lou!!!". 5 December 2016.
- ↑ "HugeDomains.com". www.jazenah.com.
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