Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Popular actress, Mrs Elizabeth Evoeme, a.k.a ‘Ovularia’ of the New Masquerade episode, is dead.
She died on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the age of 81 years.
Her death was confirmed by the family in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement read: “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The New Masquerade,’ of her passing. Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her fans.
“We thank you all for your support and for respecting our privacy at this time. God bless you all and may our dear Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme rest in perfect peace, now and always.”
The late actress with her on-screen husband, Chika Okpala a.k.a Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwaogbe alias 4.30, were the darling of many TV audience in the 80s.
