Wanjiku Mburu, known to fans as Mama Baha from the show Machachari, shared personal details about her life, including her upbringing, interests, and career path.
Here are key points about Wanjiku Mburu:
- She was born and raised in Kajiado, specifically in Ongata Rongai, where she has fond memories of her childhood.
- Wanjiku describes herself as a tomboy, having grown up with elder brothers and preferring activities like riding bicycles and playing poker.
- She attended Consolata and Ole Rai primary schools, and later Loreto Kiambu School for her secondary education.
- Wanjiku does not enjoy cooking, a trait she developed from a young age, and recalls an incident where she threw away dough meant for chapatis.
- She has more male friends than female ones, citing comfort in their company and lack of pressure.
- Wanjiku is a fan of AFC Leopards and enjoys activities like swimming, lawn tennis, and pool table.
- She started acting at the age of 7 and decided to pursue it as a career, turning down opportunities for further education abroad and in the United States.
- Actors Terrence Howard and Denzel Washington are among her favorites, admiring their ability to transition between characters.
- People often recognize her by her smile, which she considers her trademark.
- At the time, Wanjiku Mburu was single, choosing to focus on personal growth and stating she values honesty and appreciation in a partner.
Wanjiku's journey into acting was inspired by watching a repeat program of Machachari, where she saw the talents of actors like Bahati and Govi, prompting her to pray for an opportunity to work with them. Her prayer was answered when she landed the role of Mama Baha after auditioning.
