Enuka Vanessa Okuma is a Canadian actress known for her work in both television and film. She was born on September 20, 1976, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Okuma began her acting career in 1990 and has remained active in the entertainment industry ever since.
Although born in Canada, Enuka Okuma is of Nigerian descent. Her unique cultural background has often contributed to the roles she is cast in, allowing her to bring depth and authenticity to a range of characters. Okuma began her career early, appearing in numerous television roles throughout the 1990s.
Okuma’s first significant role came as a cast member of the teen soap opera Hillside (also known as Fifteen in the United States), where she appeared throughout the show's first season. Throughout the 1990s, she secured supporting roles in various Canadian television series and films. Her feature film debut came in 1999 with a supporting role in the crime thriller Double Jeopardy.
Between 2002 and 2005, Okuma co-starred in the American crime drama Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. She also made guest appearances in popular series such as Dark Angel, Cold Case, and Grey’s Anatomy. A pivotal moment in her career came in 2009 when she landed a recurring role as Marika Donoso in season seven of the hit series 24.
In 2010, Enuka Okuma was cast as Detective Traci Nash in the ABC and Global Television Network drama Rookie Blue. She held this role for all five seasons, becoming a central figure in the show. She was later cast in the lead role for the pilot episode of The Adversaries, further establishing her as a prominent television actress.
| Birth Date: | 20 Sep, 1976 |
| Age: | 43 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Stage actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| Education: | Simon Fraser University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 13 million |
