Nice Githinji is a Kenyan actress, producer, karaoke hostess, vocalist and TV show host. She is most notable for playing various roles in several television series, including Rafiki.
Nice Githinji | |
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| Born | 25 August 1985 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
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| Years active | 2002 – present |
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| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Hair color | Black[1] |
| Eye color | Brown[1] |
Githinji came into the limelight after being nominated for the 2009 Kalasha Awards as the Best Lead Actress in the film, All Girls Together.[2] In 2011, she won the coveted award for Best lead actress for her role in a drama television series, Changing Times.[3][4]
Nice is also the CEO of Nicebird Production Company that majors in film productions [5] and participates in theatrical performance. According to her time to time statement, this performances are the core of her.[5]
Nice has worked with film industry veterans like Et Cetera Productions (2007 – 2008: where she starred in two movies; the critically acclaimed, Benta and All Girls Together, Sisimka Productions, Phoenix Players –and Planet's Theater.[5]
Early life
Nice was born in 1985 in Mombasa. She did her high school in Senior Chief Koinange High School from 1999 to 2002.[6] Her mother died when she had finished high school.[7]
Career
Early career beginnings and initialization of showbiz career
Nice Githinji began her acting career as a stage actress at Phoenix Players Richard Stockwell’s Bad Blood, a role that catapulted her career at large. She has appeared in a number of Television and film productions.[8]
2007 – 2009
Between 2007 and 2010, She appeared in a number of films namely; Benta, All Girls Together, Formula X and Pieces of Peace.[9] She also starred in television series; Guy Centre and Changing Times where she played Candy and Rosa respectively.
Filmography
Film and television
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Benta | Sheana | with Janet Kirina |
| 2008 | All Girls Together | Sasha | Also producer |
| Formula X | Cindy | ||
| Unseen, Unsung, Unforgotten | Rita | ||
| Pieces of Peace | Wairimu | 2007 Post-Election violence film | |
| 2009 | Guy Centre | Candy | |
| 2010 – 2012 | Changing Times (TV series) | Rosa | Main role |
| 2010 | Kidnappet | Lilly | |
| 2011 | Saints | Nurse Millicent | |
| 2012 | Better Days | Nelly | |
| 2012 | Consequences | ||
| 2013–present | African Urban Entertainment | Presenter | |
| 2013 | House of Lungula | Charity | Film |
| 2014 | East | ||
| Home | |||
| Six | |||
| Flowers and Bricks | |||
| 2015 | How to Find a Husband | ||
| 2016–present | Makutano Junction | Toni | Replaced Wanja Mworia from season 15 |
| 2016–2017 | Tumaini Senta | Taabu | lead role |
| 2017- | The Squad (TV series) | Herself | Panel member[10] |
| 2018 | Rafiki | Nduta |