Pascal Tokodi | |
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| Born | Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi 21 April 1993 Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
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| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Known for | Selina: Telenovela |
| Spouse | Grace Ekirapa (m. 2020) |
| Children | 1 |
Pascal Tokodi (born April 21 1993), is a Kenyan actor, comedian, director and musician-songwriter in the RnB style. [1] [2] He is known for his role in the romantic comedy Disconnect (2018) for which he won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, [3] and as Nelson in the Kenyan swahili telenovela, Selina. Winning best actor at the kalasha awards 2 years in a row [1] Tokodi's music career began when he placed third in the Kenyan, Tecno Own the Stage television talent competition. [2] In 2016, Tokodi released his first new single Sitaki. [4]
His full name is Pascalino Lpesinoi Leguro Tokodi, was born in April 21, 1993 and brought up in Rongai, Kajiado county. His father is a Kenya Wildlife Service officer and the mother is a medical practitioner. Pascal is a second born of nine , six boys and three girls. [5]
He did his primary education at St. Mary's Primary School in Rongai the he progressed to Lenana School in Nairobi for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. [6]
In 2012, Tokodi took a role in Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera on Citizen TV. [7] This was followed in 2013 by a role in Groove Theory, Kenya's first television musical drama. [8] Tokodi played Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir. [7] In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey , a Kenyan comedy drama and in 2015, in Wrath on Fox Africa. [9] [10] [11] Tokodi played Nelson in the Swahili language telenovela, Selina in 2018. [12] [13]
In 2016, Tokodi was a contestant in the Tecno Own the Stage karaoke themed television competition. This led to the release of his single, Sitaki. [14] In 2017, Kaka Empire record label signed Tokodi leading to singles and music collaborations. [15] [16]
Tokodi was born Pascal Tokodi 1993 in Ongata Rongai. [17] In 2020, he married Grace Ekirapa, a Kenyan TV host and gospel singer; the couple welcomed a daughter, Jasmine Ariah Lenguro Tokodi in 2022 but have since separated. [18] [19]
| Year | Tittle | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 - 2015 | Makutano Junction | Cast, TV series (4 episodes) | |
| 2013 - 2014 | Grove Theory | Pascal L'pesinoi | Cast, TV series |
| 2014 | Run Kenya | Cast | |
| 2014 | Get Me a Job | Cast | |
| 2014 - 2015 | Pray & Prey | Isaac | Cast, TV series (78 episodes) |
| 2017 | Marikiti Women | Jonah | Cast |
| 2018 | Disconnect | Otis | Cast |
| 2020 | Midlife Crisis | Collete's Boyfriend | Cast |
| 2016 - 2020 | Selina: Telenovela | Nelson Mackenzie | Cast, TV series |
| 2022 | Ayaanle | Agent Kimani | Cast |
| 2022 | A Familiar Christmas | Melita | Cast |
| 2022 | Disconnect: The wedding Planner | Otis | Cast |
| 2024 | Untying Kantai | Arnold | Cast |
| 2024 | Makosa ni Yangu | Saint | Cast |
Tokodi placed third in the Tecno Own the Stage competition, winning one million Kenyan shillings. [20] [21] He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya. [22] Tokodi won the best supporting actor award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [23]
| Year | Awarding Organization | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series | Pascal Tokodi | Won | [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] |
| 2018 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Film | Pascal Tokodi | Won | [28] [29] [30] |
| 2018 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama | Pascal Tokodi | Nominated | [28] [29] [30] |
| 2019 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama | Pascal Tokodi | Won | [31] [32] [33] |
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