This is the show reel of Nini Wacera, one of Kenya's award winning and most...(More)

This is the show reel of Nini Wacera, one of Kenya's award winning and most respected actresses. Apart from being a successful radio presenter at Capital FM she's currently acting in the t.v soap "Wingu La Moto", broadcasted by NTV Kenya, and in many Kenyan film productions like "Dangerous Affairs" and "Broken Monologues". She also appeared in "The White Maasai". At the moment she's looking for parts in films in and outside of Kenya. Get in touch via niniwacera@gmail.com. NEW: Check the article about Nini and her latest performance as Dinka on BBC's radio play "The Game Plan", at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6597205.stm INFO NINI WACERA GATERE BIOGRAPHY Name: Nini Wacera Gatere Birthdate: 16th January 1978 Birthplace: Nairobi Height: 5'8 Marital status: Single Occupation: Actress and Radio Presenter FILMOGRAPHY Wingu la moto ( Clouds of fire) 2003 - 2006 Produced by Nation Media Director -- Kiseu Mwaita Synopsis: One of Kenya's newest local productions. A television soap that delves into the lives of 4 Kenyan middle class girls in their late 20's. It follows their lives, loves, disappointments and successes as a true indication of life in Nairobi. Role: Suzzanne (main) a young woman who is pulled and attracted by money only, her greatest desire in life is to swindle those she loves of everything they own. White Maasai -- 2006 Director -- Hermine Huntgeburth Synopsis An epic film about a Swiss-German Tourist who falls in love with Maasai warrior lemailian. Role: A lesbian girl who hits on Nina in a local bar Silent Monologues -- 2004 Produced by Willie Owusu Director -- Willie Owusu Synopsis: A dialogue between a couple who's relationship is heading for disaster. They go through the motions of re-living their life together in form of flashbacks as they hold 2 different monologues. It explores the fading emotions that people go through as they fall out of love with each other and deals with 2 differing opinions as the characters see their lives together in 2 separate ways. Role: Main. The woman in the relationship who tells her side of the story about this deteriorating relationship. Project Daddy: 2004 Produced by Baraka Films Director: Judy Kibinge Synopsis: A Romantic comedy set in Nairobi. It explores the challenges of being a single woman in a cosmopolitan city. The story focuses on Mumbi, a high-flying banker who, in an effort to beat her biological clock, is trying to get pregnant. Her search for the perfect father for her child commences when her sweetheart, Fred, leaves her after a tumultuous relationship during which he cheats on her, and her parents tell her that she cannot marry a man from another tribe. Role: Rose (Semi). The one woman in Fred's life who he can't seem to get enough of sexually. Awards: Best Film at the Seventh Africa Cine Week 2004 The Epilogue: 2003. Director: Willie Owusu. Synopsis: The epilogue is an abstract story of two writers. One has stopped writing and the other wants to be a writer. In the process situations happen. Awards: Won an award due to it's social attention at the 50th international Oberhausen short film festival in Germany. Dangerous Affair: 2002 Produced by Baraka Films Director: Judy Kibinge Synopsis: Kui, ( Nini Wacera) a high-flying banker, returns to Kenya after a stint in America and meets Murags ( Leonard Ogembo), a charming womanizer. The couple is soon married but there is another woman from Murags' past and love and commitment are pitted against friendship and passion Role: Kui (main). A woman who's head is filled with the fantasy romantic notion of finding prince charming. Only to find out fantasy and reality are 2 very different tthings Awards: The inaugural Golden Dhow ZIFF East African Production Prize at the Zanzibar Film festival in 2003 OTHER WORK EXPEREINCE Interview by MTV base as an expert on sex and sexuality in Kenya (2006), experience and recognition earned through the radio talk show I have hosted 3 years running (late night capital) Short listed and photographed for cover of National Geographic OTHER AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS "Baddest" Girl On TV award -- 6th annual Fanta Chaguo la Teeniez Awards -- 2007 NOMINATIONS Best Actress 'Wingu la Moto' 2006 Hottest night show 'Late Night capital' 2007(Less)