After captivating audiences in Selina and earning a Kalasha nomination, Celestine Gachuhi is back on the small screen with her long-awaited Showmax debut in Adam to Eve.
Now a mother, wife, mentor, and women’s rights advocate, Celestine proves that evolution doesn’t mean leaving the spotlight. It means shining in it differently.
Life Beyond Selina
“It’s been a minute since you last saw me on screen after Selina,” she says. “I did Kiu about five months later, then took a deliberate step back. Life shifted in the biggest way possible. I became a wife, I became a mother, and everything changed.”
Away from the cameras, Celestine has been building her brand and purpose. She mentors young creatives through Film Connect Africa and advocates against gender-based violence through her Simama Initiative.
Mentoring the Next Generation
Reflecting on her journey, she explains why Film Connect Africa matters: “When I started acting, I was green. No one told me what a set is really like or how tough the industry can be. That’s why I founded Film Connect Africa to expose upcoming actors to the real entertainment industry. We’ve taken this into schools and colleges, and the impact has been powerful. Young creatives are now branding themselves, creating content, and using social media strategically. I always tell them: don’t wait for opportunities, create them.”
Her advice to budding storytellers is simple but profound: “Talent will take you up there, but discipline will keep you there.”
Crafting Amanda in Adam to Eve
In her latest role as Amanda, Celestine embodies quiet strength and unshakable grace. “Every time I get a character, I don’t just play her—I live her. Amanda was special. She’s calm but strong, bubbly but grounded. She’s the friend who holds your hand, lifts you up, and tells you the truth—even when it’s hard. What made her different from my past roles was her joy. She knows how to have fun without guilt, even while carrying responsibility for her family.”
Fame and Its Challenges
Celestine recalls one of her most shocking fan encounters: “In 2019, a fan tracked me down to my house in Ruaka. She showed up at 7 a.m. with a bag, insisting we sing together. When I refused, she got angry and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I had to draw a hard line and threaten to call the police. That incident changed how I think about fame, privacy, and safety forever.”
Advocacy and Acting
Her advocacy for women deeply influences her craft: “I love being a woman. I love empowering women. Every role I play, I approach it knowing that beyond being human, this character is a woman first. I handled Amanda with softness, strength, vulnerability, and grace—because that’s how real women live.”
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