Patricia Kihoro facts for kids

Patricia Wangechi Kihoro (born 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 well-known after she was a finalist in the third season of Tusker Project Fame, a popular singing competition.

As an actress, she has been in many local shows and films. For example, her role in the 2011 film Miss Nobody earned her a nomination for "Best Lead Actress" at the 2012 Kalasha Awards. On TV, she played a main role in the musical drama Groove Theory. She also 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. Today, 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 for her early education. Later, she attended Moi Girls' High School in Nairobi.

After finishing high school, she joined Moi University. She studied science and psychology there. While at Moi University, she decided to try out for Tusker Project Fame, which helped her start her career in entertainment. Patricia also shares her travel adventures and make-up tips on her YouTube channel.

Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2009–2012

In March 2009, Patricia Kihoro auditioned for Tusker Project Fame, a reality singing competition. This was a big step for her career. In 2010, she was featured in the music video for Just a Band's song "Ha-he." This video became very popular around the world because of its hero, Makmende.

In 2011, Patricia played the character Pet Nanjala in the drama series Changes. That same year, she had the main role in the film Miss Nobody. Her performance in this film led to her nomination for "Lead Actress in Film" at the 2011 Kalasha Awards. In 2012, she was cast as one of the main characters in the musical drama Groove Theory. She played Biscuit, who was the love interest of Zamm (played by Kevin Maina). The story followed the lives of five students at a fictional 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 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 well-known stars like Janet Mbugua and Wendy Kimani.

Recent Work: 2015–Present

In 2015, Kihoro joined the cast of Makutano Junction, playing the role of Maqbul Mohammed's daughter. In 2018, she played Josephine in the film Rafiki. This film received a lot of attention and praise. Patricia also continues to work as a radio host.

In 2021, Patricia made a guest appearance in the Showmax TV series Crime and Justice. She played Tina in an episode called "Battered," where her character faced difficult challenges at home. Patricia Kihoro is also set to appear in a new Showmax series called 4Play, which will premiere in mid-November 2024.

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Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Patricia Kihoro para niños