5 updates: Netflix lead role, TV, travelling to Asia
Hey guys! A couple updates from the past year.
Netflix Lead role in Married To Work
Grace Wacuka stars in the hit romantic comedy, Married To Work, available globally on Netflix. Shot in the tropical island of Zanzibar, the story follow’s Grace Wacuka’s character, Malaika, trying to save a failing company and befriend the boss that hates her in order to do so, Zaki played by Idris Sultan. They eventually meet an Investor, played by reknown Nigerian actress Meg Otanwa, and work together to convince her to invest.
TV Show Lead role in Single Kiasi on Showmax
Directed by Insignia Productions duo Grace Kahaki and Philippe Bresson, Single Kiasi follows the lives of three women in Nairobi – Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca – as they go through the ups and downs of marriage, relationships, and their careers. New cast joining the second season includes Grace Wacuka (A New Christmas) as Olivia, a new female lead and Sintamei’s old friend. Original Link to Article on Showmax.
Roses Are Dead Broadway Inspired Song released internationally
From a woman who loved too much, to a man whose promises she cannot forget. Director: RawwFilmmaker @TheRawwFilms254 Gaffer and Lighting: Gregory Kiwo Art Department: Mary Kimanzi Colored by: Noah Peterson Edited by: RawwFilmmaker, Grace Wacuka Producers: Grace Wacuka, Kui Ngunjiri Executive producers: Grace Wacuka, Wajistan Films Music Producer and Sound Engineer: SoFresh Music arrangement: Grace Wacuka Styling: Wambui Thimba Makeup: @melangebyamondid Hair Styling: @jony_hairdesigner Cast: Grace Wacuka, Auudi Rowa, Emmanuel Mugo Locations: Lava Latte, Lynke Film Studios, Spring Valley
2021 lessons and wins, 2022 plans
2021 was an interesting year for me! I moved back to Kenya in late December of 2020, so now been here for a year. I am still a globe trotter at heart so watch this space. Here are a few lessons I learned and updates for the new year. I started studying in a Bible school, online. You know you’ve had a pandemic when you decide to go to Bible school. :’) On a serious note, after my miraculous healing […]
How I am making 2020 work, despite EVERYTHING
Grace Wacuka blogs for the first time! 2020 has been insane. I was living at the place of my dreams, ‘International House’ in New York City, in my first year of my master’s program at Columbia University, when, in a series of events, the COVID-crisis caused the admin evicted us. That’s a story on its own. At the time, I was injured in my toe and wanted to resolve that before going back to Kenya. That happened in early Feb […]
I am Wacuka Story Project, E.P and Acting work to be released internationally
The I AM WACUKA Story Project is a curated experience revolving around 6 songs of 6 different genre that delves into who Wacuka is, through her art, with the intention of expanding her platform and inspiring others. The project aims to share 6 songs that Wacuka has done in the past, in such a way that involves them, and showcases her strengths as a musician, actress, and overall storyteller. Listen to the first release here, Subscribe to this website, [...]
Lead Actor in New York Based Independent Feature Film
Grace Wacuka acted as the lead in this feature film, available on Amazon, Itunes, Youtube, Vudu, you name it. Trailer down below!
Columbia University- Masters in Fine Arts- Acting, Acceptance
Grace Wacuka was accepted to study at Columbia University on a scholarship, receiving a scholarship to live at International House in New York City, with the acclaimed acting teacher Ron Van Lieu and mentorship with Casting Director, James Calleri of Calleri Casting.
Self Produced Short Film: Say Anything
After a semester at Stonestreet Studios, our final project was to create a short film. Inspired by true events, Grace Wacuka wrote, acted, and produced this short film, which was shot by Gabriel Frye Behar. Cast: Grace Wacuka Rohan Gurbaxani Talia Paulette Oliveras Spring Kim