Patricia Kihoro

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Patricia Kihoro
Born
Patricia Wangechi Kihoro

(1986-01-04) 4 January 1986 (age 38)
Nairobi, Kenya
Alma mater Moi University
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
  • radio presenter
Years active2004–present
Musical career
Genres
Website www.patriciakihoro.com

Patricia Wangechi Kihoro (born 4 January 1986) [2] [3] is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, radio and reality television personality. She rose into prominence after she participated in the third season of Tusker Project Fame , where she became one of the finalists. In acting, she has appeared in a number of local productions like the 2011 film, Miss Nobody, which saw her being nominated in the 2012 Kalasha Awards for best lead actress in a film. In television production, she has been cast as a lead in Groove Theory, a musical drama and as a regular in Demigods, Changes, Rush and Makutano Junction . [4] As a radio presenter, she has worked with One FM and Homeboyz FM. [5] [6] Patricia is a content creator, influencer and youtuber. [7]

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Early life

Kihoro, born in January 1986 and raised in Kenya's capital Nairobi, attended Shepherd's Junior Primary School for her primary school and later moved on to Moi Girls' High School, Nairobi. After her O levels, she enrolled in Moi University in the school of science and psychology. While at Moi University, she opted to audition for the third season of Tusker Project Fame . [8] Patricia is a youtuber who shares her real life experiences of travel adventures and make-up routines

Career

2009–12

In March 2009, Kihoro auditioned for the reality singing competition Tusker Project Fame . In 2010 she was featured in the music video for Just a Band's song Ha-he that focused on the hero Makmende and attracted global attention. [9] In 2011 she played Pet Nanjala in drama series Changes. [10] The same year she played the leading role in the film, Miss Nobody that led her to be nominated at the 2011 Kalasha Awards for the "Lead Actress in Film" category. In the 2012, she was cast as one of the leads in musical drama Groove Theory. She portrayed Biscuit, Zamm's (portrayed by Kevin Maina) love interest, in a story that revolved around the lives of five students at the fictional Victoria University. [11]

2013–14

In 2013 she appeared in reality show The Fattening Room, [12] that led her fellow cast members and she to explore the customs and traditions of Efik people in south-east Nigeria. [13] In 2014, she was cast as Nana, a 28-year-old editor in the series, Rush . [14] She played alongside Janet Mbugua, Wendy Kimani, Wendy Sankale and Maryanne Nundo. [15]

2015–present

In 2015, Kihoro was cast as Maqbul Mohammed's daughter in series, Makutano Junction . In 2018 Kihoro played the role of Josephine, the new young bride of one of the main characters' father, in the critically acclaimed and controversial film Rafiki. She is also a radio host.

Discography

YearSingle(s)DirectorAlbumRef(s)
2011"Nakupenda"TBA
2013"Loving Wrong" (Calvo Mistari featuring Patricia Kihoro)Edu G

Filmography

Films and television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Tusker Project Fame HerselfContestant; finalist
2011Miss NobodyJulietteShort film
2011ChangesPetronilla Nanjala
2011–13DemigodsMona
2012 Mali Herself1 episode
2012Out of Africa – A Safari Through Magical KenyaHerselfReality show
2012–14Groove TheoryBiscuitSeries regular
2013HomecomingAlinaShort film
2013Life in a Single LaneHerself
The Fattening RoomHerself
2014There is Nothing to Do in Nairobi [16] Patience OmondiShort film
2014 Rush Nana
2015–present Makutano Junction MabukiSeries regular
2018Thomas and Friends Big World! Big Adventures!Nia (singing voice)Film
2018Disconnect [17] JudyRomantic comedy
2018 Rafiki JosephineFilm
2022 Disconnect: The wedding PlannerJudyRomantic Comedy

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationAward categoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2012 Kalasha Awards Best Lead Actress in a FilmMiss NobodyNominated [18] [19]
2020Nickelodeon Kid's Choice AwardsFavorite African Starannual American children's awards ceremonyNominated [20]

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