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Varta Angapuketanka Karada (born 12 January 1978), popularly known as Varta Anga, is a talented, skilled and creative Nigerian film actor. He is also a model and television personality.
He has starred in many Nigerian films such as “The Fighter’s Heart”, “Maximum Pressure”, “Deep Sea Crisis”, “Mission Impossible” and “New Jerusalem”.
He is one of the lucky few actors who got to share the screen with legendary Nigerian movie industry actors like Olu Jacobs, Rita Dominic, Tonto Dikeh, Ebube Nwangbo, Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor and many other top actors.
Off camera, Walter Anga is a philanthropist who loves giving back to the community in various forms, including financial and emotional support.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Varta Angapkotanka Karada |
| stage name: | Walter Angar |
| Date of Birth: | January 12, 1978 (46 years old) |
| place of birth: | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Rivers State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | Stephen Angapkotanka, Evelyn Angapkotanka |
| high: | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Spouse • Wife: | Esther Angar ( m. 2009) |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $450,000 |
early life
Walter Anga was born on January 12, 1978, in the famous city of Port Harcourt in the Rivers State in southern Nigeria as Walta Angapukotanka Kolada.
He is the third of five children, born to Stephen Angapkotanka (father) and Evelyn Angapkotanka (mother).
He spent his entire childhood with his family in Ogu Bolo Local Government, located in the riverine area of Rivers State in southern Nigeria.
educate
Walter Anga obtained the West African Senior School Certificate and the Rivers State Junior Secondary School Certificate.
He then matriculated at the prestigious University of Port Harcourt in 1998 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts in 2002.
Profession
Walter Anga didn’t start showing his acting skills until he graduated from college. He then played a supporting role in the Nigerian film “La Bista” which starred Ernest Asuzu, Emma Ehumadu and Jerry Amilo. He then took a break for two years before getting another role.
At that time, he moved to Enugu State in search of roles but due to some unexplained circumstances, he found it impossible to get roles.
He became frustrated and almost gave up on acting and eventually tried other ventures, but eventually, his elder brother, the late lawyer Ismail Anga, and his mother believed in his talent and encouraged him to return to Port Harcourt and start over, which he agreed to do.
In 2003, Walter Anga returned to the city of Port Harcourt where he met superstar actor Nonso Diobi and veteran film director Ifeanyi Ogbonna.
He starred in the film “New Jerusalem” directed by renowned director Ifeanyi Ogbonna and produced by Kingsley Ukagbu. The film was a huge success and brought him to greater heights.
Awards and nominations
Port Harcourt-born actor Walter Anga has received several accolades for his talent over the years. Here are some of the awards and nominations he has received:
- City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year
- Africa Movie Academy Awards Nigeria’s Most Promising Actor
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Nigeria.
Social Media
Walter Anga is an avid user of social media. He also loves taking selfies, including some of his cars and properties which he shows off on his account.
Part of his fame is due to his over 2 million followers on Instagram and 300,000 followers on Twitter. You can find him at:
- Instagram: @walteranga
- Twitter: @AngaWalter
- Facebook: Walta Anga.
Personal life
Walter Anga is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 60 kg. He has black hair, a slightly grey beard and dark eyes.
Walter Anga has been married for over a decade. He married a beautiful lady named Esther Anga in the winter of 2009. They have four lovely children (three boys and one girl).
Walter Anga’s good looks have landed him in trouble on several occasions and he admits to being sexually harassed by ladies on several occasions but he thanks God for giving him the ability to overcome temptation.
net worth
Walter Angah has a street named after him in Port Harcourt. He built his first house there and it was completed in 2020.
Walter Angah is one of the most influential actors in the Nigerian movie industry and he has earned a considerable amount of money through acting in movies, being an ambassador, and modeling. Actor Walter Angah’s net worth is estimated to be $450,000.
Filmography
Walter Anga has appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films since his debut in 2002. These include;
- 2006 – Saints 1 & 2
- 2006 – The Closet as Pedro
- 2006- Extreme Measures 1&2 as Dan
- 2007- Peter in “Wind or Glory 1”, “Wind or Glory 2” and “Wind or Glory 3”
- 2007 – Eternal Love 1&2
- 2008 – Throne of the Gods
- 2009- Played Charles in the first and second parts of Twilight Sisters
- 2009 – Forest of Tears 1 to 4
- 2011- “Thank You for Coming” 1 & 2 as Jude
- 2011 – Jude in Brave Baby 1 & 2
- 2012 – Richard in Enemies in My Eyes 1&2
- 2012 – Deep Water 1&2 as Richard
- 2014- Second Burial 1&2 as Mike
- 2016- Ejyke Momsen in Dance of Grace 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 2018 – Biological Clock
- 2020-Lockdown
- 2021-Give Love a Chance
