Patricia Kihoro facts for kids

Patricia Wangechi Kihoro (born on January 4, 1986) is a talented Kenyan singer, songwriter, and actress. She is also known for being a radio presenter and a reality TV star. Patricia became famous after she was a finalist in the third season of Tusker Project Fame, a popular singing competition.

She has acted in many local movies and TV shows. For example, in 2011, she starred in the film Miss Nobody, which earned her a nomination for "Best Lead Actress" at the 2012 Kalasha Awards. On television, she played a main role in the musical drama Groove Theory and appeared regularly in shows like Demigods, Changes, Rush, and Makutano Junction. Patricia has also worked as a radio presenter for One FM and Homeboyz FM. Besides all this, she creates online content, works as an influencer, and has her own YouTube channel.

Early Life and Education

Patricia Kihoro was born in January 1986 and grew up in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. She went to Shepherd's Junior Primary School and then attended Moi Girls' High School in Nairobi. After finishing high school, she joined Moi University to study science and psychology. While at Moi University, she decided to try out for Tusker Project Fame, which helped kickstart her career. Patricia also shares her travel adventures and makeup routines on her YouTube channel.

Patricia's Career Journey

Starting Out (2009–2012)

In March 2009, Patricia Kihoro auditioned for Tusker Project Fame, a reality singing competition. Her amazing voice helped her become one of the finalists. In 2010, she appeared in the music video for Just a Band's song "Ha-he," which became very popular around the world.

In 2011, Patricia played the character Pet Nanjala in the drama series Changes. That same year, she took on the main role in the film Miss Nobody. Her performance in this movie was so good that she was nominated for "Lead Actress in Film" at the 2011 Kalasha Awards. In 2012, she was cast as Biscuit in the musical drama Groove Theory. Her character, Biscuit, was the love interest of Zamm (played by Kevin Maina), and the show followed the lives of five students at a made-up university.

More Roles (2013–2014)

In 2013, Patricia appeared in a reality show called The Fattening Room. In this show, she and other cast members explored the interesting customs and traditions of the Efik people in south-east Nigeria.

In 2014, she played Nana, a 28-year-old editor, in the TV series Rush. She acted alongside other talented stars like Janet Mbugua, Wendy Kimani, Wendy Sankale, and Maryanne Nundo.

Recent Work (2015–Present)

In 2015, Patricia Kihoro joined the cast of the series Makutano Junction, where she played the daughter of Maqbul Mohammed's character. In 2018, she took on the role of Josephine in the critically acclaimed film Rafiki. Josephine was the new young wife of one of the main characters' fathers. Patricia also continues to work as a radio host.

In 2021, Patricia made a special appearance in the Showmax TV series Crime and Justice. She played Tina in an episode called "Battered," where her character showed the struggles of someone dealing with domestic violence. More recently, in November 2024, Patricia Kihoro appeared as a supporting character named Candy in the new Showmax series 4 Play.

Music and Acting Projects

Discography

Patricia Kihoro has released several songs throughout her career.

Films and Television Shows

Patricia has been part of many exciting film and television projects.

Awards and Nominations

Patricia Kihoro has been recognized for her work with several awards and nominations.

See also

In Spanish: Patricia Kihoro para niños