An eight-year-old girl with Kenyan roots residing in the US who is a TikTok sensation has landed a role in an upcoming Hollywood movie.
Iris Gaspar who is known is better known on Tiktok as Ireken or Nyambura will star in the BET produced ‘Christmas Angel 2023’.
The movie which features other A List Hollywood actors like Romeo Miller, Elise Nael and Dany Leigh is about an Rnb musicia ‘Angel St James who has the world under her feet until her car breaks down and she is assisted by a stranger (Calvin) opening a whole new chapter to her life.”
Iris who is born to Kenyan mother and American father is Calvin’s daughter in the movie. Calvin is a paralegal who often volunteers for different jobs around town, like towing cars, but his main focus is raising his daughter, especially after his wife died.
By starring in the movie, Iris who made her name on Tiktok by her funny skits as a Kenyan child growing up in the US is a major breakthrough for the eight-year-old who prefers to be referred to by her Kikuyu name Nyambura.
Although Kenya has a number of actors who have starred in Hollywood movies like Eddie Gathegi, Lupita Nyongo and Raymond Ofula, Iris is the first Kenyan child actor to make this breakthrough.
According to her IDMB profile, ” Iris is a remarkable 8-year-old actress who was born and raised in sunny California. With an American father and a Kenyan mother, Iris has the incredible advantage of being bi-cultural, embracing the best of both worlds.”
“With her infectious enthusiasm, incredible talent, and the support of her loving family, Iris is destined to become a shining star in the world of entertainment,” says her profile.
