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Take 10:
Eve D’Souza: You have to be
a little superhuman to survive
in TV and film production
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Many actors are well known for one piece of work.
However, mention Hits not Homework show at Capital
FM and the memories of Eve D’Souza will pop up. Also, a
mention of Auntie Boss will bring out D’Souza as the best
character for Varshita. our own company in January 2011. Lucy is the person
who got me into acting and told me I had to play the role
of the psychotic Indian boss on Auntie Boss. I had never
acted on a show before but wanted to learn and gave it
my best.
The 38-year old actress described by most people as a
go-getter who has rose through the ranks in both the
media and film industries never thought that she would
become a movie star in the East African region. The
thought of being an actress never crossed her mind until
she attempted it. 2. Before joining the film industry, what
were you doing to earn a living?
I was a radio presenter on 98.4 Capital FM. I joined
the station after finishing my degree at the Catholic
University. I was on air for 10 truly enjoyable years
and must admit the experience not only taught me so
much but helped me grow as a person personally and
professionally. Radio will always be my first love.
In our Take 10 segment, D’Souza talks about her journey
in film production.
3. Before shooting into the public
limelight, you must have been
involved in other works of film?
Could you please mention a few
and what roles you played.
1. Let us start by talking about how you
realized that you had a talent in the
film industry.
I have never thought of myself as an actress. The reason
I started off on radio not TV is because I was too shy and
did not want people to see me. I slowly came out of my
shell hosting Hits not Homework on Capital FM for many
years. But as the years passed, I felt the pressure to host
TV shows as well and that is when I met Lucy Mwangi, my
current business partner. She worked as a producer at
KTN and asked me to host a children’s game show Triple
Challenge, and then the teens show Vibe City. We worked
well together and decided to quit employment and start
Nope.
4. What has been your best
moments in your career?
Definitely my years on Capital FM hosting Hits not
Homework with Soulo. I had lots of fun hosting the
breakfast show with Gaetano Kagwa for a year too! But
the turning point was starting my own TV production
business, it is so fulfilling to bring to life your own vision,
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