Eddy Kimani

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Eddy Kimani
Born
Eddy Kimani

(1978-05-31) May 31, 1978 (age 46)
Nationality Kenyan
Occupation(s)Actor, voice artist, radio presenter, mental health advocate
Years active2008–present
Notable workLusala
SpouseNyambura Njenga
Children2

Eddy Kimani (born 31 May 1978) 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 .

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Personal life

He was born on May 31, 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 Government. [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 series Country Queen.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2006Money and the CrossFilm
2009The AgencyWinston Kinyang'weuTV series

4 episodes

2010In a Better WorldPatientFilm
2010 Lost in Africa Hotel managerFilm
2012 Nairobi Half Life NZE Car OwnerFilm
2013Something NecessaryCommission Chairman / Radio AnnouncerFilm
2013The Distant BoatMr. MalombeFilm
2019Country QueenTitusTV series

6 episodes

2019 Lusala MaxFilm
2021Tales of the Accidental CityDrama

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  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Eddy Kimani Shares his Struggle with Depression and Recovery Journey". capitalfm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.