Eddy Kimani

Eddy Kimani (born 31 January 1984), is a Kenyan actor, voice artist and radio presenter.[1] He is best known for the roles in the films In a Better World, The Distant Boat and Lusala.

Eddy Kimani
Born
Eddy Kimani

(1978-05-31) May 31, 1978
Nakuru, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
OccupationActor, voice artist, radio presenter, mental health advocate
Years active2008–present
Spouse(s)Nyambura Njenga
Children2

Personal life

He was born in May 1978 in Nakuru, Kenya.

He married his longtime partner Nyambura Njenga in 2011. The couple has two children. He later separated from his wife and kids citing his mental depression.[2]

Career

In 2006, he made the film debut with the film Money and the Cross. However, he played an uncredited role in the film. Then in 2009, he was selected for the role 'Winston Kinyang'weu' in the television serial The Agency. After that supportive role, he starred in the 2010 film In a Better World with another minor role.

First he joined with Capital FM and continued to work as a broadcaster and radio host.[3] He also worked as a TV presenter with the national broadcaster KBC and NTV. In 2014, he was appointed as the communications director for Nakuru County.[1]

Apart from acting, he is also a full time mental health advocate and campaigner. He completed the Quality Rights training course developed and provided by WHO.[3] In 2019, he made a lead role in the television serial Country Queen.

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2006Money and the CrossFilm
2009The AgencyWinston Kinyang'weuTV Series
2010In a Better WorldPatientFilm
2010Lost in AfricaHotel managerFilm
2012Nairobi Half LifeNZE Car OwnerFilm
2013Something NecessaryCommission Chairman / Radio AnnouncerFilm
2013The Distant BoatMr. MalombeFilm
2019Country QueenTitusTV Series
2019LusalaMaxFilm

See also

References
  1. "Former News Anchor Eddy Kimani's Journey to Overcoming Depression". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. "Media celebrity pleads with Kenyans to help him get a job after beating depression". pulselive. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. "Eddy Kimani Shares his Struggle with Depression and Recovery Journey". capitalfm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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