Ephex Kanana Gichuru (14 December 1986[1][2]– 22 September 2015) was a Kenyan actress and TV host. She was popularly known as Nana Gichuru.[3] As an actress she was known for her roles in television series Noose of Gold, Demigods and How to Find a Husband.[4] As a host, she was to present Interior Designs, a Kenyan reality series, prior to her death. She was also a crew member for Kenya Airways. She had been married to Richard Wainaina just before her death.
Nana Gichuru | |
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| Born | Ephex Kanana Gichuru (1986-12-14)14 December 1986 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Died | 22 September 2015(2015-09-22) (aged 28) Along Nairobi Eastern Bypass, Utawala |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Nana Gichuru Wainaina |
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| Years active | 2009–15 |
| Website | nanagichuru |
Gichuru starred in several productions like Noose of Gold in 2010 and Demigods in 2011. Her latest production was a role in the comedy How to Find a Husband and the reality show Interior Designs
At approximately 10am on 22 September 2015, Nana was travelling in her BMW convertible on Eastern Bypass, Utawala, when her car rammed into a truck. She died on the spot. She died at the age of 28.[5] Her death came ten days after she reportedly predicted her own death in her social media pages.[6][7] Her memorial service was held on 30 September 2015 in Ruaraka Methodist Church.[8] She was buried on 2 October 2015 in her hometown, Kaaga in Meru.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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| 2010– | Noose of Gold | Felma | Main cast | NTV |
| 2011–12 | Demigods | Juliana | Main cast | |
| 2015 | How to Find a Husband | Main cast | Maisha Magic East | |
| Interior Designs | Host | Pre-intended host, but she died before the premiere. | NTV |
