Biography of Charlie Karumi & Net Worth 2023.
Charles Karumi Maina (born 17 August 1991), known professionally as Charlie Karumi, is a Kenyan actor and Radio(NRG Radio)/TV presenter. He has appeared in several plays, television series and films. He is best known for his role as Tony on Kenyan drama Jane and Abel and for hosting the entertainment magazine show Arena 254 on K24.
Early Life and Education
Karumi was born on the 17th of August, 1991 in Nairobi and grew up in the neighborhood of Uthiru on the outskirts of the city. He began his education at Genesis Primary School in Uthiru, later transferring to Visa Oshwal Primary in Westlands and finally White Cottage Primary in Gachie where he sat his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams in 2005. He then proceeded to Alliance High School in Kikuyu for his secondary education sitting his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2008. It was while at Alliance High that he discovered his love for the stage, joining the school’s drama club ‘The Dramatics Society’ and landing roles in 2 of the club’s national award-winning plays.
In 2009, he joined Strathmore University, Nairobi, and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT) graduating in April 2013.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Issah | Arnoldo | Mo Amin Foundation |
| 2012 | Nairobi Half Life | Phoenix Casting Director | One Fine Day Films |
| 2013 | Burnt Forest | Kibet | ZippyFilms |
| 2015 | The Friend | Troy | Kibanda Pictuures |
| 2015 | Birthday Wish | Drake | Zamaradi Films |
| 2015 | Fundi-Mentals | Moses | Historia Films |
| 2015 | Just An Outside Shot | Sam | Simple Bulldog Studios |
| 2015 | #18 Pleasure Street | Greg | Spielworks Media |
| 2016 | Afya Centre | Gerald | |
| 2017 | Watu Wote | Issa Ossman | Hamburg Media School |
| 2018 | Rafiki | Waireri |
TV Series
| Year | Show | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Changes: Season 1 | Chuma | Zebra Productions |
| 2010 | Noose of Gold | Tommy | Maxpot Media |
| 2011 | Higher Learning | Joe | Spielworks Media |
| 2011 | Lies that Bind | Mark | |
| 2013 | Jane & Abel | Tony | |
| 2015 | Rush | Bill | C-Through Production Ltd |
| 2016 | News Just In | Otieno | Historia Films |
| 2017 | Janjaruka | Johnnie | Flick 7 Pictures |
| 2018 | Liberty | Marcus | Danish Broadcasting Corporation |
Awards
| Year | Nominated Work | Role | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fundi-Mentals | Moses | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [4] |
Charlie Karumi Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2021 | $2 Million – $10 Million |
| Salary in 2020 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $1 Million – $5 Million |
| Salary in 2019 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |