Maqbul Mohammed
Maqbul Mohammed | |
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| Born | Makbul Mohammed 7 March 1981 |
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| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Makutano Junction |
| Children | 2 |
Maqbul Mohammed (born 7 March 1981) is a Kenyan actor and radio presenter.[1] He is most notable for his role in television series Makutano Junction.
Early life
Born in Mombasa on 7 March 1981, Maqbul is brother to actress, Shadya Delgush.
Personal life
He is married and father of three.[2]
Career
Began theater immediately after secondary school at the phoenix theaters in 1999 Horning his skills on stage for the next 4 years featuring in numerous plays which would earn him a tv call up at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
Maqbul has featured in numerous television series and films. His major breakthrough to the entertainment industry was in 2006 for his role as Karis in series Makutano Junction. He has subsequently appeared in a number of films such as; Behind Closed Doors, Kwani Readings Weakness and All Girls Together.
He first appeared on TV as a teenager in the KBC TV drama Reflections.[3] In 2011, he was cast as one of the main characters in award-winning soap opera Lies that Bind. He shared credits with Ruth Maingi, Maureen Koech, Ruth Maingi, Justine Mirichii and Florence Nduta. Due to his great performance in the project, he was nominated in the 2013 Kalasha Awards.[3][4] In 2015, he had a leading role in comedy Auntie Boss! alongside Eve D'Souza.[5] Apart from acting, Maqbul is a radio presenter in Capital FM.
Filmography
- Film
| Year | Project | Role | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All Girls Together | Felix | Cameo |
| 2009 | Weakness | Nicky |
- Television
| Year | Project | Role | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Makutano Junction | Karis Mabuki | |
| 2011-2012 | Lies that Bind | Justine Mareba | Nominated—Kalasha Award for Best Supporting Actor in Drama |
| 2015–present | Auntie Boss! | Donavan | Season 2–present |
| 2017–present | Varshita | Donavan | Lead role |
References
- ^ "Maqbul Mohammad biography on Actors portal". www.actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Maqbul Mohammed's family". niaje.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ a b Andrew Onyango. "Maqbul Mohammed The KenyaBuzz Star of the Year Staff Pick!". www.kenyabuzz.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Mali vs Lies that bind". msanii2009.wordpress.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Larry Madowo Caught In A Threesome In A Toilet With Co-worker". mashada.com. Mpasho News. Retrieved October 23, 2015.