Celestine Gachuhi is a highly acclaimed actress famous for her leading role in the popular TV drama series Selina, which airs on Maisha Magic East. She has graced our screens for a considerable amount of time, captivating audiences with her exceptional acting skills. In the show, she portrays Selina, a beautiful and innocent lady who lives with her stepmother.
In a recent interview, Gachuhi spoke out about the issue of sexual harassment in the acting industry, which leaves many girls and boys exploited. She revealed that after completing high school, she ventured into set books acting but realized that she was better suited for regular acting. During one audition, the director attempted to take advantage of her, allegedly stating that he and his Luhya colleague had already slept with many black girls and were now looking for a "brown" one, which Selina happened to be.
Gachuhi's brave stance on this important issue sheds light on the dark side of the entertainment industry and the need for accountability and justice to be served to perpetrators of sexual harassment.
After understanding the director's intentions, Gachuhi immediately confronted him and demanded that he respect women. She refused to participate in the audition. On another occasion, while shooting a video, the director touched her inappropriately, which enraged her to the point that she almost physically assaulted him. The third incident occurred while recording a song when another director attempted to take advantage of her, and as a result, she never recorded the song.
Gachuhi's experiences have made her a staunch advocate for fighting against sexual harassment in the acting industry. She advised aspiring actors and actresses to never allow anyone to harass them and to fight for their dignity. Her bold stance serves as an inspiration for others to stand up against abuse and exploitation.
