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{{Short description|Nigerian actress}}
{{Short description|Nigerian actress}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date = August 2024}}
{{Infobox person
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| name = Calabar Chic
| name = Calabar Chic
| image =
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| caption = Portrait of Calabar Chic
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| birth_name = Stephanie Faith Isuma
| birth_name = Stephanie Faith Isuma
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|6|10|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|6|10|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Nigeria
| birth_place = [[Kano State]], Nigeria
| nationality = [[Nigerian]]
| nationality = [[Nigerian]]
| alma_mater = [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]]
| alma_mater = [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]]
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'''Stephanie Faith Isuma''' (born June 10, 1991) popularly known as '''Calabar Chic''', is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and [[Content creation|content creator]]. Born in [[Yala, Nigeria|Yala]], [[Cross River State]], Calabar Chic started creating comic videos on social media using [[Ibibio-Efik languages|Ibibio-Efik]] accents.
'''Stephanie Faith Isuma''' (born June 10, 1991) popularly known as '''Calabar Chic''', is a Nigerian [[Actor|actress]], screenwriter, and [[Content creation|content creator]]. She is from [[Yala, Nigeria|Yala]], [[Cross River State]], Calabar Chic started creating comic videos on social media using [[Ibibio-Efik languages|Ibibio-Efik]] accents.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Calabar Chic was born as the second out of six children. She attended Jireh Education Centre for her primary education, and El-Emmanuel Academy for her secondary education, both in [[Port Harcourt]], [[Rivers State]]. She further had her BA in Mass communication from the [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]], and a degree in film editing from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in [[Lagos State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ojoye |first=Taiwo |date=2019-12-01 |title=Life got tough for me after age 10 — Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/life-got-tough-for-me-after-age-10-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2022-03-05 |title=Calabar Chic : I attempted suicide twice |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/calabar-chic-i-attempted-suicide-twice/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>
Calabar Chic was born in [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]] as the second out of six children. She attended Jireh Education Centre for her primary education, and El-Emmanuel Academy for her secondary education, both in [[Port Harcourt]], [[Rivers State]]. She further had her [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in Mass communication from the [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]], and a degree in film editing from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in [[Lagos State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ojoye |first=Taiwo |date=2019-12-01 |title=Life got tough for me after age 10 — Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/life-got-tough-for-me-after-age-10-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-03-05 |title=Calabar Chic : I attempted suicide twice |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/calabar-chic-i-attempted-suicide-twice/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Calabar Chic gained mainstream attention after one of her videos, which she had posted on her [Instagram]] handle went viral in 2016. She was already creating contents the previous year and simultaneously pursuing her acting career. She has been featured in several [[Nollywood]] films including ''Jimi Bendel'' (2016), ''The Jimi Bendel Show'' (2018), City Crimes (2019), ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' (2020), ''Kendra'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kendra (2021) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/kendra-2021 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Aki and Pawpaw]]'' (2021.
Calabar Chic gained mainstream attention after her 15 second first ever video which she posted on her [[Instagram]] went viral in 2016. She started acting before creating comedy contents. She has been featured in several [[Nollywood]] films including ''Jimi Bendel'' (2016), ''The Jimi Bendel Show'' (2018), City Crimes (2019), ''[[Fate of Alakada]]'' (2020), ''Kendra'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kendra (2021) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/kendra-2021 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Aki and Pawpaw]]'' (2021).


