Yasmin Said (/ˈsaɪd/; born 7 October 2000) is a Kenyan actress. She won the award for Best Lead Actress in TV Drama at the Kalasha Awards in 2020 for her role in the television series Maria on Citizen TV.
Early life and background
Said was born on 7 October 2000 in Nairobi, Kenya, and was raised in Nairobi.
Career
Said gained prominence for her leading role as Maria in the Kenyan television drama series Maria, which aired from 2019 to 2021. In 2020, she appeared in Nakulove as a video vixen. Since 2022, she has starred in the series Sultana in the role of TBH. She also served as a brand ambassador for Indomie until 2021.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kalasha Film & TV Awards | Best Lead Actress in TV Drama | Won |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | Maria | Maria |
| 2020 | Nakulove | Video vixen |
| 2022–present | Sultana | TBH |
