Patricia Kihoro

Early life Kìhoro, born in January 1986 and raised in Kenya's capital Nairobi, attended Shepherd's Junior Primary School for her primary school and later moved on to Moi Girls' High School, Nairobi. After her O levels, she enrolled in Moi University in the school of science and psychology. While at Moi University, she opted to audition for the third season of Tusker Project Fame. Patricia is a YouTuber who shares her real life experiences of travel adventures and make-up routines.

Career

2009–12 In March 2009, Kìhoro auditioned for the reality singing competition Tusker Project Fame . In 2010 she was featured in the music video for Just a Band's song Ha-he that focused on the hero Makmende and attracted global attention. In 2011 she played Pet Nanjala in drama series Changes. The same year she played the leading role in the film, Miss Nobody that led her to be nominated at the 2011 Kalasha Awards for the "Lead Actress in Film" category. In the 2012, she was cast as one of the leads in musical drama Groove Theory. She portrayed Biscuit, Zamm's (portrayed by Kevin Maina) love interest, in a story that revolved around the lives of five students at the fictional Victoria University.

2013–14 In 2013 she appeared in reality show The Fattening Room, that led her fellow cast members and she to explore the customs and traditions of Efik people in south-east Nigeria. In 2014, she was cast as Nana, a 28-year-old editor in the series, Rush. She played alongside Janet Mbugua, Wendy Kimani, Wendy Sankale and Maryanne Nundo.

2015–present In 2015, Kìhoro was cast as Maqbul Mohammed's daughter in series, Makutano Junction. In 2018 Kìhoro played the role of Josephine, the new young bride of one of the main characters' father, in the critically acclaimed and controversial film Rafiki. She is also a radio host. In 2018 Patricia played the role of Judy in 'Disconnect' a Kenyan romantic comedy directed by Tosh Gitonga. In 2023 she reprised her role as Judy in the sequel 'Disconnect: The Wedding Planner' which got its international release on Netflix.

In 2021, Patricia cameoed in Showmax's Crime and Justice TV series in which she played the role of Tina, in the episode, "Battered". The main theme illustrated through her character is that of a victim of domestic violence. that premiered in mid November 2024 as a supporting cast.

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