Theresa Emmanuel Edem was born on 6th January, 1986 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. She is the only girl and last child of four children. Edem had her early childhood, primary and secondary education in Uyo, before proceeding to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where she graduated with a degree in Animal Science and Technology. Following her passion for acting, Edem attended the Royal Arts Academy, Lagos, and holds a diploma in acting.

Edem came into limelight in the 2013 film, ‘’After the Proposal’’. She is known for ‘’Tinsel’’ (TV Series, 2014), ‘’The Antique’’ (2014), ‘’Hotel Majestic’’ (Telenovela, 2015), ‘’Betrayal’’ (2016), ‘’This Thing Called Marriage’’ (TV Mini-Series, 2016), ‘’A Girl’s Note’’ (2016), ‘’Ayamma: Music of the Forest’’ (2016), ‘’Las Gidi Vice’’ (Short Film, 2017), ‘’Stormy Hearts’’ (2017), ‘’Put a Ring on It’’ (2017), ‘’Mr. Perfect’’ (2018), ‘’Loving Daniella’’ (2018), and ‘’Room 420’’ ( Web Series, 2018), ‘’Forbidden’’ (Telenovela, 2018). In 2014, Edem debuted as a producer. She produced the short films ‘’Grey Area’’ (2014), and ‘’Eno’’ (2018).

Edem is married to Ubong Isemin (m. December 12, 2015).