Muthoni Gathecha

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Muthoni Gathecha
Born (1962-04-08) April 8, 1962 (age 59)
Nairobi, Kenya
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Lecturer
Years active2012-present

Muthoni Gathecha (born April 8, 1962) is a Kenyan actress. She has starred in several Kenyan television series.[1]

Early life[]

Born April 8, 1962, Muthoni is a teacher and an education administrator at Kenyatta University. She trained as a psychologist in the United States International University.[1]

Career[]

In 2013, she was one of the protagonists in Kenya's telenovela, Kona. She played together with an ensemble cast of Nini Wacera, Janet Sision, and Lwanda Jawar.[2][3] She later returned to TV in 2014 when she starred in Pray and Prey as the villainous Margaret, an evil and overprotective mother. Her latest role was in the soap opera, Skandals kibao, in which she played the loving mother of two daughters. She shared credits with actresses like Avril and Janet Sision.[4] She has appeared in films that are mainly produced under the Africa Magic Movie Franchise. They include Shortlist, Close Knit Group, Get Me a Job, The Black Wedding, The Next Dean, and I Do.

Personal life[]

Muthoni is a mother of three. Her first born is a rap artist and musician who goes by the stage name Mchizi Gaza. Her second child is Rowzah, a fashion designer. Her youngest is Mizen.[1]

Filmography[]

Year Project Role Title
Television
2013 Kona Ariya Oyange Main role [5]
2014-15 Pray and Prey Margaret Main Antagonist [6]
2015–present Skandals kibao Mama Main role
2015–present "" mama digital titular Lead role

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Muthoni Gathecha's biography". actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  2. ^ "Kona new series". velasign.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  3. ^ "Muthoni Gathecha in Kona". kenyabuzz.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  4. ^ "Skandals kibao". talenteastafrica.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "Kenya telenovela panks a punch". beta.iol.co.za. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  6. ^ "The social client pray and prey". socializeltd.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.

External links[]

Muthoni Gathecha at IMDb

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