Away from the screens, Jacky Vike doesn't look and act like her on-screen alter ego, Awinja. The two are worlds apart. But funny enough, Kenyans have fallen in love with both Awinja and Jacky Vike in equal measure. The Papa Shirandula actress is loved for her talent, passion and above all, classy dress sense.

Awinja, who plays the role of a naive house help in the popular production has branched out into corporate gigs that have seen her brand herself as a bankable star. The actress celebrated her birthday in style.

This saw her pals celebrate her big da with her. Neomi Nganga wished her a great new year on social media. She wrote, "I call her a sister and a friend. She is one of the most amazing souls I have ever met. Jacky Vike, you are a jewel and I wish you all the best even as you celebrate your birthday today..Everyone, join me in wishing her a happy birthday. Have a blast siz!! Nakupenda sana!! #HappyBirthdayJacky."

Celina of Mother in law also sent out wishes. "Miss Jackie of all trades, you know how much I respect your craft, you are one of the very few people I look up to in the industry, you are amazing at what you do darling, Happy birthday miss monae @jackyvike A.K.A #Awinja love wewe sana," she wrote.

Another Mother In Law actress, Olive wrote, "My diva! I know you know how much I love you!!! I can't even say it enough! Miss you boo! As you celebrate yet another year in your life, I pray for great favour,joy and endless riches!!!!! Happy birthday @jackyvike #MyDayOne #DivaMboch #LoveYou."

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The actress took time off her busy schedule to celebrate turning a year old. Check out what she was up to.

"Yeeees How i'm spending my Birthday Right Now."

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