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Cameroonian actress (1970–2024)
Céline Orgelle Kentsop
Kentsop in 2021
Born(1970-05-04)4 May 1970
Loum, Cameroon
Died4 September 2024(2024-09-04) (aged 54)
Douala, Cameroon
NationalityCameroonian
OccupationActress

Céline Orgelle Kentsop (4 May 1970 – 4 September 2024), also known under the pseudonym Mami Ton, was a Cameroonian actress.

Biography

Born in Loum on 4 May 1970, Kentsop aspired to become a nurse as a child. However, after failing to reach her dream, she moved to Douala in 1992 in search of work. There, she met Flobert Tankou, who introduced her to acting. Director and producer Ebenezer Kepombia [fr] introduced her to the world of film.

Kentsop became an ambassador of the Association des personnes préférées, in which she campaigned for the rights of amputees alongside her daughter Mirette. She claimed to be the widow of Antoine Tohe, who was known for his impersonations of President Paul Biya. She was the mother of four children and grandmother of six.

Kentsop died of a hemorrhagic stroke in Douala, on 4 September 2024, at the age of 54.

Filmography

Film

  • Conséquences Tribales (2018)

Television

  • Foyer Polygamique (2005)
  • Ennemie Intime (2014)
  • Reine Blanche (2016)
  • Femme autoritaire (2018)
  • Habiba (2018)
  • La nouvelle épouse (2020)

Web series

  • La fille de Mamiton (2019)

Distinctions

  • Best actress of Canal 2'Or [fr] (2011, 2013)
  • Surprise Honorific Prize at the Festival Komane de Bafoussam

References

  1. Ngon, Charly (17 December 2018). "Dans « Les Minutes de Mamiton », Céline Orgelle Kentsop est plus sévère que jamais !". Auletch (in French). Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Nécrologie : Kentsop Orgelle, la Comédienne Mami Ton n'est plus". Saimondy (in French). 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  3. Godje Mana, Joël (5 September 2024). "Nécrologie : l'actrice Mamiton n'est plus". News du Camer (in French).
  4. ^ Essosso, Carine (29 May 2018). "Ma vraie vie". Nyanga (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Orgelle Kentsop". CINAF (in French). Archived from the original on 3 September 2022.
  6. Ngaka, Simon (23 June 2023). "Mami Ton déclare être la veuve du comédien Président Antonio". Saimony (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  7. Djaleu, Armand (5 September 2024). "Nécrologie : la comédienne Mami Ton est décédée". Actu Cameroun (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  8. "Conséquences Tribales". CINAF (in French). Archived from the original on 30 June 2022.
  9. Obanka Makessi, Iris (5 September 2024). "Cameroun : décès de l'actrice Mami Ton". Gabon Media Time (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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