Jacqueline Wolper | |
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| Born | Jacqueline Wolper Massawe 06 December 1988 (age 36) [1] Moshi, Tanzania |
| Other names | Wolper Stylish |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, movie producer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Rich Mitindo |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | instagram |
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]
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]
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 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”, a movie by the late Steven Kanumba and his boss Mtitu Game. Her performance convinced the directors to cast her in further movies like “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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Ama Zako Ama Zangu | Secretary | |
| Kipenzi Changu | Lilian | ||
| 2008 | Oprah | ||
| Family Tears | Dr.Miranda | ||
| Roho Sita Revelation | |||
| 2009 | Red Valentine | Victoria | |
| Midnight | |||
| Unfortunate Love | |||
| Ndani Ya Gunia | |||
| Jozani | |||
| Last Minutes | |||
| Secretary | Sodana | ||
| 2010 | Mtumwa wa Mapenzi | ||
| Avenger | |||
| Pete ya Ajabu | |||
| Life 2 Life | Tunu | ||
| Fake Love | |||
| Surprise | |||
| 2011 | Candy | Candy | |
| Mtegoni | |||
| Wrong Decision | Fiona | ||
| Eagle Eyes | |||
| All About Love | |||
| Mafisadi wa Mapenzi | |||
| Signature | Amanda | ||
| Shoga Yangu | |||
| Aching Heart | |||
| Determination | Laurine | ||
| Dunia Nyingine | |||
| The Impact | |||
| Mens Day Out | |||
| 2012 | Dereva Taxi | Sharon | |
| Clinic Love | |||
| Gaitan | |||
| Swadakta | Angel | ||
| God is Great | |||
| Moyo Wangu | |||
| Chaguo Langu | Elizabeth | ||
| Time After Time | Anna | ||
| My Intention | |||
| Diplomat | |||
| End of Evil | Sarah | ||
| Chocolate | |||
| Mtekaji | Queen | ||
| Ndoa Yangu | Sharon | ||
| Lupepo Village | |||
| Hukumu Ya Mande | |||
| Total Love | |||
| Pusi na Paku | |||
| 2013 | Mr 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 Desire | Prisca | ||
| 2014 | Nikole | ||
| Robson Rambo | |||
| Hard Price | Patricia | ||
| Tom Boy | |||
| V.I.P | Sharon (President Daughter) | ||
| 2015 | Wake Up | ||
| 2017 | Burundian in Dar | Kelly | |
| 2019 | Shabiusi | Sakina | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2020 | Kapuni | Prisca | Aired in Magic Magic Bongo (Dstv Channel) |
| 2021–present | Pazia | Miriam | |
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| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2010 | Tanzania Smile Face Awards | Sexiest Actress | Herself | Won [10] |
| 2012 | Ijumaa Magazine Awards | Ijumaa Sexiest Girl | Herself | Won [11] |
| 2014 | Tanzania Peoples Choice Awards (Tuzo Za Watu) | Favorite Actress | Ndoa Yangu | Nominated [12] |
| 2015 | Herself | Nominated [13] | ||
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