Patricia Kihoro
Patricia Wangechi Kìhoro (born 4 January 1986) 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.
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Patricia Kihoro
- Name
- Patricia Kihoro
- Birth Name
- Patricia Wangechi Kihoro
- Born
- 4 January 1986
- Birthplace
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Occupation
- * Singer-songwriter
- Education
- Moi University
- Nationality
- Kenya
- Languages
- English
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Patricia Wangechi Kìhoro (born 4 January 1986) 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.
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Biography
Biography
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.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Patricia Kihoro • Birth Name — Patricia Wangechi Kihoro • Born — 4 January 1986 • Birthplace — Nairobi, Kenya • Occupation — * Singer-songwriter • actress • radio presenter • Years Active — 2004–present • Education — Moi University • Website — www.patriciakihoro.com
Early life
Early life
Kìhoro, 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. Patricia is a YouTuber who shares her real life experiences of travel adventures and make-up routines.
2009–12
2009–12
In March 2009, Kìhoro 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. In 2011 she played Pet Nanjala in drama series Changes. 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.
2013–14
2013–14
In 2013 she appeared in reality show The Fattening Room, that led her fellow cast members and she to explore the customs and traditions of Efik people in south-east Nigeria. In 2014, she was cast as Nana, a 28-year-old editor in the series, Rush. She played alongside Janet Mbugua, Wendy Kimani, Wendy Sankale and Maryanne Nundo.
2015–present
2015–present
In 2015, Kìhoro was cast as Maqbul Mohammed's daughter in series, Makutano Junction. In 2018 Kìhoro 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. In 2018 Patricia played the role of Judy in 'Disconnect' a Kenyan romantic comedy directed by Tosh Gitonga. In 2023 she reprised her role as Judy in the sequel 'Disconnect: The Wedding Planner' which got its international release on Netflix. In 2021, Patricia cameoed in Showmax's Crime and Justice TV series in which she played the role of Tina, in the episode, "Battered". The main theme illustrated through her character is that of a victim of domestic violence. Patricia Kìhoro appeared in a new Showmax adult series, 4Play, that premiered in mid November 2024 as a supporting cast.
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1986
Patricia Kihoro born at Nairobi.
Films and television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2009 — Tusker Project Fame — Herself — Contestant; finalist • 2011 — Miss Nobody — Juliette — Short film • 2011 — Changes — Petronilla Nanjala • 2011–13 — Demigods — Mona • 2012 — Mali — Herself — 1 episode • 2012 — Out of Africa – A Safari Through Magical Kenya — Herself — Reality show • 2012–14 — Groove Theory — Biscuit — Series regular • 2013 — Homecoming — Alina — Short film • 2013 — Life in a Single Lane — Herself • The Fattening Room — Herself • 2014 — There is Nothing to Do in Nairobi — Patience Omondi — Short film • 2014 — Rush — Nana • 2015–present — Makutano Junction — Mabuki — Series regular • 2018 — Thomas and Friends Big World! Big Adventures! — Nia (singing voice) — Film • 2018 — Disconnect — Judy — Romantic comedy • 2018 — Rafiki — Josephine — Film • 2021 — Crime And Justice — Tina • 2022 — Disconnect: The wedding Planner — Judy — Romantic Comedy • 2024 — 4 Play — Candy — Crime drama
Discography
• Year — Single(s) — Director — Album — Ref(s) • 2011 — "Nakupenda" — rowspan=2 • 2013 — "Loving Wrong" (Calvo Mistari featuring Patricia Kihoro) — Edu G
Awards and nominations
• Year — Association — Award category — Nominated work — Result — Ref(s) • 2012 — Kalasha Awards — Best Lead Actress in a Film — Miss Nobody • 2020 — Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards — Favorite African Star — annual American children's awards ceremony
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