Justin Mirichii

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

Justin Mareba 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

Year ProjectRole Notes
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

Year Academy Award Project Result Ref
2012 Kalasha Awards Best Supporting actor in drama Lies that Bind Won [5]

References

  1. "Justine 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.
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