Eddy Kìmani (born 31 May 1978) is a Kenyan actor, voice artist and radio presenter. He is best known for the roles in the films In a Better World, The Distant Boat and Lusala.
Personal life Eddy Kimani was born on 31 May 1978, in Nakuru, Kenya.
He married his long-time partner Nyambura Njenga in 2011. The couple has two children. He later separated from his wife and children, citing his mental depression.
Career In 2006, Kimani made his film debut with the film Money and the Cross. However, he played an uncredited role in the film. Then, in 2009, he was selected for the role "Winston Kinyang'weu" in the television serial The Agency. After that supportive role, he starred in the 2010 film In a Better World with another minor role.
First, he joined Capital FM and continued to work as a broadcaster and radio host. He also worked as a television presenter with the national broadcaster KBC and NTV. In 2014, he was appointed as the communications director for Nakuru County Government.
Apart from acting, he is also a full time mental health advocate and campaigner. He completed the Quality Rights training course developed and provided by WHO. In 2019, he took up a lead role in the television series Country Queen.
Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2006 Money and the Cross Film 2009 The Agency Winston Kinyang'weu TV series 4 episodes 2010 In a Better World Patient Film 2010 Lost in Africa Hotel manager Film 2012 Nairobi Half Life NZE Car Owner Film 2013 Something Necessary Commission chairman / Radio Announcer Film 2013 The Distant Boat Mr. Malombe Film 2019 Country Queen Titus TV series 6 episodes 2019 Lusala Max Film 2021Tales of the Accidental CityDrama
See also My Life with a Criminal: Milly's Story My Life in Crime
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Former Capital FM star reveals how his marriage collapsed due to infidelity My struggle with Bell’s palsy – Eddy Kimani Martin Oduor. I betrayed my marriage' Former Capital FM anchor Eddy Kimani narrates how his infidelity tore apart his marriage", Ghafla!, 4 January 2019.