Sarah Hassan

Sarah Hassan
Born (1988-09-05) 5 September 1988
Mombasa, Kenya
Alma mater Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Occupation Actress
Host
Years active 2007-present
Religion Christianity

Sarah Hassan (born 5 September 1988) is a Kenyan actress, model and TV host. She has appeared in more than a dozen films and television series. She is notable for her role in the Citizen TV comedy-drama, Tahidi High and The Wedding Show.[1]

Early life

Sarah Hassan was born on September 5, 1988 in Mombasa in Kenya. She is the only child of her parents.

Career

Hassan made her debut on TV in 2009 in TV show Tahidi High as Tanya one of the leads at that period that also marked her breakthrough to the film industry in Kenya. She also starred in hit series Demigods, Saints and Changes. Sarah first hosted the East African Dance show Sakata Mashariki. In 2013 she took over Noni Gathoni's,The Wedding Show as the main host till December 2014. Besides acting, she is a fashionista having become a brand ambassador to several local fashion lines.[2]

Filmography

YearTitle Role Notes
2007Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty Debut
2009Tahidi HighTanyaWon—Chaguo la Teeniez Awards
2011SaintsLora
2010DemigodsKamilaSupporting role
2011SakataHerselfHost
ChangesLiza
2013House of Lungula Chichi Film
2014-presentJane & AbelLeahMain cast
2014 Live or Die Catwoman Film
2015-presentDiscovery +254Herself 26 episodes
How to Find a HusbandCarolMain role
Maisha Max Host Reality show

Awards

Year Award Category Show Result
2011Chaguo la Teeniez AwardsBest ActressTahidi HighWon
2013 2013 Kalasha Awards Best Supporting Actress House of Lungula Won
2015 2015 Kalasha Awards Discovery +254 Best TV Hosts Won[3]

References

  1. "Sarah Hassan's biography". Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  2. "Sarah Hassan's beauty and elegance". Standard Media Group. August 26, 2015.
  3. "Kalasha awards winners". allafrica.com. Retrieved 27 November 2015.


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