Foi Wambui
Foi Wambui | |
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 Wambui in 2021 | |
| Born | 16 July 1997[1][2] |
| Occupations | actress, media personality |
Foi Wambui (born 16 July 1997) is a Kenyan actress and media personality known for her active presence in film, television, and digital media. Her authentic storytelling and versatility have made her one of Kenya's most recognizable young talents, celebrated for roles in Crime and Justice, Sincerely Daisy, and Shanga.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Education
[edit]She first joined the University of Nairobi to study Law before dropping out to work as a radio presenter. [4] Wambui attended USIU (United States International University) where she studied Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and she graduated in 2024.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kalasha Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Film | Sincerely Daisy | Won[2] |
| 2022 | Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama | Salem | Won[5] | |
| 2026 | Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama | Subterranea | Nominated[6] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Wambui, Foi [@foi_wambui_]; (19 July 2024). "Soilan's birthday- 17th July. My birthday being on the 16th and Soi's on the 17th is honestly the ultimate alignment. Also, I got to cut cake on set and off set. That was fun! 😋" – via Instagram.
- 1 2 Muendo, Stevens (9 December 2022). "Foi Wambui, Coming of Age". The Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Foi Wambui's chosen nickname for her new sleek ride". Pulse Kenya. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Matiko, Sinda (19 October 2024). "Foi Wambui: My first acting role on TV was as an extra earning Sh500". Nation. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Full List Of The 2022 Kalasha Award Winners". Business Times. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Ochieng', Jennifer (25 March 2026). "Kalasha Awards 2026: 'Nawi' Leads Overall with 15 Nominations as 'Kash Money', 'MTV Shuga Mashariki' and 'Big Girl Small Word' Tie in TV". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
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