Philip Munyau, also known as Tuku Kantu, revealed his teaching background and acting experience in an exclusive interview.
Only some people knew that Kantu was also an actor, even though he is best known for his melodic voices in Vijana Barubaru. Yes, he is a master of all trades.
Even though he wasn't a professional actor, how did the cast and crew of the TV show "Ka-Siri" react to him when he decided to pursue acting?
The musician cheerfully responded.
Fortunately, I was famous on the music side, which gave me a soft landing. Then, on top of that, the willingness of the crew and cast to assist me in acting na hadi sai kuna vitu learn zime play a vital role. Plus, I got directions.
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What's the most significant lesson acting has taught him?
"Nimelearn a lot about acting like as an industry it feels nice kuitwa a professional actor I am already a professional musician sai I'm a professional musician and actor I think that is very beautiful. I'm working towards being that one Kenyan who has done it very well."
Surprisingly, he didn't get the role of Taji automatically; he had to audition for the role.
"I just met the opportunity ama the chance came cause I was in an interview then I was asked if I could act and I just found myself called nikakuja audition na hivyo ndio nilijipata kwa cast. I think God did it."
Talking about his role as Taji in Ka-Siri, Kantu shared
"Taji ni kijana flani very cool, handsome alisomea majuu, yeye hupiga luku mbaya , budake ni sonko lakini amedie, ni kijana mtanashati sana. Lakini, seriously he's a very sober-minded character. He's always trying to make everything work out, bring everything together, create an environment of peace, and take care of his father's legacy, so he's that kind of a guy."
While further answering questions about his role, he clarified people's doubts about him being a bad son who is always in conflict with his mom.
"I love my mom but she has a lot of things she is doing wrong. Me and her don't see eye to eye she is not someone I look up to she's someone I am responsible for and answerable to in the sense of mom and son only. But I love my mom it's just that she is very difficult."
He finished by saying he'd prefer to be a brand ambassador if he weren't an actor or musician.
"I'd play my role as a creative, opportunities zikikam tunasonga nazo naeza taka kuwa brand ambassador. Ebu munitafutie connections huko nje."
In the telenovela "Ka-Siri," the adage "the rich also cry" is explored.
The compelling narrative revolves around Zula, an incredibly wealthy man who is killed in a home invasion, leaving behind a home full of passion, lies, revelations, secrets, and startling facts.
Watchers are in for a thrilling ride as they discover who emerges victorious in the end. "Ka-Siri" has a fantastic cast with more than 100 episodes.
