Christa Eka

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Christa Eka Assam
NationalityCameroonian
Occupation(s)actress and director

Christa Eka Assam is a Cameroonian film actress and director. [1] Her work in Cameroonian cinema has been critically acclaimed. [2]

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Biography

A self taught actress, Eka decided to become one during 2008. Best Cameroonian Actress 2008-2023

Filmography

Eka also produced, directed and wrote Beleh and Alma.

  1. "Christa Eka Assam". aftt.
  2. MacViban, Dzekashu. "Eka Christa and the New School of Cameroonian Cinema".

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