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Suzan Mutesi (born Suzan Faith Mutesi ) is a Ugandan-Australian actress and author.

Early life and education

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Suzan Mutesi is an acclaimed Ugandan-Australian actress, author[1], and philanthropist, widely recognized for her remarkable contributions to film, television, fashion, and advocacy. With a career spanning over a decade, she has carved a niche for herself in both Australian and global entertainment industries through her exceptional talent, versatility, and commitment to storytelling. Originally from Uganda, she complete her high school at Delany College, Granville. She received a Bachelor of Design with a major in fashion at Raffles KvB Institute of Technology.[2]

Film and Television

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Mutesi has built a diverse acting portfolio across film and television. she made her international debut came with Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

• In 2024, she starred in the action-crime film Sanctuary Pariahs, earning critical acclaim for her leading role.[3]

• In 2024 starred in a romantic comedy film Carmen $ Bolude [1]

• In 2023 a dram film Streets of Color[4]

• Other notable Australian productions include:

• Ruby’s Choice (2021),[5] where she starred alongside Jane Seymour

• Moon Rock for Monday (2020)[6]

Additional appearances include:

• X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

• Truth (2015), alongside Cate Blanchett and Dennis Quaid

• Gossip Nation (2012)

Her television credits include:

• Reality TV debut in The Challenge: Australia (2022) [7]on Network 10

• A recurring role in Netflix’s Heartbreak High (2022),[8] where she played a DJ

• Deadly Women[9] (2019)

Mutesi has also appeared in commercials, including an international campaign for Nicabate (2013–2014), and served as a regular featured extra on Channel 7’s Headland (2005–2006)[10]

Writing

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Mutesi is also an accomplished author:

• Her debut novel, Princess Anendha of Zamikisa: The African Princess (2019), explored themes of heritage and identity.[11]

• In 2020, she published a children's book, Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters about African women’s resilience and empowerment.[12]

• In 2023, she released, The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice. She tells it all from her humble beginnings in her home country of Uganda, all through to her breakthrough in the Australian fashion and entertainment industries and beyond. [13]

• In 2024, she released Love Beyond 30s, a modern guide to dating, self-love, and navigating relationships in one’s 30s.[14]

Awards and Recognitions

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In 2013, Mutesi co-hosted the African Australian Music and Movie Awards, sharing the stage with notable figures like Vivica A. FoxPascal Atuma, Desmond Elliot, and John Dumelo.[15]

Her work has also been recognized in various publications, including a profile in Vogue Magazine as the author who hopes to inspire the next generation to be unapologetically themselves.[16]

Fashion Icon of the Year (2014): Suzan was honored with the Fashion Icon of the Year award at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards in 2014[17]

Best Fashion Contributor in the Diaspora (2014): In the same year, she received the Best Fashion Contributor in the Diaspora award in Uganda.[18]

Fashion Designer Award (2012): Suzan was recognized with a Fashion Designer award from Celebrate African Australians.[19]

Best Book Author (2021): She received the Best Book Author award from Celebration of African-Australians Inc. for her book Unapologetically Black.[20]



References

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  1. ^ "Author Interview - Suzan Mutesi - Love Beyond 30s - The Table Read Magazine". www.thetablereadmagazine.co.uk. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Acheam-Pong by Suzan Mutesi Autumn/Winter 2014 Lookbook". akatasia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  3. ^ Okoduwa, Daniel, Sanctuary Pariahs (Drama), Caroline McQuade, Suzan Mutesi, Robin Royce Queree, Scrim Entertainment, retrieved 15 January 2025
  4. ^ Riskalla, Ronnie S. (26 June 2023), Streets of Colour (Drama), Rahel Romahn, Suzan Mutesi, Hiroshi Kasuga, SkyCross Entertainment, Frankendipity Enterprises, Rishi raj films, retrieved 15 January 2025
  5. ^ Budd, Michael (7 May 2024), Ruby's Choice (Comedy, Drama), Jane Seymour, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sam Rechner, Amazing People Pictures, Rubys Choice Film PTY, retrieved 15 January 2025
  6. ^ Martin, Kurt (22 April 2021), Moon Rock for Monday (Adventure, Drama), George Pullar, Nicholas Hope, Clarence Ryan, Lunar Pictures, retrieved 15 January 2025
  7. ^ The Challenge: Australia (Reality-TV), Brihony Dawson, Suzan Mutesi, Megan Marx, Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP), 15 February 2023, retrieved 15 January 2025{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. ^ "Heartbreak High (2022 TV series)", Wikipedia, 10 January 2025, retrieved 15 January 2025
  9. ^ Deadly Women (Documentary, Crime), Lynnanne Zager, Candice DeLong, Janis Amatuzio, Beyond International, 9 October 2008, retrieved 15 January 2025{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  10. ^ Headland (Drama), Rachael Taylor, Josh Quong Tart, Libby Tanner, 7 Network, 15 November 2005, retrieved 15 January 2025{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  11. ^ suzan, mutesi. Princess Anendha of Zamikisa: The African Princess (Anendha). Independently published. ISBN 1796993719.
  12. ^ mutesi, suzan. Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters: 1. ‎ Independently published. ISBN 979-8633218756.
  13. ^ "THE IMMIGRANT THAT FOUND HER UNAPOLOGETIC VOICE by Suzan Mutesi". pegasuspublishers.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  14. ^ Jones, Amy; Life, Molly Powell PA Real (22 December 2024). "'I've been on 1,000 dates in 8 years and send automatic rejection emails'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  15. ^ Shows, Itomie (27 October 2014). "Welcome To Itomie News: Why Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards Honours Suzan Mutesi, Ugandan Fashion Designer". Welcome To Itomie News. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Author Suzan Mutesi hopes to inspire the next generation to be unapologetically themselves". Vogue Australia. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  17. ^ Mugume, Canary (31 October 2014). "Suzan Mutesi - The African Fashion Icon that conquered Australia". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  18. ^ BigEyeUg3 (15 December 2014). "Full list of winners at the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 15 January 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "The success story of Suzan Mutesi | Showbizuganda". 19 July 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  20. ^ "2021 CAA NSW Award winners". Celebrate NSW. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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