Juliet Ochieng is a Kenyan musician, actor, and TV producer. She is also known as a cast member of the reality series, “The Real Housewives of Nairobi.”
She is also the former Miss World Kenya and won the crown in 2004. The lovely television personality is also a talented entrepreneur.
Juliet Ochieng's Net Worth
In 2022, Juliet Ochieng’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million. Her career as a musician is her main source of income. Juliets tops the ranking of the net worth of the Real Housewives of Nairobi.
Her wealth is also increasing from business as a Chief Executive Officer of Jareke Media. She is a creative person who was also admired for her natural beauty and enviable personality.
Juliet Ochieng's Early Life
Juliet Ochieng was born in Kisumu, Nairobi, Kenya to a loving middle class family. There are six members of the family. Born Julie Atieno Ochieng, she has two sisters and three brothers.
Her early childhood bliss was interrupted by the death of her father while she was 12 years old. Later on, her resilient mother died when she was 16 years old. (1)
The Kenyan beauty’s father was a teacher. On the other hand, her mother was an entrepreneur. In interview, she admitted that her family went through a lot of trials and tribulations when her father died of tuberculosis, in 1996.
Juliet quickly learned to hold her own destiny in life after she was forced to become independent early on. When her mother died, she started living with her big sister, in 2002.
Juliet Ochieng's Education
Juliet Ochieng is a talented musician and well-known beauty queen. Her fans want to know about her educational background. However, there is no exact information available regarding her education.
Simply put, she hasn’t disclosed yet where she finished high school and college education. She hasn’t mentioned anything about it.
Juliet Ochieng's Husband/Boyfriend and Family Life
Juliet Ochieng is married to Joel Darche. They met 2007 during his second night in Kenya and have been married since August 2013. (2)
They have two kids together. Her children are Savannah Georgie (seven years old) and Summer Rose (four years old.)
In a recent interview, Juliet stated that she knew she wanted to be a mother since she was a teenager. When it was the right time, she has no qualms about it.
Juliet Ochieng's Career
For Juliet, everything starts from a dream, fueled by an undying passion for the arts. She’s also a fearless woman who actively makes her dreams come true. With that, she boarded a bus with her musician cousin Jerry Joe, and went to Nairobi.
In Nairobi, Juliet lived with her friends while chasing for her dreams. Life wasn’t easy for her, though. She started modeling making a lot of appearances in shows at various towns.
Later on, she worked for Suzazuri. Her unquenchable drive later on won her recognition in the modeling industry. After a Miss World Kenya tryout in 2004, Juliet won the prestigious Miss World Kenya title. (3)
Juliet went on to represent Kenya at the Miss World pageant in China. In addition, she won hearts at the pageant, and was ranked alongside the most beautiful women in the world and the sexiest woman in Africa in 2004.
The Kenyan beauty later on expanded her portfolio making star appearances in TV commercials. She has also appeared at the renowned television series, “Be the Judge.”
Juliet Ochieng also embarked on a musical career. She planned to breathe a new life to the Kenyan music scene with her pop songs. Her debut release was “Ni kweli” and it is a captivating, lyrically rich and inspiring Afro Fusion song that provides the audience a glimpse into the momentous journey of her life.
In 2018, she was a lingerie model for a Valentine’s campaign for Double Dees lingerie. She was the face for the month of February for the brand.
Aside from that, she has teamed up with Jaber Foundation to empower women in Kisumu from the rampant issues of skin bleaching. It allows her to give back to the community and take pride for being part of her hometown.
Today, Juliet Ochieng works for her projects in the entertainment and fashion industry. She is also slated to be one of the stars of the “Real Housewives of Nairobi”.
Real Housewives of Nairobi Storyline for Juliet Ochieng
Based on a statement made by Standard Entertainment, the first season of the “Real Housewives of Nairobi” will hit television screens as from post-Olympics 2021. It was sated in news reports that the Real Housewives franchise continues to expand in a global scale with the reality show will have its own feat in Nairobi.
The Real Housewives franchise is an American media franchise that includes a lot of reality television series broadcasts. Aside from that, the show documents the lives of wealthy housewives and has been shown on TV since 2006.
Claire Ash Meadow, a Kenyan director and filmmaker shared that the show Real Housewives of Nairobi is complete in terms of casting and pre-production and ready to air.
Through a YouTube video, a promotional clip was shared on social media, featuring the stylish beauty queen, model and singer, Juliet Ochieng. It includes a teaser of her life as a fashion maven and musician. Besides, the clip is all about the would-be stars at their presumed auditions.
It is obvious that Juliet’s fans are excited for her upcoming project. Despite her plus size figure at present, she’ll definitely win hearts in the upcoming reality television franchise.
Juliet Ochieng's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 5 ft 7 in 1.70 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not identified |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Not identified |
| Body Type | Plus Size |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Facts About Juliet Ochieng
| Nationality | Kenyan |
|---|---|
| Estimate Net Worth | $16 million |
| Religion | Not identified |
| Zodiac Sign | Not identified |
| Birthplace | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Birthday | Not identified |
References
- Juliet ochieng / About This Artist, https://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_1774128#:~:text=Born%20Julie%20Atieno%20Ochieng%20to,her%20own%20destiny%20in%20life.
- Richard Kamau, Former Miss Kenya Juliet Ochieng’ Opens Up About Family, Becoming Plus Size, Cyberbullying, and Upcoming Music, https://nairobiwire.com/2018/02/former-miss-kenya-juliet-ochieng-opens-family-becoming-plus-size-cyberbullying-upcoming-music.html
- A new Miss World Kenya is crowned, https://nation.africa/kenya/news/a-new-miss-world-kenya-is-crowned-724810