Friday, 21 March 2014

MWENDWA MUTUA WORKING ON A NEW TELEVISION SERIES



Riverwood Academy Award winner Mwendwa Mutua has tipped us that he is working on a new Television series. The young, energetic and focused producer/director has told us that 2014 will be an year of surprises.




Mwendwa Mutua started humbly as a theatre actor before later establishing his own outfit called Artskills theatre, which has mentored many. 

 

Artskills theatre dominated setbook shows allover the country. He was able to stage shows in Nairobi, Thika, Western, Nyanza, Coast and even in Garsen. Through his hardwork, Mwendwa Mutua later decided to venture into film. It was quite a risk, but according to me, he risked wisely. He rebranded his company to Artskills Films







Artskills films has produced several movies/projects including Tamed which  made him win the Best director 2014 award at the Riverwood Academy Awards which were held at Alliance Francais  on 15th March 2014. And he is not stopping.



 




- Mwendwa Mutua accepting the award.







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DR. HASSAN WARIO AT THE RIVERWOOD AWARDS

Sports, arts and culture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Hassan Wario made a guest appearance at the Riverwood Academy Awards. Here are the photos.



Dr. Hassan Wario posing with the MC of the night Mwaniki Mageria and the Riverwood Ensemble  chairman Kang'ethe Mungai

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Wednesday, 19 March 2014

BigQs WITH GERALD LANGIRI

We are all tired of boring questions, so I have started a blog segment called the #BigQs where I ask your favourite celebrities, rolemodels and icons normal, down to earth questions. 



We had the opportunity to interview Gerald Langiri (You all know him) and this is what he had to say.

Where did you grow up ?Mmhh..In between Mombasa and Nairobi. I was born and raised in Mombasa till class 6 when I moved to Nairobi to finish my primary school. I then went back to the coast for high school between form 1 to 3 then moved back to Nairobi to finish my form four. Went to campus in Nairobi and basically started life in Nairobi but Mombasa still remains my home.
What kind of kid were you? A boy kid lol kwani what kind were you?
What is your favorite music? HipHop and R n B is my 1st love. I grew up listening to the likes of Scarface, NWA, biggie, tupac, Tony Tonie Tone, Aaliyah, Da Brat, Monica, Missy Elliot, Eve etc. I however love music so much I can listen to anything else so long as it as a nice beat I can bog my head to.
Do you wear boxers or briefs? I go commando mostly but if I have to wear something underneath, its briefs.

Do you enjoy your celebrity star status?mmh..I don’t consider myself a celebrity..not yet anyway. I seriously walk in town without a care in the world going about my crazy business only to realize people are looking and whispering and then reality checks in. So in some instances, I loathe it and in other cases I don’t mind it. I mean , who wouldn’t mind free food and drinks at free events that you get invited to?
What would you be if you were not famous? Okay, lets get one thing clear. If indeed I am famous ( which I think I am not) it is as a result of the work I do. Being an actor means being in the public light and hence be termed as famous.  I however love my job 1st (acting) then the rest follows. So to answer your question, I’d still be doing me even without the fame.
Who is your celebrity crush? Julie Gichuru..that MILF can gerrit.
 
What do you like to watch on TV? I spend my pastime watching lots of movies and series.
 
What turns you on? Is this a trick question? No? Okay..Boobs!! What? I am a man.
What is your favorite curse word? Shit!!
If you were a fruit, which would you be?Lemon… And why?  Well, its bitter but add a little sugar to it and you make lemonade..thats pretty much how I view life. Make lemonades out of lemons.

Name one actor/actress you would love to get naughty with? I can’t think of any right now, my finance is next to me as I type this lol

Did you ever do drugs? Apart from the experimental weed (back then), sheesha( just to see what the fuss is all about) and alcohol which I used to drink...i can now happily say that I am drug free..Unless you consider my dose of asthma medication as taking drugs.
Were you bullied as a kid? Yes, my sister bullied me a lot at home lol but at school I think I was the bully.
If you were given a chance, would you enter Illuminati? What makes you think I’m not part of it right now? Lol Just kidding but seriously, what’s with these weird questions? I don’t know much about Illuminati or its dealings to give an accurate answer.
What is your favorite daily wear attire? Official and suits

Women or Cars? Why cant I have both?

What kind of women are you into? A sense of humor, great character and personality is the most vital thing I ‘d look for in a woman if I were searching for one..on top of her being attractive for me to want to get her in bed.
Who according to you is the best dressed man in Kenya? Apart from me that is, I admire the style that Nick Mutuma has and also Kriss Erroh and his Erroh wear.

