This archive report was first published on 26 September 2019.
Published on September 26, 2019
Kenyan TV Actresses: From Screen to Reality ¶
Kenyan television has given us some of the most talented and beautiful actresses in the industry. From the hilarious Truphena to the captivating Mama Nyagothie, these women have captured the hearts of audiences with their on-screen performances.
But what do they look like off the screens? Let's take a look at some of these stunning TV beauties and see how they transform from their on-screen characters.
Truphena, whose real name is Aisha Noor, plays a naive Luhya girl who cracks our ribs with her funny antics. But away from the screens, she's a stunning beauty who can't be denied.
Mama Nyagothie, born Mary Adhiambo Airo, is a captivating character in the local TV drama Papa Shirandula. She acts as a landlady and with her thick on-screen Kikuyu accent, you cannot easily tell she is from the lakeside city.
Awiti, played by Winnie Rubi, always leaves her audiences in stitches whenever she graces the screen. She's the plus-size woman who brightens our evenings whenever she's doing what she does best on the TV show Auntie Boss.
Wilbroda, whose real name is Jacque Nyaminde, acts in the popular television show Papa Shirandula. She was cast in the role of Papa Shirandula's dramatic spouse.
Shiru, played by Nice Wanjeri, is undoubtedly one of the most talented and hilarious personalities on our screens, thanks to Auntie Boss. The talented mother of one played the role of a house help and her humour left our ribs cracking.
Awinja, played by Jacky Vike, is a celebrated actress on Papa Shirandula playing the role of a clueless mboch. The sexy damsel who is known for her top-notch sense of fashion is a true definition of African beauty.
Jemutai, played by Stella Bunei Koitie, is a hilarious stand-up comedian in Churchill Show. She plays the typical naive Kalenjin lady and always leaves us in stitches whenever she's on screen.
