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In a candid interview below, Rosemary Waweru opens up about her extended break from acting, embracing motherhood, and her return to the screen in Showmax’ gripping crime series, ‘Faithless’.
“Faithless” is a gripping 10-part crime drama series that delves into the aftermath of a botched heist and its far-reaching consequences.
Set in a small community, the narrative revolves around four church members who find themselves inadvertently caught up in a dangerous world of crime and violence when their women’s guild, known as a chama, becomes a money laundering front for a ruthless crime lord.
At the heart of the story is Esther, portrayed by Rosemary Waweru, a struggling waitress trying to make ends meet.
Fate takes a dramatic turn when she accidentally stumbles upon the stolen money from the heist.
Will she resist the temptation of using the money or will she abandon her faith in God?
Rosemary Waweru, known for her unforgettable role as Maya in the hit drama “Tabasamu,” back in the late 2000’s expresses her gratitude for the unwavering support of her fans.
Even after years, the love from her dedicated followers is a cherished honor she doesn’t take for granted.
Rosemary Waweru feels immensely honored and joyful when people still mention ‘Tabasamu’ upon seeing her today.
I feel honored and I am so happy that my fans still remember the very first show I did.
To be loved by so many is not something I take for granted.
Reflecting on the absence of some great actors who were part of ‘Tabasamu,’ Rosemary Waweru acknowledges that as people grow older, their life paths evolve, leading them to explore different passions and make new choices. She considers this as a natural and normal part of life’s journey.
You know as we grow older, our paths change.
Sometimes you discover other passions and you decide to follow them, so it is quite normal.
During the period when she took time off to raise her two daughters, Rosemary Waweru admits that she genuinely missed acting.
Acting has always been her first love, but she emphasizes that dedicating time to her girls was of utmost importance.
Of course, I missed acting. Acting is my first love after all but raising my girls was very important to me. And it was also good for me to take a break to rejuvenate and come back stronger so I do think it was necessary to take that time off.
Rosemary knew when it was time for her to return to acting-,
I felt it in my bones that it was time but I also think everything had finally aligned for me. I had gone out there and tried many things like business and other passions, and I decided to settle on acting. It felt like just coming back home.
She reveals that she had no fear about her role in “Faithless.” This time, she felt fully prepared after gaining significant experience in the industry over the years.
I know the mistakes that I made in the past and maybe the things that I didn’t do for my career back then. I came back guns blazing.
Rosemary Waweru shares that what drew her to her character, Esther, in “Faithless” was primarily her unwavering integrity throughout the series.
Esther is portrayed as a woman who remains steadfast in her convictions, regardless of the challenges surrounding her.
This resolute nature and strong sense of character were what captivated Waweru, making her eager and excited to portray such a compelling role on screen.
She assures her fans that they will indeed see a lot more of her both personally and in other productions after “Faithless.”
She hints at exciting projects in the pipeline and encourages everyone to keep an eye out for more exciting and promising performances from her.
