Stephanie Isuma, a prominent Nollywood actress and comedian, content creator, and producer, goes by the stage name Calabar Chic. Calabar Chic is well known for her humorous Instagram skits in a Calabar accent.
Stephanie also stars in Nollywood movies, where she portrays a Calabar woman. She uses her unique accent to add comic relief to her roles. Calabar Chic has become a household name in Nigeria and beyond.
Stephanie Isuma has also starred in several movies and reality shows. She has become one of Nigeria’s most popular celebrities and an inspiration to many.
Calabar Chic Biography
| Name | Calabar Chic |
| Real Name | Stephanie Naya Isuma |
| Religion | Christian |
| Tribe | Erik |
| Occupation | Comedian |
Early Life
Stephanie Naya Isuma (born on June 10, 1992, 33 years old) is from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and is one of six children.
She is the second of two children and the only girl. Calabar Chic’s parents’ identities are unknown, but she describes them as hardworking and supportive. Her father is an engineer, while her mother is an entrepreneur.
Education
She attended Jireh Education Centre for her primary education. El-Emmanuels Academy was where she completed her secondary school. She later gained admission into the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka and majored in Mass Communication. She also graduated from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in Lagos with a degree in Film Editing.
Career
Comedy
Calabar Chic has been on numerous stand-up comedy shows, including Shakara, The Gang, and the AY. Aside from her stage humor, she is well known for the hilarious posts she shares on her Instagram account (@calabar_chic).
She revealed that she never saw herself doing comedy as a child. She said she planned to become a broadcaster or film crew member. She praised ace newsreaders Eugenia Abu and Cyril Stober.
Acting
Stephanie Naya Isuma had no plans to become an actress, either. Her first part as an actor came about by chance, she claims. On the day it happened, she was due to give a script to the director, Lancelot Imasuen, who desperately needed an actor. She was cast based on her professional expertise and contributions to previous film productions. Calabar Chic has appeared in Jimi Bendel (2016), The Jimi Bendel Show (2018), and Fate of Alakada (2020).
Riona TV show
Riona, a 2020 Africa Magic TV series, has her as a regular cast member. She portrays Queen Arioma, the king’s fourth queen, who is similarly childless.
Riona is a period drama that depicts the narrative of Ofotokun, a wicked king who is not afraid to sentence people to death. Still, when a horrible prophecy foretells his death, he becomes insane, ordering the execution of children he believes would fulfill the prophecy. Two babies survived the murderous spree, and their fates became entangled.
Filmography
- Jimi Bendel
- (2016)
- The Jimi Bendel Show. (2018)
- Fate of Alakada (2020)
- Riona (2020)
Personal Life
Calabar Chic is currently unmarried and has never been married. She once admitted that she had to end her prior relationship to focus more on her acting career. Calabar Chic describes her ideal partner as educated and confident, and she would prefer a loving, caring, and supportive man over a good-looking man at any moment.
Calabar Chic’s Rape
Calabar Chic has spoken about her sexual assault experience as a 14-year-old girl and how it damaged her relationship with God.
During a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the sketch creator disclosed that the incident occurred on her way home from church and that she had stopped attending church for 17 years.
Calabar Chic described comedy as therapy and an escape from her hardships.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Calabar Chic is a highly successful Nigerian actress, comedienne, entrepreneur, and brand influencer with an estimated net worth of $300,000.
