Eve D'Souza | |
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Born | Mombasa, Kenya | 11 March 1979
Nationality | Kenyan |
Alma mater | Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2001–present |
Known for | Varshita! |
Notable work | Auntie Boss! |
Spouse | Simon P. Anderson |
Eve D'Souza (born 11 March 1979) [1] is a Kenyan media personality, radio presenter and actress. She was a radio presenter at 98.4 Capital FM from 2001 until she left in November 2010.
D'Souza was born on 11 March, 1979 in Mombasa, Kenya to Andrew and Martina D’Souza. She has two siblings, Sharon and Jason D’Souza. She attended Loreto Convent and Aga Khan High School, Mombasa. She later joined Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi where she attained a Bachelor of Education degree in English and English Literature. [2] She is related to famous telugu Indian actor Genelia D'Souza.
D'Souza married Simon Anderson on 16 November 2020 in a private wedding. [3]
In 2001, she joined 98.4 Capital FM [4] till November 2010 hosting Mid morning show, Hits not Home work, The East African Chart and Capital in the Morning. [5] D'Souza later ran Moonbeam Productions, a television producer responsible for Auntie Boss! , a sitcom that she co-produces and stars in, [6] and became an "ambassador" for Store 66, a clothing store in Nairobi.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003–present | Freelance | Herself | Presenter |
2008 | Big Brother Africa 3 | Herself | Kenya's field presenter |
2008 | EMCEE Africa | Herself | Co-host |
Triple Challenge | Herself | Host | |
2009 | Vibe City | Herself | Host |
2011–present | Travel Diaries | Herself | Producer |
2013 | Mentality | – | Producer |
2014–2020 | Auntie Boss! | Varshita | Lead role; also executive producer |
2017–2021 | Varshita! | Varshita | lead role;also executive producer |
Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
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2003 | CHAT Awards | Best Female Radio Presenter | Won | [2] |
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