Eve D'Souza (born 11 March 1979)[1] is a Kenyan media personality, radio presenter and actress. She was a radio presenter at 98.4 Capital FM from 2001 until she left in November 2010.
Eve D'Souza | |
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| Born | 11 March 1979 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Varshita! |
| Notable work | Auntie Boss! |
| Spouse | Simon P. Anderson |
Early life
editD'Souza was born on 11 March, 1979 in Mombasa, Kenya to Andrew and Martina D’Souza. She has two siblings, Sharon and Jason D’Souza. She attended Loreto Convent and Aga Khan High School, Mombasa. She later joined Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi where she attained a Bachelor of Education degree in English and English Literature.[2] She is related to famous telugu Indian actor Genelia D'Souza.
Personal life
editD'Souza married Simon Anderson on 16 November 2020 in a private wedding.[3]
Career
editIn 2001, she joined 98.4 Capital FM[4] till November 2010 hosting Mid morning show, Hits not Home work, The East African Chart and Capital in the Morning.[5] D'Souza later ran Moonbeam Productions, a television producer responsible for Auntie Boss!, a sitcom that she co-produces and stars in,[6] and became an "ambassador" for Store 66, a clothing store in Nairobi.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–present | Freelance | Herself | Presenter |
| 2008 | Big Brother Africa 3 | Herself | Kenya's field presenter |
| 2008 | EMCEE Africa | Herself | Co-host |
| Triple Challenge | Herself | Host | |
| 2009 | Vibe City | Herself | Host |
| 2011–present | Travel Diaries | Herself | Producer |
| 2013 | Mentality | – | Producer |
| 2014–2020 | Auntie Boss! | Varshita | Lead role; also executive producer |
| 2017–2021 | Varshita! | Varshita | lead role;also executive producer |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHAT Awards | Best Female Radio Presenter | Won | [2] |
| 2004 | ||||
| 2005 |
References
edit- ^ Omondi, Jeff (26 September 2013). "Sexy Eve D'Souza Hooks Up Again With Former TPF Host & Capital FM Colleague". Ghafla!. Retrieved 5 February 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "The Insyder February 2006". Goan Voice. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Kitundu, Chad (October 19, 2020). "Eve D'Souza finally ties the knot in colourful private wedding". nairobinews.nation.africa. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Kenya top media personality". Jambo Newspot. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Dashing Images Of Media Personality Eve D'Souza". Niaje. Archived from the original on 8 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "I'm ready to settle down,waiting for Mr Right – Actress and producer of Antie Boss, Eve D'Souza". SDE. Retrieved 9 February 2016.[permanent dead link]