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- Actor
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Manoj Sood was born in Mombassa, Kenya and grew up in Western Canada. Manoj entered the entertainment world in 1995 and has been working steadily ever since. Manoj, much to his surprise, landed a supporting role in an American MOW after his very first audition. Up until then, his only acting experience had been from his acting classes. A very nervous Manoj walked onto set on his first day of shooting and when the sound-boom operator said "speed", Manoj thought he was saying "speak" so Manoj jumped right into saying his lines. The director then gave a very nervous Manoj his first on-set note: "Manoj they are saying "speed" not "speak" and you have to wait for the word "action" before you say your lines".
Since that day, Manoj has appeared in more than 75 Television and Feature Film productions. He has appeared on popular Television shows like Da Vinci's Inquest (1998), The Dead Zone (2002), Romeo! (2003) and Dead Like Me (2003), as well as numerous others. Manoj has also acted in popular films such as Meltdown (2004) and Rat Race (2001). Manoj plays the comically grumpy and lovable character, "Baber" on all six seasons of the internationally acclaimed TV series, Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007), now airing on Amazon Prime. Manoj also appears in the Amazon Prime series Insomnia (2018), filmed on location in Moscow, Russia and the highly anticipated TNT and Netflix TV series, Snowpiercer (2020). Most recently Manoj appears in the Netflix hit,Wedding Season (2022) and will appear int the new Bob Odenkirk series Lucky Hank (2023). Manoj has been a passionate fly fisherman and amateur astronomer since he was a child so when he's not acting, you will find him fly-fishing with his son or gazing into the universe with his telescope.- Hassani Shapi was born on 15 July 1973 in Mombasa, Kenya. He is an actor and director, known for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Il maresciallo Rocca (1996).
- Actor
- Music Artist
AD Warfaa, born in the vibrant city of Mombasa, Kenya, is a multifaceted talent who wants to leave his mark in the world of entertainment. As an actor, AD's credits include notable appearances on popular television shows such as "Barry" and "Supermarket Stakeout."
Beyond the realm of acting, AD is a musician with a remarkable story of success. One of his songs took the internet by storm, amassing over 2 million views on YouTube and more than 10 million streams on various music platforms. This remarkable achievement led to a remix collaboration with the renowned E-40 and a coveted signing with Columbia Records.
AD Warfaa is not just a creative force; he's also a force to be reckoned with in the sports arena. An amateur boxer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, his physical prowess matches his artistic talents.
A true polyglot, AD boasts fluency in five different languages, demonstrating his commitment to diverse and global experiences. His wanderlust spirit has taken him to over 100 countries, cementing his status as a true nomad and avid traveler.
Humble beginnings shaped AD's journey. His parents immigrated to the United States from East Africa to escape the turmoil of war. His mother, a dedicated stay-at-home mom, raised AD and his four siblings, while his father took on various jobs, including working for the United Nations, truck driving, and cab driving, to provide for his family.
AD's artistic journey began at the age of 14 when he participated in a Broadway acting competition for his Turkish school. Traveling across the United States to perform, AD's talent captivated audiences wherever he went, igniting his passion for the performing arts.
His acting career took flight with a debut on Bill Hader's hit show, "Barry," and now, he's set to make waves in the upcoming movie "Modern Folklore," which begins shooting in January.
AD Warfaa's inspiring story is a testament to his unwavering dedication, talent, and the pursuit of his dreams, from humble beginnings in East Africa to the global stage of entertainment.- Martina Pinto was born on 3 September 1989 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya. She is an actress, known for Maria Goretti (2003), Freaks! (2011) and Don Matteo (2000). She has been married to Alessandro Poggi since 20 February 2021. They have one child.
- Malaika Firth was born on 23 March 1994 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya. She is an actress, known for Tinie Tempah Feat. Jess Glynne: Not Letting Go (2015), Prada: Spring/Summer 2014 Women's Advertising Campaign (2014) and Versus Versace by Anthony Vaccarello: Spring Summer 2015 New York (2014).
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Ayub Ogada was born in 1956 in Mombasa, Kenya. He was a composer and actor, known for The Constant Gardener (2005), The Good Lie (2014) and Duma (2005). He was married to Yvonne Seda. He died on 1 February 2019 in Kisumu, Kenya.- Lucy Wache is a seasoned, multi-faceted and self-driven Kenyan actress, theatre director and poet. Though she only recently made the transition from the corporate world to being a full-time performing artist, she cumulatively has over 15 years' experience as a thespian. Lucy is both an on-stage and on-screen actress; her love for theatre being evident in most of her works. She's also fluent in both English and Kiswahili. Excellence, continuous improvement and giving back, are values that Lucy, a born-again Christian, lives by. Her goal is to use her experience, skills, and values to make a positive impact on the entertainment industry and inspire others towards excellence.
