"Until to-date, people stop me on the way and ask, 'Where is your twin sister?'"
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| Queen Mwangi who has featured on 'Almasi' and 'Sumu.' |
Queen Mwangi is a mega star actress that featured in Almasi premier that
aired on K24 Tv and 'Sumu' which is currently ongoing. On 'Almasi,' she played 2 characters who were twins, Lina and Nina. On 'Sumu,' she plays as Fiona.
Yes. Queen Mwangi is my official name.
Your Facebook profile that you were born in 1996. Is this true?
No. It is 1995
You were in JKUAT Karen Campus. What were you pursuing?
It was actually Mombasa campus taking up Bachelor of Commerce but I dropped it for Almasi. Nevertheless, I have enrolled at University of Nairobi, Mombasa Campus pursuing Public Relations.
When did the journey to being an actress begin?
Back in Mbaraki High school.That was in 2010. It was unexpected. Actually, my drama teacher literally pinpointed me from a crowd. I did my first performance at Mombasa Polytechnic hall that year and it was amazing being on stage and at the center of all attention. In short, I have never looked back from then.
What motivated you to pursue acting?
I just fell in love Calvin. The adrenaline I get when I am acting, the desire of not wanting that moment to end. I call this love for acting.
Wow that sounds nice. It is really an inspiration when one has a passion for what he/she does. What are the challenges that come along in the field of acting?
Well, the most outstanding challenge so far is people expecting us to be a "certain" way which is not so. We get judged by how we portray our character on television. It is just that guys do not understand that that's really us. Actually there is a very big difference between between Nina/Lina and Queen Mwangi, same to Fiona on Sumu. I leave the character on set out here. Its just me... that girl next door who wears specs and is really simple. We leave the glam on set and preserve it for the red carpets.
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| Fiona and Tinah after a scene on 'Sumu.' |
True. Most people will always think that actors portray acting character in real life. Tell us more about your family.
My crazy big family huh...well, I am the second born in a family of 3 girls raised by a single and fabulous mother. We are basically fun loving people.
Who has been your inspiration?
My family. We were raised to stick out our necks for each other. The desire of basically wanting to give them an awesome life makes me get up every morning even when I do not feel like it. My better half has also become a huge inspiration to me. He keeps me going.
What is your vision in the next 5 years?
To see my picture on these huge billboards heheee...that is every actor's dream. On a serious note, by then, I want to have crossed the borders and matured from 'that Kenyan actress' to a brand recognized in East Africa doing movies from all the East African countries.
Wow, that is one of the greatest dream I have met from the celebrities I have interacted with. Keep up the dreams Queen and work towards attaining them. Apart from acting, what else do you do?
Well, I am student at University of Nairobi and currently working on some stuff that I will not disclose here.
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| Lina at a scene on 'Almasi.' |
Okay. Wishing you all the best in your studies and projects. What is the most strange thing that people would get shocked to learn about you?
It is simplest tiniest of things that make me happy.I take immense pressure in life's simple blessings
How was it like acting with 2 different personalities as Lina and Nina in Almasi? What was the most motivating factor in this?
The fact that I wanted these two to be so different despite looking alike. And I did it. Until to-date, people stop me on the way and ask, "Where is your twin sister?" All about 'the same yet so different'
I am sure it gets to be fun when people ask you about your twin sister and are not sure if it is Lina or Nina. Actually, you did it so well that no one would note that this was a sole actress. I must congratulate you for that. Have there been any proposals by media houses to recruit you?
Yes. Several have done it but I am a great believer of one thing at a time. I cannot take up more than 2 roles both running simultaneously on air. It is part of my work strategy.
You are really principled and disciplined. Are you overwhelmed by the response from your fans who always congratulate you even on Social Media?
Yes. One can never get enough of that. It melts my heart everyday when I get inbox from fans wishing me well, others asking for advice to get to where I am professionally and others giving positive criticism which I take and use it to better myself. It is just great. I love my fans.
Part from 'Almasi' and 'Sumu,' what should your fans expect from you?
I am currently working on another series that is set to hit the airwaves on Africa Magic. I also want to get into doing movies.
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| Lina, Shernah and Nina at a scene on 'Almasi.' |
Okay. Describe your typical day from waking up to sleeping.
Well, I am usually awake by 5 am on weekdays. I freshen up, hit the gym and get back home to prepare for work. When I get back home, I clean up, then study and lastly retire to bed.
In many episodes, emotions have always engulfed you prompting you to cry. Does this come deep from your heart?
Definitely yes. It comes from deep inside. Like I said, Queen feels Fiona's pain or whatever character I am playing at the time and I let it take over my emotions. I let it be my driving force and the tears just flow though at times it can really be hard to do so. I have just come out of a laughing scene and here I am on the next scene expected to cry. It is crazy at times but we manage.
You have so many secret admirers out there. What would you tell them?
I am taken but they can keep admiring me I do not mind.
Lastly, a word to the youths out there in the society who want to take acting as a career.
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| Fiona while filming 'Sumu.' |
That is a very touching and encouraging advice. I wish all youths would emulate you. Wishing you the very best in your studies and all your endeavors.
