Nana Gichuru
Nana Gichuru | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ephex Kanana Gichuru 14 December 1986 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Died | 22 September 2015 (aged 28) Along Nairobi Eastern Bypass, Utawala |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Nana Gichuru Wainaina |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–15 |
| Website | nanagichuru |
Ephex Kanana Gichuru (14 December 1986[1][2]– 22 September 2015) was a Kenyan actress and TV host. She was popularly known as Nana Gichuru.[3] As an actress she was known for her roles in television series Noose of Gold, Demigods and How to Find a Husband.[4] As a host, she was to present Interior Designs, a Kenyan reality series, prior to her death. She was also a crew member for Kenya Airways. She had been married to Richard Wainaina just before her death.
Career[edit]
Gichuru starred in several productions like Noose of Gold in 2010 and Demigods in 2011. Her latest production was a role in the comedy How to Find a Husband and the reality show Interior Designs
Death[edit]
At approximately 10am on 22 September 2015, Nana was travelling in her BMW convertible on Eastern Bypass, Utawala, when her car rammed into a truck. She died on the spot. She died at the age of 28.[5] Her death came ten days after she reportedly predicted her own death in her social media pages.[6][7] Her memorial service was held on 30 September 2015 in Ruaraka Methodist Church.[8] She was buried on 2 October 2015 in her hometown, Kaaga in Meru.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– | Noose of Gold | Felma | Main cast | NTV |
| 2011–12 | Demigods | Juliana | Main cast | |
| 2015 | How to Find a Husband | Main cast | Maisha Magic East | |
| Interior Designs | Host | Pre-intended host, but she died before the premiere. | NTV |
References[edit]
- ^ "Nana Gichuru's birthdaty". Heka Heka. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "The memorial service for actress and Kenya Airways crew member 28-year-old Kanana (Nana) Gichuru was held on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Ruaraka Methodist Church in Nairobi". Tuko. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Nana Gichuru's biography". actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Nana Gichuru films". Actors.co.ke. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Revealed: Actress Nana Gichuru's final moments before tragic accident". sde. Archived from the original on 2018-10-17. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ Kamau, Richard (23 September 2015). "She Drove Super fast, Predicted Her Death and Died Yesterday.. The SHOCKING Story of Nana Gichuru". Nairobi Wire. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Kenyan actress predicts own death, dies a day after". My Joy Online. Archived from the original on 2018-10-17. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ Cynthia, Madame (30 September 2015). "The Late Actress Nana Gichuru's Memorial Service". Mpasho. Archived from the original on 2019-02-14. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
