Tamara Eteimo (born July 24, 1987) also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a

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R&B singer-songwriter and Actor. Since her

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film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the ''

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'' reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in

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's annual rankings of

actresses for 2013 and has been nominated for numerous awards. Eteimo completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt before enrolling at the

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to study Theatre Arts. As of May 2010, she had released singles "Vibrate" and "Na Only you" from her debut studio album. She won the 2013 Next Movie Star winner and she claims to be eyeing the

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Filmography

Awards and nominations

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21st-century Nigerian actresses Living people 21st-century Nigerian women singers Singers from Port Harcourt Nigerian rhythm and blues singer-songwriters Nigerian film actresses University of Port Harcourt alumni Actresses from Port Harcourt 1987 births Participants in Nigerian reality television series Nigerian film award winners {{Nigeria-actor-stub

Filmography

Awards and nominations

See also

References