Nollywood mourns the loss of veteran actress Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, renowned for her portrayal of Ovularia in the beloved 1980s TV series “The New Masquerade.” Sadly, she passed away at the age of 81.
Rumors of her death circulated in 2019, but this time, the news has been confirmed. The Evoeme Emekalam family issued a statement expressing gratitude for the support received from friends, family, and colleagues, and requested privacy during this difficult period.
Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s passing was confirmed by a family member who stated that she was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.
In their statement, the Evoeme Emekalam family conveyed their appreciation to fans, friends, and colleagues for their support and asked for privacy as they grieve. They expressed deep sorrow for the loss of Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, emphasizing her significant impact on both her family and her fans.
The family’s statement reads:
“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.”