Pascal Tokodi Reveals First Acting Gig Salary from 2010



 Celebrated Kenyan thespian, Pascal Tokodi has revealed that his first acting role knocked on his door in the year 2010 and the amount he used to earn.

Talking to Kalondu Musyimi from Mpasho during a Quickfire session, Tokodi revealed that his first-ever gig was acting in the famous Makutano Junction drama series.

“My first job was at Makutano Junction and I used to be paid Sh12k per episode. That was in 2010 and 2011,” Tokodi revealed.

Tokodi also said that he cannot choose with ease his favourite character role that he has played since then, saying that he has played different character roles in various drama series.“I have so many favourite character roles, I can’t choose,” Tokodi said, giving examples of some of character roles he has played in the succeeding plays like Selina, Disconnect, and others.

The film star also shared how he feels about the strong bond with her daughter AJ whom he referred to as the best friend, though he revealed most of the time he engages in phone calls with his father and family at large.

It’s not the first time he deeply talks about his daughter whom he always describes as someone who “has got a bit of me in her, and I am proud of that."

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