Pierra Makena has an
extensive acting portfolio, including a variety of
films and
series, such as:
Tausi (1995 – 2000)
Pierra Makena was a cast member of the
Kenyan Soap Opera, ‘
Tausi’.
It aired on
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), featuring storylines of
love,
family, and
religion.
She joined the series while it was nearing its complication.
Kisulisuli (KBC)
Pierra Makena was then featured in ‘
Kisulisuli’,
a Kenyan TV drama recognized for its
horror and suspense elements.
The show distinguished itself from
other local productions, which primarily focused on
romance or
comedy, through its
dramatic scenes, featuring
thunder,
lightning, and
unsettling figures.
Tahidi High (2006 – 2020)
‘
Tahidi High’ was one of
Kenya’s Top weekly Series airing every
Tuesday at
7:35 PM.
It was based on everyday problems in
Kenyan high schools:
student-teacher relationships,
peer pressure,
love,
moral dilemmas,
pregnancy,
discipline, etc.
Pierra Makena played the role of
Jean Joyce, a
rich and somewhat
spoiled student.
Her fellow cast members include of
Sarah Hassan as
Tanya,
Abel Mutua as
Freddy,
Dennis Mugo as
OJ,
Joseph Kinuthia as
Omosh among others.
Changes III (2011)
‘
Changes’ is a
Kenyan TV drama Series that dives into the
complex lives of residents in an
upmarket apartment block in
Nairobi called
Makao Close.
Pierra Makena was a cast member alongside
Sarah Hassan,
Mugambi Nthinga,
Jason Corder and
Nick Mutuma, among others.
When Love Comes Around (2014)
Pierra then acted in ‘
When Love Comes Around’, a 2014
Ghanaian/Nigerian romantic-comedy that has a notable
Kenyan connection.
Her fellow cast members include
Zynnell Zuh,
Jim Iyke,
Mikki Osei Berko and
Edward Kuffour among others.
Blind Fame (2015)
‘
Blind Fame’ is a Kenyan film, produced by
Historia Films for
Africa Magic Original Film.
It was aired on
Maisha Magic East in Kenya.
Pierra Makena was a cast member alongside
Muthoni Gathecha,
Sharon Kachela,
Gerald Langiri,
Raymond Ofula,
Helena Waithera, and
Shirleen Wangari among others.
Oh-Bama (2016-2017)
Pierra Makena was a cast member of the ‘
Oh-Bama’ series named ‘
Hot Mama’.
The humorous
Kenyan series follows a
zealous,
right-wing American private detective who journeys to
Kenya on a mission to
dig up incriminating evidence on
Barack Obama, hoping to lead to his impeachment.
Her fellow
cast members include
Jason Corder,
Mugambi Nthiga,
Chichi Seii, and
Nini Wacera, among others.
Disconnect (2018)
In 2018,
Pierra Makena was featured on “
Disconnect” as an actress named ‘
Robin’.
The
Kenyan romantic comedy film was directed by
David ‘Tosh’ Gitonga and
Michael Jones.
Her fellow cast members include
Brenda Wairimu as
Celine,
Patricia Kihoro as
Judy,
Nick Mutuma as
Josh,
Bridget Shighadi as
Neema,
Pascal Tokodi as
Otis,
Justin Mirichii as
Khalid,
Kate Actress as
TK among others.
Kina (2020)
‘
Kina’ is a
Kenyan TV Drama series created by
Gwydion Beynon and
Phathutshedzo Makwarela.
It’s about
a story of a girl who
seeks justice from the man she believes to be
her father.
Pierra Makena was a cast member alongside
Sanaipei Tande,
Anthony Ashioya,
Jimmy Gathu,
Juliebrenda Nyambura, and
Annstella Karimi among others.
Just in Time (2021)
In
2021, Pierra was part of
Just In Time, a
romcom/dramedy film directed and written by
Dolapo Adeleke.
After being shot in
Nairobi in
2019, the film premiered on
Netflix globally on
March 12th, 2021.
Her fellow cast members include
Sarah Hassan,
Kagwe Mungai,
Sam K,
Blessing Lungaho,
Martin Githinji, and
Stycie Waweru, among others.
Villains in the Metropolis (2022)
Pierra Makena was a cast member in ‘
Villains in the Metropolis’, a Kenyan
crime thriller film released in
2022.
The story follows a
young physician who, after discovering
she’s pregnant and also dealing with a
cheating lover, transforms into a
vigilante killer.
It was
directed and
written by
Dancurf Brown.
Her fellow casts include:
Sarah Hassan, Lucarelli Onyango, Raymond Ofula,
Mwaura Bilal and
Vikash Patni.
Disconnect: The Wedding Planner (2022)
‘
Disconnect: The Wedding Planner’,
a romcom film directed by
David ‘Tosh’ Gitonga and written by
Brian Ghettuba.
It’s about a man,
desperate and victimized by
a scam, who is in
a race against time. He must meticulously plan a
lavish destination wedding for
a crucial investor.
Pierra Makena was a cast member alongside
Brenda Wairimu as
Celine,
Patricia Kihoro as
Judy,
Bridget Shighadi as
Neema,
Pascal Tokodi as
Otis,
Justin Mirichii as
Khalid,
Kate Actress as
TK among others.
The Mommy Club NBO (2025)
The Mommy Club NBO is
a 2025 Kenyan Reality TV Show that follows the
lives of five affluent Kenyan mothers as they navigate the unique blend of
parenting,
ambition, and
glamour in Nairobi.
Pierra Makena was a cast member alongside
Jackie Matubia,
Priscilla Carey,
Lynne Njihia,
Ofentse Tsipa and
Lemogang Tsipa.
It was directed by
Jessica Mwangi and produced by
Eugene Mbugua and
Caroline W. Ngunjiri.
