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Jacky Vike alias Awinja Nyamwalo is one of the most talented Kenyan actresses who have been entertaining Kenyans with her acting skills and comedy skits.
For the past one week, Awinja has dominated the headlines after her ‘Fake wedding’ with fellow comedian Osoro Osoro.
Clips from her recent skit dubbed ‘My Perfect Wedding’ went viral making a section of her fans believe that she had walked down the aisle.
However, it turned out to be her continuous comedy skits that have always left Kenyans in stitches.
Awinja got her big breakthrough in the acting scene via Nairobi Half-Life and Citizen TV’s Papa Shirandula.
Since then she has featured in several movies and TV series.
Here are interesting facts about Awinja
Real Name: Jacky Vike
Stage name: Awinja Nyamwalo
Brought up in Nairobi
Schooled at Heshima Primary and Kegoye High
Participated in Drama and music festivals in High school
Joined Theatrix Arts Ensemble after high school
A year later she joined Heartstrings productions
The big break was the NTV series Wash and Set which aired on NTV (2008-2010)
Other credits include; Papa Shirandula and Nairobi Half Life
Is a mom of one
Qualified Yoga instructor as well as a dancer
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