TV & Film On screen, Lucy Wache is known for her role as the mean, high-maintenance housewife, Janet, in the local comedy-drama series, 'The Real Househelps of Kawangware'. She's also known as the crazy, overzealous preacher, Wayua, in Wives- a mini-series produced and directed by Hollywood actor, Benjamin Onyango. Lucy has also featured in Country Queen (family drama series), Sue na Jonnie (comedy-drama) and Bold Conversations.
Theatre Lucy Wache made her professional stage debut in the year 2000 (with Heartstrings Kenya), while a student at the University of Nairobi. She has over the years, worked with renowned theatre groups such as Sterling Quality, Phoenix players, Wholesome Entertainment, Chatterbox, TTT productions, and her church's Word 2 Life group. Some of her notable stage plays include Lwanda Rockman, The Money that Made him Poor, City Dads, Noises off, Family Circles, Malaika (Musical), Lwanda (Musical), Shakespeare's Macbeth, Christmas Dreams, Roheo and Juliet and The Eight Cow Saint. Lucy has had the privilege of being directed and trained by among others, the Late James Falkland and Dr. Julisa Rowe (PhD. Ethno-drama). She has also directed plays such as City Dads, Disrupted, Arise (an Easter musical) and Shibli Mfalme (a children's musical)
Poetry Lucy Wache discovered her love for Poetry at the age of 9 when she took part in a poetry recital competition. From that year on, through her primary and high school education, she was able to compete at the national level. Lucy's poetry is inspired by her faith and the prevailing socio-economic issues. She writes both in English and Kiswahili, though her love for Kiswahili is evident in her works; most of which have been featured on national television.
Corporate Engagements and Other Interests Lucy Wache assists firms (including one of the big four) with their staff training, as a professional role-player. Prior to making the switch to become a full-time performing artist, Lucy built a 13-year career in the Logistics industry. Through her experience working with international firms as an Operations Manager, she acquired a wealth of knowledge and transferable skills such as leadership, project management, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; which are as critical in theatre and film production. Her other interests include directing school and church productions, singing, dancing, yoga, traveling and Swahili translation.
Training- Bachelor of Arts Degree - University of Nairobi
- Copyright X Certificate- Harvard Law School
- Acting Training: Voice, Text & Movement- by Rachel Kostrna, Oregon
- The Acting Process- by Dr. Julisa Rowe, Daystar University.
- Acting for Screen workshop- by David Morin, Hollywood Director.
- Casting Workshop- by Virginia Clay, Acting for Cinema School.
- Ali Mazrui was born on 24 February 1933 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya. He was a writer, known for The Africans: A Triple Heritage (1986), Thinking Aloud (1984) and Motherland (2010). He was married to Pauline Uti and Molly Vickerman. He died on 12 October 2014 in Binghamton, New York, USA.
- Julius Dombrink was born in 1989 in Mombasa, Kenya. He is an actor, known for Verbotene Liebe - Next Generation (2020), Patchwork Gangsta (2019) and Boring (2013).
- Actor
- Casting Director
- Casting Department
Gerald Langiri is a Kenyan actor and casting director. He has featured in series like Mali (as Don the lawyer), Stay (as Nicodemus), State House (directed by Wanuri Kahiu as Governor Lotim), Papa Shirandula (as Mr. Araka Smart), and Rispa (as Mr. Tembo).
He is well known for the movies House of Lungula and Fundimentals directed by Alexandros Konstantars where he played Harrison and Joseph respectively. He has worked with well known directors like Gilbert Lukalia (movie Orphan and played Julius), Victor Gatonye (movie Run honeymooners and played Editor In Chief) and Cajetan Boy (Movie You can't hack this and played the mean boss Paul) as part of the Africa Magic Original films project.
In 2013, he was the host of web-series talk show titled "in the forest" sparking a wave of web series productions thereafter from the Kenyan film industry. He also played the role of Mr Tembo in a web series titled Rispa.
Gerald Langiri is the founder and administrator of actors.co.ke (nominated twice at the Kenyan blog awards) a website that centers on Kenyan actors and the acting industry at large giving news and information about the industry while providing opportunities to new actors joining the acting scene. That also established him as a Casting Director and he has cast for several movies like VEVE (directed by Simon as Superintendent Steve), Going Bongo and several series, short films and adverts.
