Kate Actress Biography: Age, Real Name Catherine Kamau & Divorce with Tahidi High Director Phil

Kate Actress Biography Age, Real Name Catherine Kamau & Divorce with Director Phil

The unfortunate turn of events in the love story of Kate Actress and Director Phil is alarming! While a few saw it coming, the majority of followers are frustrated unaware of what true romance should look like. Kate Actress biography shares more details on her personal life and broken marriage.

Celebrities Kate and Phil (Melvin) announced separation after 6 years of marriage on Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023. They have since asked for privacy in a bid to protect their children.

Kate Actress profile summary

Real NameCatherine Kamau
NicknameSelina, Celina
Born3 Feb, 1987 
Age36 years
NationalityKenyan
OccupationActress
Wedding2017
Divorce2023
Ex-husbandPhillip Karanja
Children2
Alma materMultiMedia University of Kenya

Kate Actress biography

Catherine Kamau is an award-winning Kenyan actress in the local film industry.

She came to the limelight for her role in the Citizen TV show, Mother-In-Law where she played Celina.

She has also featured in several other casts including the following;

  • Sue Na Jonnie – Sue (2017)
  • Disconnect (2018)
  • Plan B – Joyce (2019)
  • Mother-in-Law – Selina

In addition, she has been featured in two movies including ‘The Grand Little Lie (GLL).’

Kate actress education background

Catherine attended Chogoria High School where she discovered her talent in creative art including drama.

On transferring to Loreto Convent Msongari, she ended up bagging the much coveted ‘Miss Loreto’ Award.

Kate eventually graduated with a Diploma in Communications with a speciality in Public Relations from MultiMedia University of Kenya, formerly called the Kenya College of Communication and Technology.

Career history

Catherine Kamau is lately famous as an ambassador of Nice and Lovely Petroleum Jelly and Harpic Kenya.

On her YouTube channel, she speaks about fashion, style, acting, lifestyle and motherhood.

List of Kate Actress awards

Best Lead Actress in the TV Drama Series category in the Kalasha Awards 2017.

Kate actress husband

Ex-lover Phillip Karanja is a former Tahidi High actor and film director.

A joint statement from Kate and Philip Karanja confirmed divorce rumours amid intense speculations.