Jacqueline Wolper

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Jacqueline Wolper
Born
Jacqueline Wolper Massawe

06 December 1988 (1988-12-06) (age 35) [1]
Moshi, Tanzania
Other namesWolper Stylish
Occupation(s) Actress, movie producer, entrepreneur
Years active2007–present
SpouseRich Mitindo
Children2
Website instagram.com/wolperstylish

Jacqueline Wolper Massawe (born 06 December 1988), is a Tanzanian actress, businesswoman and fashion stylist. Wolper began her film career in 2007 and being featured in more than 30 films since her debut in the industry. [1]

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Early life and education

Wolper was born and raised in Moshi, Tanzania. [2] She attended Mawenzi Primary School before moving to Magrath, Ekenywa and Masai for her secondary school. [3] she Later took Language Course in ICC Arusha and other Business Studies. [4]

Career

Wolper entered the Tanzanian film industry in 2007 whereby the veteran actress Lucy Komba discovered and convinced her to join movie industry. Wolper was working at her salon where by Lucy was one of her regular clients. She first appeared in the movie produced by Lucy Komba “ Ama Zako Ama Zangu “ where she played as a secretary. [5] She later appeared in “Oprah” in one scene where by Steven Kanumba and his boss Mtitu Game liked her and cast her in “Family Tears” and “Red Valentine”. Her subsequently movies includes Kipenzi Changu, Family Tears, Red Valentine, Surprise, Chaguo Langu, Candy, Taxi Driver and many more. [1]

Personal life

Wolper began dating the popular musician Harmonize in May 2016. However, the pair broke up in February 2017. [6] She also had a relationship with his musical partner, Diamond Platnumz. [7] Despite having an interest in Kenyan culture, Wolper stated she did not want to have a relationship with a Kenyan man. [8]

In 2018, she announced that she had become a born-again Christian. [9] Wolper is known for her controversial statements to the Tanzanian media, and she has expressed fear of being bewitched because of them. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Ama Zako Ama ZanguSecretary
Kipenzi ChanguLilian
2008Oprah
Family TearsDr.Miranda
Roho Sita Revelation
2009Red ValentineVictoria
Midnight
Unfortunate Love
Ndani Ya Gunia
Jozani
Last Minutes
SecretarySodana
2010Mtumwa wa Mapenzi
Avenger
Pete ya Ajabu
Life 2 LifeTunu
Fake Love
Surprise
2011CandyCandy
Mtegoni
Wrong DecisionFiona
Eagle Eyes
All About Love
Mafisadi wa Mapenzi
SignatureAmanda
Shoga Yangu
Aching Heart
DeterminationLaurine
Dunia Nyingine
The Impact
Mens Day Out
2012Dereva TaxiSharon
Clinic Love
Gaitan
SwadaktaAngel
God is Great
Moyo Wangu
Chaguo LanguElizabeth
Time After TimeAnna
My Intention
Diplomat
End of EvilSarah
Chocolate
MtekajiQueen
Ndoa YanguSharon
Lupepo Village
Hukumu Ya Mande
Total Love
Pusi na Paku
2013Mr Nobody
Ulimi
Curse of Marriage
I'm Not Your Brother
Babylon
Identity Card
Before Marriage
Think Before
Pain For Pain
Mahaba Niue
Tikisa
My Princess
Impossible
After Death
Mbegu
Crazy DesirePrisca
2014Nikole
Robson Rambo
Hard PricePatricia
Tom Boy
V.I.PSharon (President Daughter)
2015Wake Up
2017Burundian in DarKelly
2019ShabiusiSakina

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018-2020KapuniPriscaAired in Magic Magic Bongo (Dstv Channel)
2021–presentPaziaMiriam

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2010Tanzania Smile Face AwardsSexiest ActressHerselfWon [10]
2012Ijumaa Magazine AwardsIjumaa Sexiest GirlHerselfWon [11]
2014Tanzania Peoples Choice Awards (Tuzo Za Watu)Favorite ActressNdoa YanguNominated [12]
2015HerselfNominated [13]

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