Shewaferahu Desalegn

Shewaferaw Desalegn is a well-known Ethiopian actor, comedian, writer, and director who has built a long-standing career across cinema, stage and online comedy productions. Early in his feature film career, Shewaferaw established himself as a comedy favorite through roles such as Gashe in Yewendoch Guday (2007) and Esayas in Che Belew 2 (2007). Demonstrating his creative range beyond acting, he served as the writer, director, and lead actor playing Basha in Fenji Woreda. Over the years, he has remained an active presence on screen with appearances in Yarefed Arada (2014), Transit Theater (2023), as well as 2025 feature releases including Ke Tidar Belay and Sama.