Nini Wacera
Nini Wacera (born 16 January 1978) is a Kenyan actress and director.[1] Wacera has appeared in more than a dozen films and television series. She is notable for her role in the 2005 soap opera, Wingu la moto.
Nini Wacera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nini Wacera Gatere January 16, 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress Director |
| Years active | 1984 2001-present |
| Children | 1 |
Career
In 2003, Nini played in Kenyan soap opera Wingu la moto as the main antagonist. The role earned her several accolades. She subsequently starred in films such as Project Daddy, The White Masai and Nairobi Half Life. In 2015, she was cast as one of the protagonists in the African version of the hit series Desperate Housewives .[2]
Filmography
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dangerous Affair | Kui | |
| 2003–2006 | Wingu la moto | Suzanne | Main Antagonist[3] |
| 2004 | Project Daddy | Supporting role | |
| Epilogue | |||
| 2005 | The White Masai | Uncredited[4] | |
| 2006 | Silent Monologues | ||
| 2010 | Life in D minor | ||
| 2012 | Nairobi Half Life | Special appearance | |
| 2013-14 | Kona | Julia Oyange | Main protagonist |
| 2015-present | Desperate Housewives Africa | Ese De Souza | Series regular[5] |
| 2018 | Rafiki | Mercy |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award name | Film/Television | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Golden Dhow Award | Project Daddy | Won |
| 2003 | 50th International Oberhausen Short Film Festival | Epilogue | Won |
| 2004 | 7th Africa Cine week | Dangerous affair | Won |
| 2006 | Fanta Chaguo la Teeniez | Wingu la moto | Won |
References
- "Actress Nini Wacera and Kaz's show abandoned by broadcaster". Sde.co.ke. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/nini-wacera-to-feature-in-desperate-housewives-africa-series
- "Nini Wacera the baddest girl on TV in Wingu la moto". Actors.co.ke. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "Nini wacera plays in movie The white maasai". M.imdb.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "Nini wacera lands role in Desperate Housewives African". The-star.co.ke. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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