If you’ve been following Citizen TV’s hit drama series Ayana, then you’ve definitely come across Analisa. She is one of the show’s most talked about characters, keeping viewers glued to their screens every weekday at 7:30 pm with her emotional journey, difficult choices and unexpected twists.
On the show, Analisa is introduced as Dr. Robert’s former lover. As the two slowly reconnect and try to rebuild what they once had, a shocking secret comes to light that they had a son together before they separated. By the time Robert learns the truth, Analisa is already married to Kepha, a man whose obsession with winning her back pushes him down a dangerous path.
Unable to accept that their relationship is over, Kepha goes to extreme lengths in a bid to hurt Analisa. His actions eventually lead to the heartbreaking death of Kylian, leaving viewers emotional and completely changing the course of the story.
Away from the cameras, the woman behind Analisa is Jaalen Waithera and she is very different from the character she plays. Friends and fans describe her online as calm, soft spoken and focused on her career.
Besides acting, Jaalen is a media and communications graduate, a writer and a digital marketing professional with experience in brand strategy, SEO and media campaigns. Her role on Ayana has introduced her to thousands of Kenyan viewers and continues to grow her fan base.
Despite her growing popularity, Jaalen keeps her personal life out of the public eye. She has not publicly revealed whether she is married or has children and she has also chosen not to disclose her exact age. While some fans speculate that she is in her mid 30s, she has never confirmed this.
As you could have guessed by her name, Jaalen hails from the Gikuyu tribe as her second name suggests.