Catherine Kamau

Catherine Kamau
Born (1987-02-03) 3 February 1987 (age 37)
Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Other namesSelina
Alma materMultiMedia University of Kenya
OccupationActress
Known forSue Na Jonnie (2017)
Disconnect (2018)
Plan B (2019)
Spouse
Phillip Karanja
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(m. 2017)​
Children2

Catherine Kamau (born February 3, 1987)[1] is a Kenyan actress, popularly known as "Celina"[2] (or "Selina"[3]) and "Kate Actress".[4][5][6]

She came into the limelight for her role in the Citizen TV show, Mother In-Law where she played Celina. She has also featured in other films such as Sue na Jonie, Nafsi, Plan B, and Disconnect.

Catherine attended Chogoria High School where she joined the drama club and became well known for her talent, before moving to Loreto Convent Msongari where she won the 'Miss Loreto' Award.[7]

She has a Diploma in Communications, majoring in public relations from Kenya College of Communication and Technology which was upgraded to MultiMedia University of Kenya.

Catherine Kamau is the brand ambassador[8] for Harpic Kenya and the Nice and Lovely Petroleum Jelly.

She was married to Phil Karanja but are divorced as of 19 September 2023.

  1. ^ "Celina: No apologies for getting a child at a tender age". Nairobi News. February 3, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ce was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Mutsoli, Vivian. "Mother-in-Law: Synopsis, characters, and their real names". Tuko. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Award winning actress CATHERINE KAMAU advises single mothers to accept and move on using her own experience". Daily Post. July 10, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference KP was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress) teaches how to balance work and family". Kenyan Digest. November 6, 2019. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  7. ^ Okumu, Lynet (2023-09-19). "Kate Actress' Biography: Education, acting career, net worth & her close-knit family". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  8. ^ "Size 8, DJ Mo and other Kenyan celebrities with ambassadorial jobs (Photos)". Pulselive Kenya. 2019-05-21. Retrieved 2021-11-10.