Netsanet Workneh
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Netsanet Workneh | |
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| ነፃነት ወርቅነህ | |
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| Born | 11 April 1983 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Died | 16 January 2026 (aged 42) |
| Resting place | Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University |
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| Years active | 2000s–2026 |
| Notable work | City Boys Salnegirat Yanchaw Leba 2 Mr. X Chombe |
| Children | 3 |
Netsanet Workneh (Amharic: ነፃነት ወርቅነህ; 11 April 1983[1] – 16 January 2026) was an Ethiopian actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He worked on several major Ethiopian films, primarily within the comedy genre.
Netsanet began his acting career with a stage performance in the play Ye Dawit Enzira. He later gained wider recognition for his role in Fresh Man while performing at the Hager Fikir Theatre. During his early career, he also appeared in numerous sketch comedy productions before transitioning into the film industry.
He went on to feature in several successful Ethiopian films, including City Boys, Salnegirat, Yanchaw Leba 2, Mr. X, and Chombe, establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Ethiopian cinema.
From 2017, Netsanet produced and hosted the game show Yebeteseb Chewata, which aired on EBS TV.
Netsanet died on 16 January 2026 following an unspecified illness. He had reportedly experienced long-term health complications that required hospitalisation prior to his death. News of his death was widely circulated in the media and was met with shock and tributes from fans, colleagues, and members of the Ethiopian entertainment community. He was buried at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa on 18 January 2026.
He is survived by three children.