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Catherine Kamau

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Catherine Kamau
Born
Catherine Njoki Kamau

(1987-02-03) 3 February 1987 (age 39)
Nyahururu, Kenya
Other namesCelina
Kate Actress
EducationDiploma in Communications
Alma materMultimedia University of Kenya
OccupationActress
Years active2008 - present
Known forSue Na Jonnie (2017)
Disconnect (2018)
Plan B (2019)
Notable workMother-in-Law
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children2

Catherine Njoki Kamau (born 3 February 1987) is a Kenyan actress also known as Kate Actress.[1] She gained national recognition for her portrayal of Celina (also spelled Selina) in the Citizen TV drama Mother in‑Law, joining the cast in 2006 as a dancer and receptionist before becoming Charlie's wife and Olive's stepmother.[2]

Early life

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Kamau was born on 3 February 1987 in Nyahururu, Kenya.[3]

She attended Chogoria High School where she joined the drama club and was recognised for her talent, before moving to Loreto Convent Msongari, where she won the Miss Loreto Award.[4]

Kamau holds a diploma in communications with a major in public relations from Kenya College of Communication and Technology, which later became MultiMedia University of Kenya.

Career

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Kamau portrayed Celina,[5] the wife of Charlie (played by Patrick Oketch) in the Citizen TV drama series Mother-in-Law,[6][7][8] which began airing in 2006. She later left the show to star as Sue in the Swahili language TV series Sue Na Jonnie.[9][10]

Kamau won the Best Lead Actress in the TV Drama Series category at the 2017 Kalasha Awards[11] and received another nomination for Best Actress in a TV Drama in 2018,[12] for her role in Sue Na Jonnie.[13][14] In the same year, she was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress in a Film category of the Kenya Film Commission Kalasha Awards for her role in the film Disconnect.[15]

She played Joyce in the 2019 romantic comedy film, Plan B, produced by Sarah Hassan and directed by Dolapo Adeleke (Lowladee).[16][17] She received another nomination for the Best Supporting Actress in Film category at the 2019 Kenya Film Commission Kalasha Awards for the role.[18][19]

Kamau has also featured in films including Nafsi and A Grand Little Lie, produced by Phil-It Productions. A Grand Little Lie premiered in October 2021 before being released on Netflix.[20]

She is also a digital content creator. On her YouTube channel, she speaks on fashion, lifestyle, acting and motherhood. She is passionate on the issue of teenage pregnancies. Having become a mother as a teenager, she has spoken publicly about teenage pregnancy and encourages young women to delay motherhood through her "Queens must wait" campaign.[21]

Kamau has served as a brand ambassador[22] for Harpic Kenya and Nice and Lovely Petroleum Jelly.[23][24]

In May 2024, she visited the United States as part of President William Ruto's entourage during the state visit. Her invitation, as a representative of the Kenyan creative industry, came from the former United States ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman.[25]

During Kenya's Jamhuri Day celebrations in December 2024, Kamau was awarded the Order of The Grand Warrior (OGW) Presidential Award in recognition of her contributions to the film industry.[26]

Personal life

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Kamau was married to film director and former Tahidi High actor Philip Karanja from 17 November 2017 until they announced their divorce on 19 September 2023.[5][27]

While in Kampala International University in Uganda, she gave birth to her first son, Leon, in 2006 at the age of 19[3] He was later adopted by Karanja.[28] In December 2019, the couple had their first child together, Karla Njeri.[29][30]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2008–dateMother-in-LawSelina (Celina)TV series
2017–2019[31]Sue Na JonnieSueTV series
2018DisconnectTKNetflix film
2019Plan BJoyceNetflix film
2021 Nafsi Shiko Netflix film
2021 A Grand Little Lie The Boss Film
2014 Love Ransom Film
2016 Brother Jekwu Lauren Film
2021 Kutu Ruth Short film
2022 Click Click Bang Mama Mboga Film
2022 Disconnect: The wedding Planner TK Film

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Show Result Ref
2019 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Film Plan B Nominated [32][33]
2017 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Actress in a TV Drama Sue Na Jonnie Won [34]
2018 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Film Disconnect Nominated [35]
2021 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Film Kutu Won [36][37]

