This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
Published on June 24, 2020, Martha Hellen Atieno, a Kenyan actress, has been making waves in the local film industry. With a passion for acting, she has been actively involved in various productions, including films and theater plays.
Atieno, who is also known as Andau, has been in the industry for 12 years and has appeared in over 10 films. Some of her notable works include 'Jaboya,' 'The Gods of the Rain,' 'Stubborn Daughter,' and 'Full Stop.'
She has also been involved in several collaborations, including a project with GPAY Africa and Cinemadamare Film Festival from Italy. The project brought together many Kenyan artists and their Italian counterparts, and they traveled to various counties, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Nyandarua, Makueni, and Mombasa, to create different films.
Atieno has expressed her desire to work with various production companies in Kenya, including Ana kwa ana, Zuia Theatres Production, Tamasha Arts Production, Goodspell Theatres, and GPAY Africa. She has also called on the government to support the film industry by providing resources and opportunities for artists to showcase their talent.
She has also expressed her admiration for Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor, who has appeared in films such as 'Blood Sister,' 'Mothers in Law,' 'Chied Daddy,' 'Alice my first Lady,' and 'Marcus D Millionaire.'
Atieno has also thanked her mother, Rebecca Achieng, for her support in her acting career. She has also thanked the leaders of GPAY Africa, Samuel Oluoko and Amyn Khan, for organizing the project that brought together many Kenyan artists and their Italian counterparts.
