Eddy Kimani

Eddy Kìmani
Born
Eddy Kìmani

(1978-05-31) 31 May 1978 (age 48)
Nakuru, Kenya
OccupationsActor, voice artist, radio presenter, mental health advocate
Years active2008–present
Notable workLusala (2019)
Websitex.com/Eddykimani

Eddy Kìmani (born 31 May 1978) is a Kenyan actor, voice artist and radio presenter. He is best known for the roles in the films In a Better World, The Distant Boat and Lusala.

Personal life

Eddy Kimani was born on 31 May 1978, in Nakuru, Kenya.

He married his long-time partner Nyambura Njenga in 2011. The couple has two children. He later separated from his wife and children, citing his mental depression.

Career

In 2006, Kimani made his film debut with the film Money and the Cross. However, he played an uncredited role in the film. Then, in 2009, he was selected for the role "Winston Kinyang'weu" in the television serial The Agency. After that supportive role, he starred in the 2010 film In a Better World with another minor role.

First, he joined Capital FM and continued to work as a broadcaster and radio host. He also worked as a television presenter with the national broadcaster KBC and NTV. In 2014, he was appointed as the communications director for Nakuru County Government.

Apart from acting, he is also a full time mental health advocate and campaigner. He completed the Quality Rights training course developed and provided by WHO. In 2019, he took up a lead role in the television series Country Queen.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2006Money and the CrossFilm
2009The AgencyWinston Kinyang'weuTV series

4 episodes
2010In a Better WorldPatientFilm
2010Lost in AfricaHotel managerFilm
2012Nairobi Half LifeNZE Car OwnerFilm
2013Something NecessaryCommission chairman / Radio AnnouncerFilm
2013The Distant BoatMr. MalombeFilm
2019Country QueenTitusTV series

6 episodes
2019LusalaMaxFilm
2021 Tales of the Accidental City Drama

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Kamau, Richard (23 April 2019). "Former News Anchor Eddy Kimani's Journey to Overcoming Depression". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. ↑ Mukere, Tony (16 July 2020). "Media celebrity pleads with Kenyans to help him get a job after beating depression". pulselive. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. 1 2 Njeri, Grace (23 October 2020). "Eddy Kimani Shares his Struggle with Depression and Recovery Journey". capitalfm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.