Hellen Lukoma

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Hellen Lukoma
Born
Hellen Lukoma

(1989-04-23) 23 April 1989 (age 34)
CitizenshipUgandan
EducationInternal business, Makerere University Business School
Alma materMakerere University
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer, Dancer, Model, Fashion Designer
Years active2003–present
Notable workPrickly Roses
TelevisionKyaddala
SpouseKawere Anwal
ChildrenAta Kifampa, Ark Kifamba

Hellen Lukoma is a Ugandan, actress, model, fashion designer and singer. She is well known for her roles as Patra on The Hostel, [1] Hellen Mutungi on Beneath The Lies, [2] kyaddala. She rose to fame as a member of the all girl music group The Obsessions before venturing into modelling, fashion design and acting. [3] [4]

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Background

Hellen was born and raised in Kampala. She grew up in a family of six siblings and she was the last born. [5]

Education

Hellen attended Shimon Primary School and Lubiri Senior Secondary School. She then joined Makerere University Business School and attained a Bachelor's degree in Internal business. [6]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleDirector(s)Notes
2020 Prickly Roses NankyaMathew Nabwiso
2015 Situka AmanioKwezi Kaganda Ruhinda
2011 Yogera Donald Mugisha
James Tayler

Television

YearTV SeriesRoleDirector(s)Notes
2019 - Kyaddala Emmanuel Ikubese
2016 - The Honourables FeliciaJohn SsegawaNTV Uganda
2014–2016 Beneath The Lies Hellen MutungiJoseph Kitsha Kyasi
Tosh Gitonga
Created by Nana Kagga
2011 The Hostel PatraStudent

Personal life

She is married to Anwar Kaka with two children [7] . [8]

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