References

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  1. ↑ "Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress) teaches how to balance work and family". Kenyan Digest. 6 November 2019. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  2. ↑ Africa, Dawan. "Catherine Kamau | Dawanpedia". Dawan Africa. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Celina: No apologies for getting a child at a tender age". Nairobi News. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Okumu, Lynet (19 September 2023). "Kate Actress' Biography: Education, acting career, net worth & her close-knit family". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Catherine Kamau (Celina) and Hubby Share Photos From Their Honeymoon". Naibuzz. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  6. ↑ Mutsoli, Vivian. "Mother-in-Law: Synopsis, characters, and their real names". Tuko. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Award winning actress CATHERINE KAMAU advises single mothers to accept and move on using her own experience". Daily Post. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  8. ↑ ""He has never been a drunk" Celina heaps praise on her television sweetheart as he turns a year older". Ghafla!. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Celina reveals why she left Tv show Mother-in-law". Ghafla!. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "Sue Na Jonnie". IMDb. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "Kati Kati, Sue and Jonnie top 2017 Kalasha Awards". Daily Nation. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "Kalasha International Film and Television Awards 2018: full list". Daily Nation. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  13. ↑ Njoroge, Mike (18 October 2018). "Kalasha Awards 2018: Kenyan film submitted for Oscars bags 12 nominations". Business Today. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  14. ↑ "Selina, Plan B and more Kalasha Awards 2019 winners to stream on Showmax". Showmax. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  15. ↑ Nyota, Maxwell (20 October 2018). "Here's The Full List Of Kalasha Awards Nominations". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Plan B". Paukwa. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  17. ↑ "Plan B". Nollywood Reinvented. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  18. ↑ Ambani, Sylvania (2 November 2019). "Kalasha Awards deal with Star Times irks actress Catherine Kamau". Nairobi News. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  19. ↑ "Kalasha Film Awards 2019 Nominees Unveiled!". KenyaBuzz. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  20. ↑ A Grand Little Lie (2021) ⭐ 8.0 | Drama. Retrieved 24 August 2024 – via m.imdb.com.
  21. ↑ "Kate Actress - Celina - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  22. ↑ "Size 8, DJ Mo and other Kenyan celebrities with ambassadorial jobs (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya. 21 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  23. ↑ Caldwell, Georgina (25 April 2022). "L'Oréal names Kate Actress as face of Nice and Lovely". Global Cosmetics News. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  24. ↑ "Kate Actress lands new ambassadorial role". Citizen Digital. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  25. ↑ Nzyoka, Nzula (21 May 2024). "Kate actress encourages young actors, shares photos from US visit - KBC". Retrieved 18 November 2024.[dead link]
  26. ↑ "Kate Actress feted the Order of the Grand Warrior award". Nairobi News. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  27. ↑ Salasya, Bill Cyril (13 February 2024). "Phil and Kate Actress relationship timeline and divorce". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  28. ↑ Simi, Jumoke (27 May 2019). "Catherine Kamau Offers Solid Advice To Single Moms On Finding Love Again". Motherhood in-Style Magazine. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  29. ↑ "PHOTOS: Catherine Kamau, hubby Philip Karanja expecting first child together". The Standard. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  30. ↑ "Phil and Cate welcome their first bundle of joy". Nairobi News. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  31. ↑ "Sue Na Jonnie (TV Series, 2017 –2019)". Filamu. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  32. ↑ "Showmax, Maisha Magic East Titles Dominate Kalasha Awards 2019". KenyaBuzz. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  33. ↑ "Kate Actress | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  34. ↑ Mbaya, Della (9 November 2017). "Here Are Your 2017 Kalasha Award Nominees". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  35. ↑ Wangare, Jackline (27 November 2018). "2018 Kalasha Film and TV Awards: Full list of winners and nominees - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  36. ↑ "Popular faces nominated for Kalasha Awards 2021". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  37. ↑ Muendo, Stevens. "Kalasha Awards 2021 winners – Full list". The Standard. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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