Christabel Egbenya is a multi-talented Nigerian actress, producer, model and entrepreneur. She has starred in over 50 films and produced several of her own films.
She is also the founder and CEO of La Bell Beauty World, a beauty salon that offers a variety of services and products.
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- Full name: Christabel Egbenya
- Date of birth: December 14
- Age: 30+
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Edo State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Actor, producer, model, entrepreneur
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Hisashi Oonuma
- Children: One
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Christabel Egbenya was born on December 14 in Edo State, Nigeria. She is a member of the Esan ethnic group and speaks the Esan language.
She grew up in a large family and has many siblings, but their names and details are not revealed.
She attended primary and secondary schools in Edo State and excelled in academics and extra-curricular activities.
She has loved acting and modeling since she was a child and has participated in various school plays and beauty pageants.
Later, she moved to Enugu State where she pursued higher education and obtained a degree in Business Administration.
personal life
Christabel Egbenya is happily married to businessman and philanthropist Onumajuru. They got married in a traditional wedding in November 2021 after several years of dating.
They welcomed their first child, a boy, in April 2022. Christabel is a devoted mother and wife who balances her family and career with grace and dedication.
She often shares photos and videos of her husband and son on social media platforms, expressing her gratitude and love for them.
She also maintains close relationships with her extended family and friends who support and celebrate her achievements.
Profession
Christabel Egbenya started her acting career in the Nigerian movie industry in 2008. A friend invited her to audition for a movie role and introduced her to the industry.
She impressed producers and directors with her natural talent and charisma and landed her first role in Hunter Mary.
Since then, she has appeared in more than 50 films, playing different roles and genres. Some of her famous films include “My Dearest Love”, “Room 202”, “The Kingdom of Joy”, “Dangerous Sisters”, “Mad Royal Family” and “The Wicked Forest”.
She has worked with many famous actors such as Mercy Johnson, Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh and Mike Ezuruonye.
Christabel Egbenya is not only an actress but also a producer. She has produced several films under her production company La Bell Productions. Some of the films she produced herself include Beautiful Faces, The Banker, and Girl.
She is also a model who has graced the covers of several magazines and endorsed several brands and products.
She is the face of La Bell Beauty World, a beauty salon she founded in 2016. The salon offers hair, makeup, nail, spa, massage and skin care services.
The company also sells beauty products such as wigs, hairpieces, makeup and accessories. Christabel is passionate about empowering women to look and feel beautiful.
Awards
Christabel Egbenya has won several awards and nominations for her outstanding performances and contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Some of her awards include:
- 2014 City People Entertainment Awards for Best Supporting Actress.
- 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year.
- 2016 Nigerian Film Awards Best Actress
- 2017 Academy Award for Best Producer of the Year.
- 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Category.
dispute
Christabel Egbenya is no stranger to controversy, having faced her fair share of scandals and criticisms in her career.
Some of the controversies she has been involved in include:
- In 2013, she was accused of having an affair with a married man who allegedly bought her a car and a house. She denied the allegations and claimed that the man was just her friend and benefactor.
- In 2014, she was rumoured to have undergone plastic surgery to improve her figure and appearance. She denied the rumours and said she was naturally beautiful.
- In 2015, she had a heated argument with a fan who abused her on Instagram. She hit back at the fan and abused her, which led to a strong reaction from fans and the public.
- In 2016, she was arrested for assaulting a police officer who allegedly tried to extort money from her. She claimed the officer was rude to her and that she acted in self-defense. She was later released on bail and the case was settled out of court.
- In 2017, she was sued by a former employee who accused her of not paying him six months’ wages and mistreating him. She denied the allegations and countersued him for defamation and breach of contract. The case was later settled amicably.
social media
- Instagram: @christabelegbenya
- Twitter: @christabel_ega
Filmography
- Hunter Mary
- Dela my love
- Room 202
- Pleasure Kingdom
- Dangerous Sisters
- Royal Madness
- Evil Forest
- Beautiful Face
- banker
- Girls
- Billionaire
- Princess Returns
- the last Dance
- Wedding Party
- Final Chapter
- heritage
- reunion
net worth
Christabel Egbenya is one of the richest and most successful actresses in Nigeria.
She has accumulated a lot of wealth through acting, producing, modeling, and entrepreneurship. Her net worth is estimated to be $500,000.
