Chacha Eke Biography
Charity Eke Faani, popularly known as Chacha Eke Faani, is a famous Nollywood actress that is known for the ability to cry and acting of grieving roles in movies. She is a talented award-winning actress, a model, a TV personality, and a philanthropist. She became famous in the Nollywood industry in the year after featuring in the movie “End is Near,” that shock the Nollywood industry with popularity and fame.
Chacha is majorly known for her ability to cry in the movie and making a sad scenario appear real. Her multitalented and creativity capabilities have made her take up other roles like a royal prince, traditional herbalist, terrorist, among others, in the latest movies. She is rich and influential in the industry. She is a good mother and role model to millions of young girls and upcoming Nollywood stars.
Chacha Eke Birthday and Age
Chacha Eke was born on 1st May 1993 in Abakaliki hometown in the Ebonyi state of Nigeria. Chacha is currently 28 years of age as of 2020 database records. Her birth sign is Leo. She celebrates her birthday on every May 1 of each year in a dazzling ceremony with friends, relatives and relations.
Chacha Eke Family
Her father is John U Eke a professor, and state commissioner for education in Ebonyi state and a mother who is a barrister and practicing lawyer. She was blessed to be born in a middle-class family with working-class parents. Chacha was privileged to grow in three cities, that is Abakaliki, Enugu, and Asaba, respectively. She hiolds a Nigerian nationality, citizenship and she is of black race.
Chacha Eke Height and Weight
Chacha is a very beautiful woman endowed with a slim body with attractive sexy curves. Her body measurements including breast, waist and hip size are 33-27-35 inches respectively. Eke has a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.6m) and weighs 121 lbs (55 Kg). However, details about her dress and shoe size are under review by our teams. Eke’s dazzling beauty is complimented by a black shiny skin, eyes and hair that makes her unique and attractive.
Chacha Eke Marriage and kids
Chacha Eke got married to her longtime friend and Movie producer, director, and Editor, Mr. Austin Faani, in the year 2013. Her marriage is blessed by four beautiful children; Kamara Faani, Kaira Faani, Chiemere Faani and Diamond Faani.
Chacha Eke calls of 7 year marrige
In October 2020, the onscreen Goddess took to the Instagram describing the end of her marriage with Austine Faani due to violence and misunderstanding tht could not be resolved. In the Instagram video, Chacha said it is over between her and Austin. Austin responded to her Instagram video Claiming Chacha Eke is a disobedient wife that needs violence. It is however not official that the two are divorced or not. Keep tab for additional information on legal divorce or reunion of the two.
However, it was found out that Chacha was pregnant and mentally disturbed. She opened up on Facebook that she is still Mrs. Faani and the marriage still holds.
Chacha Eke Salary
Chacha is one of the scarce and highest paid Nollywood actresses. She is approximated to earn between $30,000- $36000 per film role. However, the onscreen Goddess has not shared her salary value to the public. However, our teams are reviewing this section and we shall update it once we get actual values from our reliable sources.
Chacha Eke Net worth
Chacha Eke is one of the most accomplished Nigerian actresses. She has garnered more wealth from her acting career, and it is approximated that her worth stands at $700,000. She is powerful and influential among the Nollywood actress.
Chacha Eke Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Charity Eke Faani
- Famous as: Chacha Eke
- Gender: Female
- Age: 33 years
- Date of Birth: 17th July 1987
- Place of Birth: Ebonyi State, Nigeria
- Birth Sign: Leo
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Ethnicity: African
- Race: African
- Father: John U Eke
- Mother: Not Known
- Brothers: Not Known
- Sisters: Not Known
- Religion: Not Known
- Body Measurements: 33-27-35
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.6m)
- Weight: 121 lbs (55 Kg)
- Dress Size: Not Known
- Shoe Size: Not Known
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Skin Color: Black
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Austin Ikechugwu Faani
- Children: Four
- Education: Ebonyi State University
- Profession: Accountancy
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Director
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $700,000
Chacha Eke Education
Charity attended EUST Nursery and was primarily located at the Abakaliki township of Ebonyi state in the southeastern part of Nigeria. She acquired certificates and excelled well in primary education. Chacha joined Our Lord Shephard International School to pursue her secondary education in Enugu State, Nigeria. She excelled well and acquired her Western Africa Senior School Certificate.
Eke furthered her studies at Ebonyi State University in the faculty of Accountancy and graduated with a degree in Accountancy. Chacha realized her acting potentials while in school, where she participated actively in school drama and arts. She participated and played diverse roles in the drama stage at different places and competitions.
Chacha Eke Career
Chacha Eke joined the Nollywood industry in the year 2009 after she merited in the Miss Nollywood Talent Hunt show competition organized at her hometown Abakliki. From there, she participated in various Nollywood auditions, and she was given roles in Nigerian movies.
