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Meet Kenan and the gang

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01 July 2022
Introducing the characters of Kenan.
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Kenan Thompson won us over in Nickelodeonโ€™s sitcomย Kenan and Kel, became quite the star onย SNL, and has starred in many movies over the years, bringing that Kenan humour we've come to love and adore. He now stars in the sitcomย Kenan, aย family-orientated show that will give you all the feels and teach you great lessons. Letโ€™s take a closer look at the characters and what to expect from them.

Kenan

Kenan Williams is a widowed dad and host ofย the morning show, Wake Up With Kenan. Heโ€™s high-spirited andย fun-loving, but isย mourning the loss of his wife while trying to raise his two beautiful daughters, Aubrey and Birdie. He also has to deal with his nosyย but supportingย father-in-law,ย not forgetting his troublemakerย brother Gary. Kenan isย often calledย playful, and always has a trick up his sleeve, but has to learn to manage his emotions and face the reality he has been dealt.ย 

Rick

Rick, played by the incredible Don Johnson, is the laid-back and previously mentioned nosy father-in-law ofย Kenan, who also offers good advice. He often butts heads with Kenan, but they always manage to resolve their conflicts. Together with Gary, heย gets caught up in Kenan's crazy shenanigans. He also tries to be the best grandpa to Kenan's daughters.ย 

Gary

The funny and not-so-matureย little brother of Kenan isย played by Chris Redd from SNL. Gary is Kenanโ€™s right-hand manย who often joins Kenanโ€™s crazy โ€œmissions".ย He has calmerย moments too andย can be aย voice of reason to Kenan. He is always there for his brother and their bromance is incredible.ย 

Birdie and Aubrey

Kenanโ€™s sweet, smart, and super cool daughters keep Kenan on his feet. Theyโ€™re the reason he lives and he's their cool dad because of hisย childlike spirit. The girls areย total opposites at times, with Aubrey being more rational and Birdie more carefree. Real-life sisters Dannahย and Dani Lane take on the roles of these sisters.ย How cool is that!ย 

Mika

The lovely Kimrie Lewisย plays the role of Mika, Kenanโ€™s friend, confidant, and the executive producer of hisย morning show. Sheโ€™s intelligent, driven, and keeps the entire studio on itsย toes. Sheย is the mainย person Kenan can turn to for someย solid advice.

Catch more laughs with Kenan from Saturday 16 July at 17:00 on Me, channel 115.ย