Sarah Hassan (born 5 September 1988) is a Kenyan actress, model, and former TV host who has appeared in several films and television series. She is notable for her role in Citizen TV series such as, Tahidi High,The Wedding Show and Zora.[1]
Sarah Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 September 1988 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Alma mater | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Host |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Spouse | Martin Dale |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Sarah Hassan was born on September 5, 1988 in Mombasa, Kenya as the only child of her parents. Early on in life, she started acting at the age of five.[2] For her secondary school education, she went to Machakos Girls' High School and later joined Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where she pursued a Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science.[3]
Career
Hassan made her debut on TV in 2009 as Tanya, on the Kenyan high-school drama series Tahidi High and became one of the lead characters at the time. She also starred in several series such as Demigods, Saints, and Changes, and even went on to host the East African Dance show Sakata Mashariki. In 2013 she took over Noni Gathoni's role in The Wedding Show as the main host until December 2014. Besides acting, she is a brand ambassador to several Kenyan fashion lines.[4] She is currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Personal life
Sara Hassan married Martin Dale on February 25, 2017 and together they have a son.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty | Debut | |
| 2009 | Tahidi High | Tanya | Won—Chaguo la Teeniez Awards |
| 2010 | Demigods | Kamila | Supporting role |
| 2011 | Saints | Lora | |
| Sakata | Herself | Host | |
| Changes | Liza | ||
| 2013 | House of Lungula | Chichi | Film |
| 2014–present | Jane & Abel | Leah | Main cast |
| 2014 | Live or Die | Catwoman | Film |
| Now That You're Here | Katherine | Short film | |
| 2015–present | Discovery +254 | Herself | 26 episodes |
| How to Find a Husband | Carol | Lead role | |
| Maisha Max | Host | Reality show | |
| 2019 | Plan B | Lisa | Main cast |
| 2021 | Just In Time | Muthoni | Main cast |
| Zora | Zora | Lead role |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chaguo la Teeniez Awards | Best Actress | Tahidi High | Won | |
| 2013 | 2013 Kalasha Awards | Best Supporting Actress | House of Lungula | Won | |
| 2015 | 2015 Kalasha Awards | Discovery +254 | Best TV Hosts | Won | [6] |
| 2018 | Festigious International Film Festival 2018 | Best Actress | The Company You Keep | ||
| 2018 | L.A Shorts Awards 2018 | Best Actress Silver Award | The Company You Keep | [7] | |
| 2018 | L.A Shorts Awards 2018 | Best Short Film Silver Award | The Company You Keep | [8] | |
| 2019 | 2019 kalasha Awards | Best Actress | Plan B | [9] | |
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best East African Film | Plan B | [10] | |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Comedy | Just In Time | Pending | [11] |
| Best Movie East Africa | Pending | ||||
| Best Overall Movie | Pending |
References
External links
- Sarah Hassan at IMDb