Mumbi Maina

Mumbi Maina
Born (1985-01-14) 14 January 1985
Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality Kenyan
Occupation
  • Actress
  • production co-ordinator
Years active 2007–present

Mumbi Maina (born 14 January 1985) is a Kenyan actress known for her role in the soap opera Mali.[1]

Career

Mumbi Maina made her debut in the entertainment world in 2008 when she starred in the film Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten as Riziki. She appeared alongside Benta Ochieng' and Nice Githinji. The story mainly focused on HIV/AIDS.[2][3] In 2011, she was cast as one of the leads in the Kenyan soap opera Mali.[4] In November 2011, she shared credits with Rita Dominic and Robert Burale in the film Shattered.[5] In early 2015, she starred in the television series How to Find a Husband.[6] She plays Jackie, who is friends with Abigail and Carol. She works alongside Lizz Njagah and Sarah Hassan.[7]

Filmography

Film and television

Year ProjectRole Title
2008 Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten Riziki Film
201115 Mali Nandi Supporting lead
2011 Shattered Mumbi Film
2014-present Jane & Abel Cecelia Lead role
2015-present How to Find a Husband Jackie Lead role

References

  1. "Mumbi Maina's biography". actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  2. "Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten". diasporamessenger.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  3. "U,U, U synopsis". berlinale-talents.de. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  4. "Mali, United by blood:Divided by Greed". afrinolly.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  5. "Shattered". kenyabuzz.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  6. "How to find a husband". sodasandpopcorn.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  7. "How to Find A Husband #StoryLab". ghafla.co.ke. Retrieved October 29, 2015.

External links

Mumbi Maina at the Internet Movie Database

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