Who according to you is the worst dressed woman in Kenya? I have not met all the women in Kenya to give an accurate answer however; I’d like to see our so called socialites cover up abit more in public and in their pictures.

If I came to your home and looked inside the refrigerator, what would I find? Chicken Chicken Chicken and chicken products like eggs and sausages.

Tell us something about any of your new project..after house of Lungula, there is another movie we are working on with Historia Films that I cant reveal much about right now as it is still in the planning stages.

Now,  If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? “Gerald my man, welcome..you lived a great life. Have an angel on me lol”
I believe thats an A+. He is FUNNY!!! What do you think?
 

 

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

RIVERWOOD ACADEMY AWARDS 2014 WINNERS

BEST SCRIPTWRITER
Susan Kadide - Stara

BEST SOUND
Iya Embasna
 

BEST EDITING
Godrey Kimotho - Ithe wa Mwana
 

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
24th Anniversary
 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gicagi
 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV
SERIES
Ruth Wacuka – Housemates
 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV
SERIES
Alex Mwaura – Maisha Bure
 

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES
Janet Mbunga – Housemates
 

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A TV SERIES
Samuel Kaguora –Maisha Bure
 

BEST TV SERIES
Maisha Bure
 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A
FEATURE FILM
Jonathan Mbithi – Ala Makai
 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A
FEATURE FILM
Margaret Wambui- Wretched
 

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A FEATURE
FILM
Thomas Oyolo – Mheshimiwa
 

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A FEATURE
FILM
Muthoni Thiongo – Tamed
 

BEST DIRECTOR
Mwendwa Mutua – Tamed
 

BEST FEATURE
Ithe Wa Mwana


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Thursday, 13 March 2014

LUPITA NYONG'O; MY VERDICT




We understand that Lupita is the first Kenyan to win an Osar and I am proud of it. Yes, all our dreams are valid. But her statement ‘No matter where you can from’ was quite a turn off. Lupita comes from a very rich back ground. 


 
 His father Anyang nyong’go is wealthy and an influential figure in the Kenyan political scene. With money, comes a lot of advantages.


That’s why Lupita was able to study film abroad, few people get that opportunity. My dear, you never started from the bottom. But the truth is; you grabbed that opportunity and never wasted it!
Your have a very bright career Lupita!


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Wednesday, 12 March 2014

JIMMY GATHU IS THE PRESIDENT




Yes, JIMMY GATHU is the President in the new series Statehouse which is showing on Zuku Entertainment, channel 100 (formerly Zuku Afrika) every Monday 8:30pm. Featuring top Kenyan actors and actresses Steve Matias, Chichi Seii, Kaz Lucas and Hellen Keli among others, this is a big bang on our televisions. 


Watch trailer here 




It is directed by Wanuri Kahiu
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TAMED NOMINATED IN FOUR CATEGORIES || RIVERWOOD ACADEMY AWARDS



Tamed is a movie produced by Artskills Films. It is directed by Mwendwa Mutua, Starring Jacky Kaboi, Martin Njogu, Muthoni Thiong’o and Claud Judah .

The Plot:
Joyce Nyawira (Jacky Kaboi) an established lawyer is in an unhappy relationship with
Mike Simiyu (Martin Njogu) who has resulted into drinking himself silly after losing
a six figure paying job. Despite her boyfriend's behavior, Joyce manages to house and feed him together with her childhood friend Angel Ndambuki (Muthoni Thiong'o) who is a model. In her practice, Joyce meets Albert Nzivo (Claud Judah) who she helps win a tough business case. Albert manages to tame Joyce romantically, and she indeed falls helplesly in love. On the other hand, Angel helps Mike get a job with Paradise Gardens as a sales manager. She however takes advantage of the situation and tricks Mike to sleep with her. All hell breaks loose when betrayal and hatred crips in.

 Watch it here--> TAMED
 
It has been nominated for;
  1. Best Director- Mwendwa Mutua
  2. Best lead actress- Muthoni Thiong'o
  3. Best lead actor- Martin Njogu
  4. Best Supporting actress- Jacky Kaboi
To vote. Visit Riverwood Ensemble
Behind the scenes photos during the making of  TAMED

    Muthoni Thiong'o and Martin Njogu

 Muthoni Thiong'o and Cheche
Claud Judah and Jacky Kaboi


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