The Kalasha international awards took place this past weekend which saw some of the best Kenyan actors and actresses win big. The film Kati Kati took home with six awards, while Sue And Jonnie scooped three.
The best actress award went to Anita Nthenya Kavuu Ng’ang’a while the best actor was Frank Kimani.
Here's the list;
Best Comedy
Hullaballoo Estate
Best Performance In A Comedy
Jela 5 star – Bilal Wanjau
Best TV Host
Teddy Muthusi – Lion’s Den
Best TV Drama
Sue & Jonnie
Best Actor In A TV Drama
Sue & Jonnie – Martin Githinji
Best Actress In A TV Drama
Sue & Johnie – Catherine Kamau
Best Documentary
Sound Man
Best feature by a student
Detox
Best TV commercial overall
Faiba
Best short film
Uyu Ni Mwarigwo
Best TV documentary
Matwana Matatu Culture
Best diaspora
Born This Way
Best animation
XYZ Show
Best feature film
Kati Kati
Best original screenplay
Kidnapped- Serah Mwihaki
Best Director
Kati Kati – Mbithi Masya
Best Director of Photography
Kati Kati – Andrew Mungai
Best Lighting Technician
Aisha – Joseph Gathogo
Best editor
Kati Kati – Louiza Wanjiku
Best special effects
Kati Kati
Best sound design
Kati Kati – Florian Holzner
Best production designer
Aisha – Emmanuel Murabu
Best actor
Uyu Ni Mwarigwo – Frank Kimani
Best actress
Chebet – Anita Nthenya Kavuu Ng’ang’a
Best supporting actor
Maria – Anthony Ndung’u – Winner
Best supporting actress
Uyu Ni Mwarigwo – Wanjiku Njoroge
Best Documentary by a student
Gifted Soul
Best local language
Pendo
Lifetime achievement award
Joseph Kioni
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