★ HOW OLD IS PHOEBE RUGURU?
Phoebe Ruguru is 29 years old, born January 1, 1997 in Nakuru · Capricorn.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Nakuru
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- SOAS, University of London
★ LEDE
About
Phoebe Ruguru produced 18 Hours, a Kenyan film that made history by becoming the first from Kenya to win Best Overall Movie in Africa at the 2018 AMVCA. Born in 1997, she is a Kenyan film producer. Ruguru's debut win shattered a pattern: no Kenyan film had ever been nominated in that category before.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Phoebe Ruguru is a Kenyan film producer who achieved a landmark win with her debut feature. In 2018, her film 18 Hours became the first Kenyan production ever to be nominated for and win Best Overall Movie in Africa at the AMVCA, breaking a historical gap in the awards' voting patterns. The win was unprecedented—the category had never recognized a Kenyan film before, making Ruguru's achievement a watershed moment for Kenyan cinema. Born on January 1, 1997, in Kenya, she works as a film producer, a role that typically involves overseeing production from development through post-production, securing funding, and managing creative and logistical teams. Her early success with 18 Hours positioned her as a notable voice in East African film.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- 18 Hours was the first Kenyan film ever nominated for Best Overall Movie in Africa at the AMVCA.
- Ruguru's win at the 2018 AMVCA marked a historic breakthrough for Kenyan cinema in a category that had never previously recognized a local production.
- She was born on January 1, 1997, making her one of the youngest producers to achieve a continent-wide award win at a major African film festival.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
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- WONAfrica Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Phoebe Ruguru tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Phoebe Ruguru?
- Phoebe Ruguru is 29 years old (born January 1, 1997).
- When is Phoebe Ruguru's birthday?
- Phoebe Ruguru was born on January 1, 1997.
- What is Phoebe Ruguru's zodiac sign?
- Phoebe Ruguru is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1997.
- What is Phoebe Ruguru's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Phoebe Ruguru was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Phoebe Ruguru from?
- Phoebe Ruguru is from KE.
- What does Phoebe Ruguru do?
- Phoebe Ruguru is a writer.
- Where was Phoebe Ruguru born?
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