Meron Getnet

Meron Getnet
Meron Getnet
ሜሮን ጌትነት
Personal details
Born	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Children	2
Occupation	Actress, political activist, journalist, poet

Meron Getnet is an Ethiopian actress, political activist, journalist and poet. She was known for her critique toward governmental stance during Meles Zenawi administration. A revered film and TV star in Ethiopia, she is best known for her role as Meaza Ashenafi in the critically acclaimed film Difret.^[1]

^ Turan, Kenneth (January 21, 2014). "Ethiopian filmmaker hopes 'Difret' will make a difference". Los Angeles Times.
- Kazanjian, Dodie (October 18, 2015). "Julie Mehretu on Helping to Make the Powerful (and Angelina Jolie Pitt–Produced!) Ethiopian Film Difret". Vogue.

[1] Turan, Kenneth (January 21, 2014). "Ethiopian filmmaker hopes 'Difret' will make a difference". Los Angeles Times.
- Kazanjian, Dodie (October 18, 2015). "Julie Mehretu on Helping to Make the Powerful (and Angelina Jolie Pitt–Produced!) Ethiopian Film Difret". Vogue.

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