MELVIN ALUS

Melvin Alusa is a seasoned professional actor in stage, screen, and voice acting, amassing over 16 years of experience with a repertoire that extends from local to international stages across more than 10 countries. His theatrical performances have showcased remarkable diversity, spanning from plays and musicals to dramatized poetry. Notable works in these genres include “Githaa” by The Theatre Company, “Silence is a Woman” by renowned playwright Sitawa Namwalie, and “Alpha Beta,” a two-hander play, among others.

In the realm of film, Melvin has left his mark with appearances in various international movies, including “The First Grader,” where he shared the screen with Hollywood star Naomie Harris, the Netflix sensation “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” and the highly acclaimed Showmax series “Crime and Justice” and “Salem”. Melvin was the final contestant to represent Kenya on “Big Brother Africa”, in 2014.

Additionally, his contributions as a voice actor and director in the radio drama “Jongo Love” earned him an International Digital Emmy award nomination at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. In 2022, Melvin earned a Best Lead Actor nomination at The 12th edition of the Kalasha Film & TV Awards.