Ruth Ndulu Maingi (born May 22, 1983) is a Kenyan

actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek ...

. She is best known for her roles in the films '' 18 Hours'', ''The Distant Boat,'' and ''Midlife Crisis''.

Personal life & Education

Ruth Maingi, a Kenyan actress, was born on May 22, 1983, in

Machakos Machakos, also called Masaku is a town in Kenya, southeast of Nairobi. It is the capital of the Machakos County, Kenya. Its population is rapidly growing and was 150,041 as of 2009 and Machakos County had a population of 1,421,932 as of 2019 ...

, Kenya, as the fourth child in a family of six siblings. She received her primary education at Township Muslim Primary School in

and later attended Kathiani High School for her secondary education. Following her high school graduation, Maingi pursued further studies and obtained a diploma in insurance. With a passion for the performing arts, Ruth Maingi embarked on formal training in acting at the esteemed London Academy for Film and Television. Additionally, she honed her skills in dance and movement at the Kenya Performing Arts School, further enriching her artistic repertoire.

Career

Ruth began her career as a dancer, then later shifted to performing arts to pursue a career and joined Kenya National Theatre Performing Arts School for two years. In 2007, she joined Kigezi Ndoto Musical Theatre Performances. Then, in 2008, she moved to India and cast for ''Sauti Kimya'' and ''Githaa''. In 2011, she made her film debut with the film ''The Marshal of Finland, a''nd in the same year, she was selected for a lead role in the television series ''Lies that Bind'', which made her television debut. In the series, she played the role of 'Salome', the third wife and Richard Juma's true love, and the third wife. Then, in 2013, she starred in the popular Swahili drama ''Mama Duka'' in the titular role. For her role, she was later honoured at the

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. She played a major role as a coach in the television serial ''The Team'', with a media focus on Africa, produced by Dreamcatcher. In 2014, she starred in two films: ''The Next East African Film Maker'' and ''Orphan''. In 2018, she made her Nollywood debut with the film ''Family First,'' directed by

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Awards

Recognition

Ruth Maingi has received several recognitions for her contributions to the film industry and her advocacy work: * In March 2024, she was appointed as the Kenyan representative at the upcoming African Leadership Conference held in Ghana. '' itation needed' * In 2023, she was appointed as an ambassador of the African Cultural Film Festival (AFRICUFF) in Houston. '' itation needed' * She was appointed as an advocate at the Kings Hearts Advocacy for Women and Children Foundation. itation needed* She was also appointed as an advocate for the Feed the Poor Foundation, a non-profit organization operating in America and Africa. '' itation needed' * In March 2022, she was recognized among the 100 women honored during Women's History Month by Women in Film. '' itation needed'

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Maingi, Ruth Living people 1983 births Kenyan television actresses People from Machakos County 21st-century Kenyan actresses