Onyama Laura
Onyama Laura | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 October 1992 |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Citizenship | Cameroonian (1992–present) |
| Alma mater | Linguistic at University of Buea |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Parent | Onyama Judith (mother) Ewah Dume Samuel |
| Awards | 2016 Ecrans Noirs Film Festival (Best Cameroonian actress ), 2017 The Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) |
Onyama Laura (born Onyama Laura Anyeni on 14 October 1992) is a Cameroonian actress. In 2017, she won CAMIFF Best Actress awards[1][2] and Best Cameroonian actress at Ecrans Noirs Film Festival 2016 edition.[3] Laura, started acting in the movie “Heavy rain” in 2011, “Kiss of the death” in 2015 and others. She is the President of National Actors' Guild of Cameroon Limbe branch (NAGCAM)[4]
Early life
She was born in Buea general hospital 14 October 1992, a daughter of Onyama Judith. She started her primary school in Buea and later moved to Yaounde, In 2009 she had a degree in Linguistic at the University of Buea. She is a native of Basossi of Southwest Region (Cameroon) and Oshie in the Northwest Region (Cameroon).[5][6]
Career
Laura, developed interest in acting in 2009 and her first appearance in a movie was in 2011 Heavy Rain.[4] She is the president of Cameroon Film Guild in Limbe branch
Selected filmography
- Heavy rain'by Chando Daniel(2011)
- Rebel Pilgrimby Chinepoh Cosson
- Rumbleby Billybob Ndive
- Kiss of the death by Musing Derrick
- Ward Z by Itambi Delphine
- Dirt Roads by Enah Johnscott
- Stripped by Enah Johnscott
- Church street by Nkanya Nkwai
- Saving Mbango by Nkanya Nkwai
- Fisherman's Diary by
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ecrans Noirs Film Festival (Best Cameroonian actress ) | Cameroon | Herself | Won |
| 2017 | The Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) | Best Actress | Herself | Won |
See also
References
- ^ "Meet Onyama Laura, CAMIFF Best Actress 2017 - Cameroon News Agency". 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Veteran Actor Ramsey Nouah Attends The Cameroon International Film Festival + See Full List of Winners - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com.
- ^ "Laura Onyama: A Star Is Born". cameroontribune. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Cameroon-Tribune". www.cameroon-tribune.cm.
- ^ "Onyama Laura". www.whoiswhoincameroon.com.
- ^ "Laura Onyama: a star is born". www.cameroonweb.com.