Biography
Maria wa Kitaa (born October 7, 2000), formally Yasmin Said, is an award-winning Kenyan actress. She is prominent for playing the lead character in Maria, a Citizen TV series.
The budding actress received the Best Lead Actress in TV Drama at the 2020 Kalasha Awards. She captured the heart of the youth with her exquisite performance on the show.
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| Full Name: | Yasmin Said |
| Other names: | Maria wa Kitaa |
| Born: | October 7, 2000 (age 22 years) |
| Place of Birth: | Kilifi County |
| Nationality: | Kenyan |
| Education: | Ribe High School |
| Marital Status: | Single |
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| Known for: | Maria |
| Award: | 2020 Kalasha Film & TV Award |
| Net Worth: | Kshs 4 million |
Early Life
Yasmin Said was born on October 7, 2000, in Kilifi County, a county located north and northeast of Mombasa. She grew up in Kibera, Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
Her real family is regular middle-class Muslims, which taught her Islamic values. She discovered her acting talent early but waited until she graduated high school.
Education
Yasmin Said attended Ribe High School in Kilifi. After obtaining her KCSE results, she decided to go into acting.
While in high school, she saw an advert and thought it was time to shoot her shot in acting. She has not said anything about enrolling in a course at the university.
Career
The young actress began to act after graduating from high school.
Said knew she possessed the talent and decided to go for it. She appeared among other hopefuls in an audition managed by Rashid Abdala and Lulu Hassan.
After leading an impressive performance, the actress bagged her first role on television. She has appeared in other productions and starred in King Kaka’s NakuLove.
The song featured well-known personalities like Pascal Tokodi and Charles Bukeko. Yasmin Said received an award for Best Lead Actress in TV Drama at the 2020 Kalasha Awards.
Maria wa Kitaa
Viewers of the Citizen TV series stay glued to the screen to watch her play Maria. Her character is an intelligent and educated girl from the ghetto but stands out with her ambitions.
Yasmin has brought the character to life, and her skills have made her the talk of the town.
On the show, Luwi thinks about ending the relationship with Maria. He never knew of his brother’s interest in Maria.
Brand Ambassadorship
The actress was the brand ambassador for the Instant Noodles brand – Indomie. She became the new and youngest ever brand ambassador for Indomie in Kenya.
Yasmin partnered with the brand in an initiative – Jiamini. Many young girls received sanitary towels, foodstuffs, and other amenities.
The actress made an impression in a giveaway during her first public appearance at Kibera. Over 400 women and young girls benefited from it.
Personal Life
Yasmin is quite an outgoing Muslim girl in real life with an astronomical passion for acting. Even though she is in showbiz, she lives an ordinary life.
Her love circle in the show made many develop an interest in her real husband. Yasmin Said is single.
Yasmin Said shared a moment with her mother while they sat at the back of a car. Fans are waiting for a similar video of her dad.
Social Profiles
Yasmin is a 22-year-old who loves to enjoy almost every moment of her life. She takes memorable moments on social media, and fans love it.
She also loves cruising on a boat and spending time with loved ones. She uses the platform for paid promotions and posts more of her beautiful Muslim attire.
Awards
Yasmin Said won the Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama at the 2020 Kalasha Awards for Maria on Citizen TV.
Net Worth
Maria has appeared in several television productions and has earned a fortune from paid promotions on her social media account. She has an estimated net worth of Kshs 4 million as of September 2022.