Eve D'Souza

Eve D'Souza
Born (1979-03-11) 11 March 1979
Mombasa, Kenya
EducationBachelor of Education in English and English Literature
Alma materCatholic University of Eastern Africa
Occupations
  • Actress
  • radio presenter
  • production manager
  • Director
Years active2001–present
Known forVarshita!
Notable workAuntie Boss!
Spouse
Simon P. Anderson
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(m. 2020)​

Eve D'Souza (born 11 March 1979)[1] is a Kenyan media personality, radio presenter and actress. She is best known for her long-standing career as a radio host on 98.4 Capital FM and for starring as the titular character in the Kenyan comedy sitcom Varshita!, a spin-off of the popular series Auntie Boss!. She is also the co-founder of Moonbeam Productions.[2]

Early life

D'Souza was born on 11 March, 1979 in Mombasa, Kenya to Andrew and Martina D’Souza. She has two siblings, Sharon and Jason D’Souza. She attended Loreto Convent and Aga Khan High School, Mombasa. She has come here to join Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi where she attained a Bachelor of Education degree in English and English Literature.[3]

Personal life

In October 2020, D'Souza married her long-time partner, Simon Anderson, in a private civil ceremony. Following their marriage, the couple relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she continued to work on online content creation and remote production for Moonbeam.

D'Souza is also known for her resilience and advocacy. In interviews, she has spoken openly about surviving a horrific carjacking and sexual assault in 2005 when she was 25. By sharing her journey through trauma and counseling, she has served as an advocate for mental health and women's safety in Kenya..[4]

Career

Radio Presenting (2001–2010)

D'Souza began her media career in 2001 when she joined 98.4 Capital FM. Over her near-decade-long tenure, she became a prominent voice in Kenyan radio, hosting various mid-morning and drive-time shows. She officially left the station in November 2010 to pursue television and film production.[5][6]

Television and Acting

In 2011, alongside her business partner and television producer Lucy Mwangi, D'Souza created and hosted Travel Diaries Kenya, a television series aimed at promoting domestic tourism by highlighting undiscovered holiday spots across the country.

Her breakthrough in acting came when she co-created and starred in the Kenyan comedy-drama series Auntie Boss! (2014), which aired on NTV and Maisha Magic East. She played the role of Varshita,[7] a dramatic, high-maintenance woman of Indian descent navigating a chaotic relationship with her boyfriend, Donovan played by Maqbul Mohammed. The character was so well-received that it led to the creation of a spin-off sitcom titled Varshita!.[8]

Moonbeam Productions

D'Souza is the co-director and co-founder of Moonbeam Productions. Through this company, she and Lucy Mwangi have developed and produced some of Kenya's most critically acclaimed television shows in the modern era, including Auntie Boss!, Varshita!, Njoro wa Uba, and Mentality.[9][10]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2003–present Freelance Herself Presenter
2008 Big Brother Africa 3 Herself Kenya's field presenter
2008 EMCEE Africa Herself Co-host
Triple Challenge Herself Host
2009 Vibe City Herself Host
2011–present Travel Diaries Herself Creator, Host, Executive Producer
2013 Mentality – Producer
2014–2020 Auntie Boss! Varshita Main Cast, Co-Creator, Director
2017–2021 Varshita! Varshita Lead Role, Co-Creator
2021 Kina Guest Role Television drama

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result Ref(s)
2003 Chaguo la Teeniez (CHAT) Awards Best Radio Show Won [3]
2003 Chaguo la Teeniez (CHAT) Awards Favourite Female Radio Presenter Won [3]
2004 Won
2005 Won
2018 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Varshita! Nominated [11]
2020 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Varshita! Nominated [12]

References

  1. ^ Omondi, Jeff (26 September 2013). "Sexy Eve D'Souza Hooks Up Again With Former TPF Host & Capital FM Colleague". Ghafla!. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. ^ Awuor, Annie. "Eve D'Souza: A day in the life of 'Varshita' actress". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  3. ^ a b c "The Insyder February 2006". Goan Voice. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ^ Kitundu, Chad (October 19, 2020). "Eve D'Souza finally ties the knot in colourful private wedding". nairobinews.nation.africa. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  5. ^ "Kenya top media personality". Jambo Newspot. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Dashing Images Of Media Personality Eve D'Souza". Niaje. Archived from the original on 8 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Eve D'Souza news Archives". Ghafla! Kenya. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  8. ^ Correspondent, B. T. (2019-05-27). "One On One With Eve D'Souza: An Actress Who Was Once Shy". Business Times Kenya. Retrieved 2026-03-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ Muchene, Esther. "Eve D'Souza: What I would do differently in my campus days". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  10. ^ Correspondent, B. T. (2019-05-27). "One On One With Eve D'Souza: An Actress Who Was Once Shy". Business Times Kenya. Retrieved 2026-03-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ Limited, KenyaBuzz. "https://kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/full-list-of-kalasha-awards-2018-winners". KenyaBuzz. Retrieved 2026-03-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |title= (help)
  12. ^ "MaishaMagicPlus - Maisha Magic East bags 13 nominations at the Kalasha TV and FilmAwards 2020 in 6 categories". MaishaMagicPlus - Maisha Magic East bags 13 nominations at the Kalasha TV and FilmAwards 2020 in 6 categories. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
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