Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama
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| Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best performance by a male actor in a leading role in a television drama |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | June 2009 |
| Most recent winner | Charles Ouda, Salem (2024) |
| Most awards | Joe Kinyua (2) |
| Most nominations | Joe Kinyua (3) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
The Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama (sometimes referred to as Best Actor in a TV Series) is an annual television acting award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It is given in honor of a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a primary role on a scripted television show.[1]
The category was introduced during the inaugural ceremony in 2009 and has since become one of the most prominent television acting honors in Kenya.
The most recent recipient of the award is the late Charles Ouda for his performance in Salem at the 13th edition held in 2024.[2]
To be eligible for this honor, a male performer must portray a central character in a scripted television drama broadcast during the qualifying year. The judging criteria focus heavily on the actor's ability to anchor the series, evaluating his emotional range, consistency of performance across multiple episodes and screen presence.
The selection procedure utilizes a collaborative assessment model. An expert panel of film and television veterans, known as the Kalasha Academy, determines the official nominees and casts the primary ballots, weighting 70% of the decision. To ensure viewership engagement, the remaining 30% of the tally is determined by audience participation through public voting portals and SMS shortcodes.[3][4]