Sarah Hassan
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Sarah Hassan | |
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| Born | 5 September 1988 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Alma mater | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Host |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Sarah Hassan (born 5 September 1988) is a Kenyan actress, model and TV host. She has appeared in more than a dozen films and television series. She is notable for her role in the Citizen TV comedy-drama, Tahidi High and The Wedding Show.[1]
Early life
Sarah Hassan was born on September 5, 1988 in Mombasa in Kenya. She is the only child of her parents.
Career
Hassan made her debut on TV in 2009 in TV show Tahidi High as Tanya one of the leads at that period that also marked her breakthrough to the film industry in Kenya. She also starred in hit series Demigods, Saints and Changes. Sarah first hosted the East African Dance show Sakata Mashariki. In 2013 she took over Noni Gathoni's,The Wedding Show as the main host till December 2014. Besides acting, she is a fashionista having become a brand ambassador to several local fashion lines.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty | Debut | |
| 2009 | Tahidi High | Tanya | Won—Chaguo la Teeniez Awards |
| 2011 | Saints | Lora | |
| 2010 | Demigods | Kamila | Supporting role |
| 2011 | Sakata | Herself | Host |
| Changes | Liza | ||
| 2013 | House of Lungula | Chichi | Film |
| 2014-present | Jane & Abel | Leah | Main cast |
| 2014 | Live or Die | Catwoman | Film |
| 2015-present | Discovery +254 | Herself | 26 episodes |
| How to Find a Husband | Carol | Main role | |
| Maisha Max | Host | Reality show |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chaguo la Teeniez Awards | Best Actress | Tahidi High | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Kalasha Awards | Best Supporting Actress | House of Lungula | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 Kalasha Awards | Discovery +254 | Best TV Hosts | Won[3] |
References
- ^ "Sarah Hassan's biography". Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Sarah Hassan's beauty and elegance". Standard Media Group. August 26, 2015.
- ^ "Kalasha awards winners". allafrica.com. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
External links
- Sarah Hassan at IMDb
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