Gerald has also featured and made special guest appearances in series like Maisha and Rosa where he also played the roles of a superintendent and on Mashtaka where he was a lawyer.
He tried his hand in directing when he made a short film titled the "Bigger Man" which won 2nd runners place in the U-Film-It competition 2012.
He has received professional acting training from Hollywood actor and Coach David Morin and Neil Schell. He also got acting and casting training courtesy of One fine day Films. He however got acting inspiration from drama teachers who inspired him during his primary and high school days where he would perform skits, solo verses and took part in choral verses, public speaking and any art related projects.
Gerald pursued a Bachelors degree in Computing and Internet Systems from the University of Huddersfield and has worked in the Information Technology Sector where he was employed as an IT Billing Manager in a telecommunications company before getting the opportunity to get into the acting scene.
He is a member of the Kenya Actors Guild, the secretary of the Kenya Oscars Committee and a Member of the Kenya Film and Television Professional Association.
He received a nomination in the category of "Best Film Journalist" in the African Film Development Awards 2013 due to his writing and articulation of film related matters on his website.- Aliza Rajan popularly known for Aliza In The Kitchen, is also an actor known for Desert Saints (2002) and Endsville (2000).
Aliza Rajan, an award winning style and business icon, is the CEO and founder of Eventique Kenya which hosts the Miss India Worldwide Kenya pageant. She is also the winner of Miss India Kenya 2015.
Aliza Rajan won the Miss India Kenya title in 2015 and went to participate in the Miss India Worldwide finals in Mumbai. After winning the title in 2015, Aliza started her own events company, Eventique Limited. Later, she took over the local pageant and is now the franchise holder for Miss India Worldwide Kenya. Aliza opened up her own brand at Westgate Mall for Indo Western clothing in 2019. She is also helping girls who are battling eating disorders after suffering her own battle with anorexia. Aliza also supports women of all ages with Disabilities and hosts events to encourage such women.
The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards 2017 - The Thakrar Financial Consultants Best Business Icon Female. The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards 2017 - The Best Fashion Event of the year (Miss India Worldwide Kenya). The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards 2019 - Best Stylish Personality Female. - Swaleh Abdulnasser Balala was born on 26 April 1993 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya.
- Cinematographer
- Producer
- Writer
Hatim Hassanali is is a Toronto, Canada and Mombasa, Kenya based entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer and leading life, business and growth strategist. CEO at Mara Moja Productions and Alinea Plexus, an East-African conglomerate specializing in advertising, film, digital media, technology, consulting and packaging-manufacturing. Hatim has worked with various advertising and production agencies, record labels and NGOs globally.
Now Hatim uses his media experience as Chief Executive Officer at Alinea Plexus a bespoke advertising, film, digital media, packaging, print, consulting and unique business transformation services agency built for the future. Proudly servicing over 50 industries in more than 25 cities globally. Hatim also plays an active role as Chief Executive Officer and Lead Creative Director at Mara Moja Productions, an international independent full service advertising, film and digital media agency with a forte in creating world-class content for clients who value innovation.
In the community, Hatim assists as a celebrity partner, educator and aid worker at various charities focusing on development, art and education. In 2014 Hatim launched the Mara Moja Education Program (aka FilmEd) which focuses on film, media and artistic education through masterclasses across developing film nations. The first masterclass took place on December 14th 2014 in Mombasa, Kenya, followed by 7 others across educational institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, Iraq and Canada. Several more are slated for popular African cities in the near future. In January 2017, Hatim delivered his first TEDx talk at Mombasa's first ever TED event alongside celebrity musician Juliani, Kenyan olympic archer Shezana Anwar and several other notable personalities. Hatim is passionate about educational reform, arts education, social economical development and empowerment through innovative technology.- Actress
Hanifa Said was born on 17 October 1994 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya. She is an actress, known for Mateka (2022), Shujaa Wetu (2021) and Commonwealth Games (1954).- Mickey Correa was born on 26 September 1913 in Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya. He died on 22 September 2011 in India.
- Actor, young Sanjay, 27 Down. A Film by Avatar Kaul. Model for Colgate products (Toothpaste, Hair Oil and Talcum Powder) produced by Zul Vellani Modeled for Bombay Dyeing fabrics and Raymond's clothing products. Model for Jam Mills products. Manufacturer of fabrics for clothing largely for the export market. Model for Pa Orembo, a hairdressing and beauty salon and school.
- Producer
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Waqar Mawji was born on 5 August 1996 in Mombasa, Kenya. He is a producer and writer, known for Lucky Luke (2016), Soignée and You Have a Visitor (2020).