Selam Tesfaye

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

2Total Films

0.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 17, 1992

About Selam Tesfaye

Selam Tesfaye born 17 October 1992) is an Ethiopian film actress. Her roles often placed her as a leading actress in various films. As recipient of multiple awards, notably Gumma Film Awards, she is one of the most popular icon in the Ethiopian film industry. 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 is also known for the 2015 comedy film Tilefegn, starring with Kassahun Fesseha. In 2017, Selam reprised to the sequel of Sost Maezen, Sost Maezen 2. In addition to that she also played in comedy films, such as Yabedech Yarada Lij 3 and Atse Mandela in that year.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Selam Tesfaye reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Selam Tesfaye's filmography leans towards the Thriller genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Selam Tesfaye remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 6 Seat Ke Lelitu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.