KENYABUZZ: What's your favourite TV show to watch right now? MUMBI: Game of Thrones
KENYABUZZ: How would you describe Sense8 for people who haven't seen it? MUMBI: Sense8 is a drama series based on 8 strangers from 8 different parts of the world who find themselves connected to each other with the ability to share one another's thoughts and gifts.
KENYABUZZ: Were you a Sense8 fan before Season 2? MUMBI: Yes, a huge fan!
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KENYABUZZ: How did you get the role of Zakia in the show? MUMBI: I was called for an audition. After two call backs, one of which they flew me and the other actress to Berlin for the final decision, I got the role.
KENYABUZZ: There's a lot going on with Zakia. Tell me about the character and what she means to you. MUMBI: I fell in love with the character Zakia as soon as I got the script. She is a strong, educated and empowered African woman. I loved her authenticity and open mindedness.
KENYABUZZ: What was your biggest challenge and triumph with this role? MUMBI: My biggest challenge was actually self-inflicted. I put a lot of pressure on myself in the hopes of giving my best for the character. My biggest triumph was being directed by Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer.
KENYABUZZ: When you first got the script and saw that you had to do a love scene, what went through your mind? MUMBI: I felt it was a great opportunity to tell a beautiful love story and portray it through art.
KENYABUZZ: What was it like working with the legendary Wachowskis? MUMBI: I met Lana Wachowski during my second and third (final) audition. It was mind blowing. She has an amazing mind.
KENYABUZZ: Who's your favourite character from the show? Except Zakia of course. MUMBI: Goodness that's a tough one! All of the characters bring something so special to the show. I'm torn between Lito, Wolfgang and Sun.
KENYABUZZ: Same here, Lito is so lovable. MUMBI: Absolutely!
KENYABUZZ: What are some of the challenges you've come across in the Kenyan TV and film industry? MUMBI: Some of the challenges I've come across are diverse show. There was a time that getting a show that was "outside the norm" was very difficult. I believe producers are more open now than they were before.
KENYABUZZ: How have you dealt with these challenges? MUMBI: I'm working on producing my own shows.
KENYABUZZ: What do you like to do for fun? MUMBI: I enjoy swimming, dancing, eating... a lot haha
KENYABUZZ: What's one super weird thing that you would love your fans to know about you? MUMBI: My friends say I have epic OCD, they're always laughing at me about it.
KENYABUZZ: Thank you so much for your time Mumbi. MUMBI: Of course, it was my pleasure.
