“No, the Varshita
character simply evolved
and we were fortunate
enough to get a spin
off show based on her
character.” Eve.
Well, that was definitely
a first in Kenya because
no other show has been
spun off an existing
character.
“Unless you know of
any other programme,
Varshita is the first
spin-off series we have
had in Kenya! From
her character in Auntie
Boss to her own show.
If not for anything else,
you got to applaud
Eve D’Souza for that
milestone. I only see
and hear of spin-offs
in Hollywood...and
on the same network
I might add.” Fellow
actor Gerald Langiri
mentioned.
celebrities, most of who she invites
as guests to the “Auntie Boss” and
“Varshita” episodes in the quest to
improve the show ratings.
When she started out on “Auntie
Boss”, did she have another separate
show in mind?
With awards coming up to celebrate
local talent, the cast led by Eve
D’Souza as Varshita, Maqbul
Mohammed as Donovan, Abdul Karim
Athman as Cosmas, Grace Muna as
Vanessa, Matthew Mwangi as Kyle and
other cast members have done well to
capture the audiences and awards in
equal measure.
In the last Riverwood Awards, their
show dominated the nominations list
of the Riverwood Academy Awards
scooping nine nods among them; Best
Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting
Actor/ Actresses and Best Directing
and Editing Series categories.
In appreciation for the accolades and
acknowledgment by fellow greats in
the production world, Eve said:
“It is so rare to get encouragement
from industry greats and (Gerald) you
have just motivated me to do better.
The truth is I am very lucky to work with
an amazing pool of local talent, every
day is a learning experience for me.”
Having seen many characters star in
the show, Eve affirms that:
“Lucy and I try as much as possible to
keep the show fresh and interesting.
This has largely to do with characters
and their storylines. When we feel we
have exhausted a particular character
we try create new ones. It has worked
great so far!” she said.”
Well, congratulations to Eve, her
transition from radio, television
to production and acting is
commendable.
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