Patricia Kihoro
Patricia Kihoro | |
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| Born | Patricia Wangechi Kihoro 21 January 1986 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Musical career | |
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| Website | www |
Patricia Wangechi Kihoro (born 21 January 1986)[2][3] is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, radio and reality television personality. She rose into prominence after she participated in the third season of Tusker Project Fame, where she became one of the finalists. In acting, she has appeared in a number of local productions like the 2011 film, Miss Nobody, which saw her being nominated in the 2012 Kalasha Awards for best lead actress in a film. In television production, she has been cast as a lead in Groove Theory, a musical drama and as a regular in Demigods, Changes, Rush and Makutano Junction.[4] As a radio presenter, she has worked with One FM and Homeboyz FM.[5][6]
Early life
Kihoro, born in January 1986 and raised in Kenya's capital Nairobi, attended Shepherd’s Junior Primary School for her primary school and later moved on to Moi Girls' High School, Nairobi. After her O levels, she enrolled in Moi University in the school of Science and psychology. While in Moi University, she opted to audition for the third season of Tusker Project Fame.[7]
Career
2009–12
In March 2009, Kihoro auditioned for the reality singing competition Tusker Project Fame . In 2011 she played Pet Nanjala in drama series Changes.[8] The same year she played in a leading role in film, Miss Nobody that led her to be nominated in the 2011 Kalasha Awards for lead actress in film category. In the 2012, she was cast as one of the leads in musical drama Groove Theory. She portrayed Biscuit, Zamm's (portrayed by Kevin Maina) in a story that revoled among five a fictional Victoria University students.[9]
2013–14
In 2013 she appeared in reality show The Fattening Room,[10] that led her fellow cast members and she to explore the customs and traditions of Efik people in south-east Nigeria.[11] In 2014, she was cast (2012) as Nana, a 28 year old editor in the series, Rush.[12] She played alongside Janet Mbugua, Wendy Kimani, Wendy Sankale and Maryanne Nundo.[13]
2015–present
In 2015, she was cast as Maqbul Mohammed's daughter in series, Makutano Junction.
Discography
| Year | Single(s) | Director | Album | Ref(s) |
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| 2011 | "Nakupenda" | TBA | ||
| 2013 | "Loving Wrong" (Calvo Mistari featuring Patricia Kihoro) | Edu G |
Filmography
Films and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tusker Project Fame | Herself | Contestant; finalist |
| 2011 | Miss Nobody | Juliette | Short film |
| 2011 | Changes | Petronilla Nanjala | |
| 2011–13 | Demigods | Mona | |
| 2012 | Mali | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Out of Africa - A Safari Through Magical Kenya | Herself | Reality show |
| 2012–14 | Groove Theory | Biscuit | Series regular |
| 2013 | Homecoming | Alina | Short film |
| 2013 | Life in a Single Lane | Herself | |
| The Fattening Room | Herself | ||
| 2014 | There is Nothing to Do in Nairobi | Patience Omondi | Short film |
| 2014 | Rush | Nana | |
| 2015–present | Makutano Junction | – Mabuki | Series regular |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Award category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kalasha Awards | Best Lead Actress in a Film | Shattered | Nominated | [14][15] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Reverbnation: Patricia Kihoro". Reverbnation. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ "S3xy Homeboyz Radio presenter Patricia Kihoro reveals her age and leaves many surprised!". Mashada. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Patricia Wangechi Kihoro profile". World of Big Brother. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Patricia Kihoro". Talent East Africa. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Chrysanthus Ikeh. "Patricia Kihoro to host shows with Homeboyz Radio 103.5". The Net. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Patricia Kihoro Lands New Radio Job". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Patricia Kihoro-Rising to the top of Kenyan showbiz industry". SDE. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "HOT: Patricia Kihoro". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "KENYA'S 1ST MUSICAL TV DRAMA SERIES- THE GROOVE THEORY". Actors.co.ke. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Lasisi, Oluwafunke (28 April 2013). "EbonyLife Brings Six African Ladies to The Fattening Room". This Day Live. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Fattening Room". Ebony Life TV. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Rush; Kenyas version of sex and city". In The Loop. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Baba Ghafla (18 April 2012). "Rush: New TV series packed with celebs". Ghafla!. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Kalasha Awards: Full List of Winners". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Complete list of 2012 Kalasha Awards Winners". Daily Kenya. Retrieved 4 February 2016.