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Paapa Essiedu wife and family
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Rosa Robson (wife)
- Date of birth: February 29, 1992 (33 years)
- Zodiac sign: Pisces
- Duration of marriage: 2023 - present time (2 years )
Paapa got married to an actor, writer, and comedian Rosa Robson in 2023 at Battersea Arts Centre, one of the coolest venues in London. The couple, who have been together since 2016 lives also in London.
Rosa, who studied at Cambridge University, is known for her roles in TV shows, including Film4’s BIFA-winning film Black Mountain Poets and Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment. Rosa is also the co-creator and host of Beard, a two-woman comedy act that won the Laugh Out London Best Show Award at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe.
Parents
Anthony Winston Essiedu Esq (father)
- Date of birth: 1941-2004 (age 63)
Paapa’s father, Anthony Winston Essiedu, was a lawyer who returned to Ghana when Paapa was just a baby. Paapa spent time visiting his father, older half-brother, half-sister Antoinette, and extended family in Ghana, but despite his father being a lively, popular figure, he wasn’t very present in Paapa’s day-to-day life.
Tony’s passing in 2004 being just 63, when Paapa was only 14, left a lasting mark on him. Reflecting on his loss, Paapa has shared, “Finding out you’ll never be able to make the relationship what you would want it to be, or that they’ll never meet your children, is a huge thing.”
Selina Essiedu (mother)
- Date of birth: ?-2010
Paapa’s mother, Selina, was a fashion and design teacher and was often described by Paapa as “the most important person in my life.” Despite not being wealthy, Selina worked hard to ensure Paapa had everything he needed. He was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Forest School near Epping Forest, where he enjoyed a happy childhood, made lifelong friends, and received a solid education.
When Paapa decided to pursue acting instead of becoming a doctor—a career path he was initially set to follow—Selina was nothing but supportive. She encouraged him to follow his passion.
Sadly, Selina passed away from breast cancer in 2010 while Paapa was in the midst of his drama studies at Guildhall, but her words of encouragement continue to inspire him.
Siblings
Antoinette (Essiedu) Kwofie (half-sister)
Antoinette is Paapa’s older half-sister from his father side. She lives in Accra, Ghana.
Mr.Essiedu (half-brother)
There is also Paapa’s older half-brother who lives in Ghana, but we could find any photo of info. If you know more, please share.
Bio
Paapa Essiedu is an actor who made waves at just 25, playing the iconic role of Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company, earning critical acclaim and winning an Ian Charleson Award for his performance. In 2018, he was recognized as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Entertainment for Europe. Recently, whispers have emerged that he might be in the running to play Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series—now that would be an exciting development. But despite his growing fame, Paapa’s path to success has been deeply influenced by his family and the challenges they faced together.
