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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 is known for her Ibibio-Efik accents.[1]
Early life and education
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 BAinMass communication from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and a degree in film editing from the Delyork Creative Academy Film School in Lagos State.[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), [3]Kendra (2021),[4]Aki and Pawpaw (2021),[5]Slum King (2023).[6][7]
She has participated in standup comedy shows like Shakara and The Gang, The AY Show[8] and a lot of interviews like with TVC News.[9] Calabar Chic was named among the 12 Nigerian comedians to watch out in 2021 by The Netng.[10]
Calabar Chic has attempted suicide twice, and suffered fibroids.[11][12]
In 2016, Calabar Chic was stuck in a burning building but managed to crawl out, thus surviving with a few bruises.[13] In 2018, she was reportedly kidnapped by the Fulani herdsmen alongside her friend, and were hostages for five days.[14]
