Diana Luvanda

Diana Luvanda (born 14 July 2000) is a Kenyan actress known for her performances in television and film productions across Kenya and Nigeria. She gained recognition for her roles in the Kenyan television series Zari, the Netflix distributed drama Country Queen, and the Kenya–Nigeria feature film Love and Motivation (2025).

Early life and education

Luvanda was born in Kenya. She began acting locally, taking part in stage and screen projects before gaining regional visibility through television and film roles.

Career

Luvanda’s early career included roles in local Kenyan productions. She gained public attention for her recurring role in the television drama Zari, which aired nationally and received coverage in Kenyan entertainment outlets.

She later appeared in Country Queen, a Netflix-distributed drama series filmed in Kenya, where she played a supporting role.

In 2025, Luvanda made her debut in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) through the Kenya–Nigeria co-production Love and Motivation, filmed in both Nairobi and Lagos. In interviews, she has discussed industry differences, noting Nollywood’s larger scale and resources compared to Kenya’s growing film sector.

Public image

Kenyan media describe Luvanda as part of a new generation of actors working across African markets. She has spoken about consistency, preparation and balancing acting with influencing in several interviews. Her appearances at red-carpet events and collaborations have been covered by local press.

Filmography

Year

Title

Role

Type

Notes

2025

Love and Motivation

Lead role

Film

Kenya–Nigeria co-production (Nollywood debut)

2023

Country Queen

Supporting role

Television series

Netflix-distributed drama filmed in Kenya

2021

Zari

Recurring role

Television series

Kenyan television drama