Nice Githinji
Nice Githinji | |
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| Born | 25 August 1985 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
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| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Hair color | Black[1] |
| Eye color | Brown[1] |
Nice Githinji (born 25 August 1985)[2][3] is a Kenyan actress, producer, karaoke hostess, vocalist and TV show host. She is most notable for playing various roles in several television series. She rose to fame when she was nominated in the 2009 Kalasha Awards for Best Lead Actress in the film, All Girls Together.[4] In 2011, she later won the coveted award for best lead actress in drama for her role in television series, Changing Times.[5] [6] Apart from acting she is the CEO of Nicebird Production Company that majors in film production.[7] Apart from her appearances in film and television projects, she also participates in theatrical performances that she has stated a number of times its the core of who she is.[7] She has worked with Et Cetera Productions (2007 – 2008: where she starred in two movies; the critically acclaimed, Benta and All Girls Together, Sisimka Productions and Phoenix Players (2009 – 2010) and Planet's Theatre.[7]
Early life
Nice was born in 1985 in Mombasa. She did her high school in Senior Chief Koinange High School from 1999 to 2002.[8] Her mother died when she had finished high school.[9]
Career
Early career beginnings and initialization of showbiz career
Githinji began her acting career as a stage actress at Phoenix Players Richard Stockwell’s Bad Blood, a role that catapulted her career at large. She has appeared in a number of television and film productions.[10]
2007 – 2009
Between 2007 and 2010, She appeared in a number of films namely; Benta, All Girls Together, Formula X and Pieces of Peace.[11] She also starred in television series; Guy Centre and Changing Times where she played Candy and Rosa respectively.
Filmography
Film and television
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Benta | Sheana | with Janet Kirina |
| 2008 | All Girls Together | Sasha | Also producer |
| Formular X | Cindy | ||
| Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten | Rita | ||
| Pieces of Peace | Wairimu | 2007 Post-Election violence film | |
| 2009 | Guy Centre | Candy | |
| 2010 – 12 | Changing Times | Rosa | Main role |
| 2010 | Kidnappet | Lilly | |
| 2011 | Saints | Nurse Millicent | |
| 2012 | Better Days | Nelly | |
| 2012 | Consequences | ||
| 2013–present | African Urban Entertainment | Presenter | |
| 2013 | House of Lungula | Charity | Film |
| 2014 | East | ||
| Home | |||
| Six | |||
| Flowers and Bricks | |||
| 2015 | How to Find a Husband | ||
| 2016–present | Makutano Junction | Toni | Replaced Wanja Mworia from season 15 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Nice' body measurements". StarNow. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Nice Githinji's biography". actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Nice Githinji retro". ragtolarge.xyz. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Previous winners". Kalasha Awards. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "2011 Kalasha awards winners". Actors.co.ke. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ Capital Lifestyle (11 September 2011). "Vote for your 3rd edition Kalasha Awards winners". Capital FM. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ a b c "Nice Githinji-LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Nice Githinji-Linked In". LinkedIn. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ David Koech (29 September 2014). "10 Things You Did Not Know About Nice Githinji". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Members-Nice Githinji". Actors Guild. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Nice Githinji: Wasanii". Wasanii. Retrieved 7 January 2016.