Mkamzee Chao Mwatela (born 1982) is a Kenyan director, writer and actor, notable for her roles in the TV series Mali and Stay.[1][2][3]

Mkamzee Mwatela
Born
Mkamzee Chao Menyange Mwatela

1982 (age 41–42)
Nairobi, Kenya
EducationTheatre Arts
Alma materNew York State University
Occupation(s)Director, Writer, Actor

Early life

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Mkamzee attended the Nairobi Primary School.[4] She later joined the renowned Moi Nairobi Girls’ School for her secondary education and then on to Saint Mary's for the International Baccalaureate programme. She majored in theatre arts.

After three years on stage (2003 to 2006), she finally joined the State University of New York in Buffalo to study film and theatre.

Filmography

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List of appearances in Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Tahidi high
2010 Siri
2011 Better days
2011–2015 Mali Usha Mali TV Series - 326 episodes

Won–Kalasha Award for Best Female in Drama

2014–present Stay Nubia Lead role

TV Series - 26 episodes

2014–2015 Sugar and Spice Host
2015 Intellectual Scum Moderator Short drama
2016 Love lies bleeding Akili Filming
2017 Jesus superstar(play
2019 Lusala Beatrice Drama
2023 White Widow Akili Romance / Thriller
2023 Twende Madam Mongoose (voice) TV Series - 7 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "Mali star Mkamzee mwatela". Ghafla News. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "Easy recipes: King fish steak rice, super alternative to the usual pilau Eve woman".
  3. ^ "Mkamzee Mwatela: TV's new 'it' girl". 2 July 2020.
  4. ^ "HOT: Mkamzee Mwatela". 23 October 2015.
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