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.
Nana Gichuru | |
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| 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 |
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.
