Calabar Chic

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Calabar Chic
Born
Stephanie Faith Isuma

(1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 33)
Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater Nnamdi 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. Born in Yala, Cross River State, Calabar Chic started creating comic videos on social media using Ibibio-Efik accents.

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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. [1] [2]

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), [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

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]

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