Justin Mirichii

Justin Mirichii
Born Justin Mukundi Mirichii
(1981-04-14) 14 April 1981
Embu, Kenya
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Vocalist
Years active 2008-present

Justin Mirichii (born 14 April 1981) is a Kenyan actor.[1]

Career

Born in Nairobi in 1981, Justin's interest was initially in veterinary medicine. However, after high school, Mirichii worked in information technology, and then sales; both of which he practised for a while. Since 2008, he has featured in a number local series and movies, and one corporate advertisement.[2] In 2010 he appeared as a priest in medical drama, Saints.[2] In 2011, he was one of the stars in the award-winning drama Lies that Bind.[2][3] He played Joseph, a lazy spoilt son of Florence Nduta's character. Later in 2012, he joined the cast of educative soap opera Makutano Junction as Elvis, a school head teacher.[2][4] In 2015, he played David in Mary Migui's new soap opera, Skandals kibao.[2]

Filmography

YearProjectRoleNotes

Television
2008 Guy Centre Cop
2010 Saints Priest
2011-2014 Lies that Bind Joseph Supporting Lead
2012–present Makutano Junction Elvis Series regular; Season 12-present
2013 Temptations Rufus
2014 Playboy Rufus
2015–present Skandals kibao David Supporting Lead

Awards and nominations

YearAcademyAwardProjectResultRef
2012 Kalasha Awards Best Supporting Actor in drama Lies that Bind Won [5]
2015 48HFP Best Character Use First Time Won [6]
2016 48HFP Best Actor Make It Reel Won [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Justin Mirichii biography". actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Stage32". stage32.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Reasons to watch Lies That Bind". spielworksmedia.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Justin Mirichii profile". kenyabuzz.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Kalasha awards 2012". nairobiwire.com. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  6. ↑ ""First Time" by Team Kangethe". 48hourfilm.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ "48HFP Nairobi". facebook.com/48HFPNairobi. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
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