Sarah Hassan
Born (1988-09-05) 5 September 1988
Mombasa, Kenya
Alma materJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Occupation(s)Actress
Host
Years active2007-present
SpouseMartin Dale
Children1

Sarah Hassan (born 5 September 1988) is a Kenyan actress, model and former TV host who has appeared in several films and television series. She is notable for her role in Citizen TV series such as, Tahidi High,The Wedding Show and Zora.[1]

Early life

Sarah Hassan was born on September 5,1988 in Mombasa, Kenya as the only child of her parents. Early on in life, she started acting at the age of five.[2] For her secondary school education, she went to Machakos Girls' High School and later joined Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where she pursued a Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science.[3]

Career

Hassan made her debut on TV in 2009 as Tanya, on the Kenyan high-school drama series Tahidi High and became one of the lead characters at the time. She also starred in several series such as Demigods, Saints and Changes, and even went on to host the East African Dance show Sakata Mashariki. In 2013 she took over Noni Gathoni's role in The Wedding Show as the main host until December 2014. Besides acting, she is a brand ambassador to several Kenyan fashion lines.[4] She is currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Personal life

Sara Hassan married to Martin Dale on February 25, 2017 and together they have a son.[5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Nefertiti and the Lost DynastyDebut
2009Tahidi HighTanyaWon—Chaguo la Teeniez Awards
2010DemigodsKamilaSupporting role
2011 SaintsLora
SakataHerselfHost
ChangesLiza
2013House of LungulaChichiFilm
2014–presentJane & AbelLeahMain cast
2014 Live or DieCatwomanFilm
Now That You're HereKatherineShort film
2015–presentDiscovery +254Herself26 episodes
How to Find a HusbandCarolLead role
Maisha Max Host Reality show
2019Plan BLisaMain cast
2021 Just In Time Muthoni Main cast
Zora Zora Lead role

Awards

YearAwardCategoryShowResult Ref
2011Chaguo la Teeniez AwardsBest ActressTahidi High Won
20132013 Kalasha AwardsBest Supporting ActressHouse of Lungula Won
20152015 Kalasha AwardsDiscovery +254Best TV Hosts Won [6]
2018 Festigious International Film Festival 2018 Best Actress The Company You Keep
2018 L.A Shorts Awards 2018 Best Actress Silver Award The Company You Keep [7]
2018 L.A Shorts Awards 2018 Best Short Film Silver Award The Company You Keep [8]
2019 2019 kalasha

Awards

 Best Actress Plan B [9]
2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best East African Film Plan B [10]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in A Comedy Just In Time Pending [11]
Best Movie East Africa Pending
Best Overall Movie Pending

References

  1. ↑ "Sarah Hassan's biography". Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sarah Hassan". Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  3. ↑ Kimani, Sheila. "WCW: Sarah Hassan - Quiet beauty and elegance". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  4. ↑ "Sarah Hassan's beauty and elegance". Standard Media Group. August 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ SDE. "Sarah Hassan: This is where I met my husband Martin Dale". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  6. ↑ "Kalasha awards winners". allafrica.com. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Sarah Hassan". Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  8. ↑ "Sarah Hassan". Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  9. ↑ "Sarah Hassan". Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  10. ↑ "Sarah Hassan". Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  11. ↑ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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