It is believed that her husband, who is a renowned Nigerian movie editor and director, played a crucial role in linking the actress to multiple producers. In 2012, Chacha featured in a famous movie, “The End is Near,” that made her breakthrough Nollywood industry and gained both national and international recognition. She is renowned for taking grieving parts due to her ability to cry and make the situation appear real.
Chacha loves tragic and sorrowful movie settings and she is perfect in acting such. Mrs. Faani has since been featured in around 200 Nollywood movies taking diverse roles including royal princes, traditional herbalists, bad girl, and trickster, among others. She is bright, and she interprets her roles well besides delivering well as expected. She is one of the most talented, accomplished, creative, and gifted Nollywood actress Nigeria has ever produced.
Some of the most famous movies she acted include Bloody Carnivore, Innocent Pains, Child of Pain, Hand of Destiny, among others. She has been featured in movies alongside numerous Nollywood icons like Olu Jacobs, Mike Eziruonye, Yul Edochie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Jibola Dabo, Harry B, among others.
In 2020, Chacha directed and produced her first film Daddy’s Money which was received well by fans. The movie is also aired on Chacha Eke television on her YouTube Channel.
Chacha Eke Movies
- The End is Near
- Commander in Chief
- Bad Girl
- Two Hearts
- Beach 24
- Gift of Pain
- Moving Casket
- A Cry of Justice
- Cleopatra
- Dance for The Prince
- Mirror of Life
- Secret Assassin
- Palace of Sorrow
- Royal Assassins
- The Promise
- Rose My Village Love
- Stubborn Beans
- My Sweet Love
- Secret Palace Mission
- Shame to Bad People
- Lucy
- Robe of Blood
- Hand of Destiny
- Destined to be Queen
- Sound of Ikoro
- Girls at War
- Kamsi the Freedom Fighter
- Basket of Sorrow
- Festival of Sorrow
- Pot of Riches
- Crossing the Battleline
- Happy Never After
- Money Works with Blood
- Roasted Alive
- Who Took My Husband?
- My Only Inheritance
- After the Alter
- Princes Revenge Bondage
- My Last Blood
- Royal First Lady
- Royal Palace Maid
Chacha Eke Nominations and awards
Chacha Eke has been nominated for several awards due to her outstanding performance and creativity in movie acting. In 2013, she was able to bag an award for the Most promising Actress in Nigeria at City People Entertainment Awards. She also scoped the Best Actress of the year at the African Magic Viewers Choice Award and Best Actress in a leading role at the African Movie Academy Awards.
Chacha Ekes interests
Chacha Eke has an endless passion for fashions and fancies trending African wears. She likes African made fabrics and styles so much, and she is seen in such when not on set. Mrs. Faani established and manage a prestigious fashion company by the name “print-Afrique Fashions Limited Company,” that majors in the production of trending African fashions and fabrics.
Chacha Eke Comfortable Marrying From Nollywood industry
Mrs. Faani has great gratitude and feels marrying a husband from the Nollywood industry is a blessing and relief. She believes that most actresses in the industry are misjudged based on the various roles they play in movies, and marrying Austin Faani, a movie director created room for an understanding of the kind of work they do. She acknowledges that her beloved husband has seen her grow and known her from scratch, and she has seen him in best and average moments. The two live a happy married life based on mutual understanding and love.
Often questions about Chacha Eke
Who is Chacha Eke?
Chacha Eke Faani is a famous Nollywood actress that is known for the ability to cry and acting of grieving roles in movies. She is a talented award-winning actress, a model, a TV personality, and a philanthropist.
How old is Chacha Eke?
Chacha is currently 33 years of age. She was born on 1st May 1993 in Abakaliki hometown in the Ebonyi state of Nigeria.
Is Chacha Eke Married?
Chacha Eke got married to her longtime friend and Movie producer, director, and Editor, Mr. Austin Faani, in the year 2013.
Does Chacha Eke Have Some Kids?
Her marriage is blessed by two beautiful daughters; Kamara and Kaira Faani.
What does Chacha Eke like?
Chacha Eke has an endless passion for fashions and fancies trending African wears.
Where does Chacha Eke live?
Chacha Eke lives in Asaba town, in Asaba state of Nieria.
What is Chacha Eke net worth?
Chacha Eke has garnered more wealth from her acting career, and it is approximated that her worth stands at $700,000.
Is Chacha Eke comfortable marrying from the Nollywood industry?
Chacha Eke is happily marrying a Nigerian movie director. She believes that most actresses in the industry are misjudged based on the various roles they play in movies, and marrying Austin Faani, a movie director created room for an understanding of the kind of work they do.
References
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