Kenyan actress and content creator Trisha Khalid has opened up about her acting journey, revealing how a surprise phone call from veteran producer Lulu Hassan launched her television career and how marriage has since shaped the roles she is willing to take on.
Speaking during an interview on TV47 with comedian and presenter Dr Ofweneke, Trisha reflected on her early days in acting and the personal choices she now makes as an actress.
One of the moments that drew attention during the interview came when she was asked whether she would currently accept a kissing scene in a production.
Her answer was direct.
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“Right now, I cannot do a kissing scene. I’m married, and I respect my husband and our relationship.”
Trisha explained that her position today is different from earlier in her acting career, when she was not in a serious relationship.
She recalled that she had previously done one kissing scene while acting in Kovu, a drama series aired on Maisha Magic.
“I think I only got a kissing scene when I was shooting Kovu. That was awkward.”
Asked whether she would take on such a scene again, she maintained that her answer is now no.
The Instagram discovery that opened doors
Trisha also recounted how her acting career began unexpectedly after receiving a call from the celebrated producer Lulu Hassan.
“The first role I got to be on TV, Lulu Hassan called me. She said she had seen my Instagram profile and my skits and felt there was a role I was going to kill.”
The actress admitted she was hesitant because she had never acted before.
“I told her I can’t. I had never acted.”
But Lulu encouraged her to take the opportunity.
“She told me there is a first time for everything.”
Trisha said she requested time to think about it, but production timelines did not allow for delays.
She eventually called her mother for advice.
“I called my mum, and she told me to try it.”
That decision became the turning point in her career.
Learning the reality of television
She described filming as physically and mentally challenging, especially the repeated takes until the directors achieved the exact performance they wanted.
“Shooting is not a walk in the park.”
She added that adapting to production life also meant learning to work closely with cast members she had never met before.