Calabar Chic was named among the 12 Nigerian comedians to watch out in 2021 by ''[[The Netng]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Mofijesusewa |date=2021-01-26 |title=Top 12 Comediennes To Watch Out For in 2021 |url=https://thenet.ng/top-12-comediennes-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
Calabar Chic was named among the 12 Nigerian comedians to watch out in 2021 by ''[[The Netng]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Mofijesusewa |date=2021-01-26 |title=Top 12 Comediennes To Watch Out For in 2021 |url=https://thenet.ng/top-12-comediennes-to-watch-out-for-in-2021/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Calabar Chic has attempted suicide twice, and suffered [[Uterine fibroid|fibroids]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Olajide |date=2021-10-03 |title=Why I spoke about my fibroid surgery— Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/why-i-spoke-about-my-fibroid-surgery-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Olajide |date=2019-11-01 |title=I shared my rape ordeal to inspire others –Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/i-shared-my-rape-ordeal-to-inspire-others-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref>
Calabar Chic has attempted suicide twice, and suffered from [[Uterine fibroid|fibroids]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Olajide |date=2021-10-03 |title=Why I spoke about my fibroid surgery— Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/why-i-spoke-about-my-fibroid-surgery-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Olajide |date=2019-11-01 |title=I shared my rape ordeal to inspire others –Calabar Chic |url=https://punchng.com/i-shared-my-rape-ordeal-to-inspire-others-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2016, Calabar Chic was stuck in a burning building but managed to crawl out, thus surviving with a few bruises.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-27 |title=Comediene Calabar Chic Recounts How She Survived From A Burning House Last December – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=https://thenet.ng/this-time-last-december-i-was-struggling-to-survive-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018, she was reportedly kidnapped by the [[Fulani herdsmen]] alongside her friend, and were hostages for five days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silas |first=Don |date=2018-01-13 |title=Kidnapped Nigerian actress released by her abductors |url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/01/13/actress-regains-freedom-kidnappers/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2016, Calabar Chic was stuck in a burning building but managed to crawl out, thus surviving with a few bruises.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-27 |title=Comediene Calabar Chic Recounts How She Survived From A Burning House Last December – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=https://thenet.ng/this-time-last-december-i-was-struggling-to-survive-calabar-chic/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018, she was reportedly kidnapped by the [[Fulani herdsmen]] alongside her friend, and were hostages for five days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silas |first=Don |date=2018-01-13 |title=Kidnapped Nigerian actress released by her abductors |url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/01/13/actress-regains-freedom-kidnappers/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref>
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* [[List of Nigerian comedians]]
* [[List of Nigerian comedians]]
* [[List of Nigerian actors]]

== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|20em}}
{{Reflist|20em}}

== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{imdbname|9096060}}
* {{IMDb name|9096060}}


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[[Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni]]
[[Category:Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni]]
[[Category:People from Calabar]]
[[Category:People from Calabar]]
[[Category:Nigerian actresses]]
[[Category:1991 births]]

Latest revision as of 22:40, 22 September 2024

Calabar Chic
Born
Stephanie Faith Isuma

(1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 33)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation(s)Actress, comedienne
Years active2015–present

Stephanie Faith Isuma (born June 10, 1991) popularly known as Calabar Chic, is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and content creator. She is from Yala, Cross River State, Calabar Chic started creating comic videos on social media using Ibibio-Efik accents.

Early life and education

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Calabar Chic was born in Kano State, Nigeria as the second out of six children. She attended Jireh Education Centre for her primary education, and El-Emmanuel Academy for her secondary education, both in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She further had her BSc in Mass communication from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and a degree in film editing from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in Lagos State.[1][2]

Career

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Calabar Chic gained mainstream attention after her 15 second first ever video which she posted on her Instagram went viral in 2016. She started acting before creating comedy contents. She has been featured in several Nollywood films including Jimi Bendel (2016), The Jimi Bendel Show (2018), City Crimes (2019), Fate of Alakada (2020), Kendra (2021),[3] Aki and Pawpaw (2021).

Calabar Chic was named among the 12 Nigerian comedians to watch out in 2021 by The Netng.[4]

Personal life

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Calabar Chic has attempted suicide twice, and suffered from fibroids.[5][6]

In 2016, Calabar Chic was stuck in a burning building but managed to crawl out, thus surviving with a few bruises.[7] In 2018, she was reportedly kidnapped by the Fulani herdsmen alongside her friend, and were hostages for five days.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2019-12-01). "Life got tough for me after age 10 — Calabar Chic". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  2. ^ "Calabar Chic : I attempted suicide twice". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ "Kendra (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  4. ^ Samuel, Mofijesusewa (2021-01-26). "Top 12 Comediennes To Watch Out For in 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  5. ^ Samuel, Olajide (2021-10-03). "Why I spoke about my fibroid surgery— Calabar Chic". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  6. ^ Samuel, Olajide (2019-11-01). "I shared my rape ordeal to inspire others –Calabar Chic". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  7. ^ "Comediene Calabar Chic Recounts How She Survived From A Burning House Last December – Nigerian Entertainment Today". 2017-12-27. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ^ Silas, Don (2018-01-13). "Kidnapped Nigerian actress released by her abductors". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
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