Maureen Koech
| Maureen Koech | |
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| Born |
21 May 1989 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Alma mater | Strathmore University |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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Musical career | |
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Maureen Koech (born 21 May 1989) is a Kenyan actress, songwriter and singer. She is notable for her role in the KTN's Lies that Bind.[1]
Early life
Maureen Koech was born in May 21, 1989. Raised in Nairobi, she went to Nakuru High School for her secondary education. She later joined Strathmore University between 2009-2013, where she enrolled for Bachelor of Business Information and Technology (BBIT) and later decided to venture into acting.[2][3]
Career
Early career beginnings; Strathmore University, Changing Times
Maureen began her acting career doing stage performances at the Alliance Française. Aside from featuring in a number of productions, she starred in Lies that Bind, a Kenyan TV drama series that won the award for best TV series at the 2012 Kalasha film and television awards.[4] After joining Strathmore University in 2009, she joined Strathmore Drama School (DRAMSCO), where she participated in drama activities.[5] She made her first debut in campus television series Changing Times back in 2010, where she played Shiks. She worked with likes Ian Mugoya, Nice Githinji, Kevin Ndege and the rest of the ensemble cast.[6]
2011-2014; Lies that Bind
In 2011, she auditioned at Kenya National Theatre and was cast as one of the main cast of the award-winning soap opera Lies that Bind. She played Patricia, a young bubbly girl who is in the process of rediscovering herself.[7] Due to her excellent performance in the show, she scooped the award for Best Supporting Actress in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2013.[8] In 2014, she featured in a short film, Sticking Ribbons.[9][10]
Music career
Apart from being an actress, she has also ventured into the music industry. She recorded her first demo after high school, then took a break from music to discover herself as a musician. She does urban pop and currently has one single under her stage name Mokko. She enjoys playing guitar. She released her first single, "No Letting", in 2014.[11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Changing Times | Shiks | 10 episodes |
| 2011-2014 | Lies that Bind | Patricia | Series regular
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| 2014 | Sticking Ribbons | Short film | |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Be afraid" | TBA |
References
- ↑ Lebogang Tsele. "Maureen Koech's biography". Africa Magic. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Mokko LinkedIn Digg". LinkedIn. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Binding passion". Standard Media (SDE). July 25, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Maureen Koech's bio". Stage 32. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "DRAMSCO". DRAMSCO Youtube. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Maureen Koech feeling like she's the best". Zuqka Nation. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Maureen Koech's biography". Actors.co.ke. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Africa viewers choice awards". I am far. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Why Maureen Koech is the ultimate performer". Spielswork Media. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Maureen can't wait to do it". Africa Cool Page. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Award winning actress turns to music". Nairobi News. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ "African film and TV talent shine at the inaugural AMVCAS". Dewji Blog. Retrieved October 2, 2015.