Hellen Lukoma | |
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Born | Hellen Lukoma 23 April 1989 |
Citizenship | Ugandan |
Education | Internal business, Makerere University Business School |
Alma mater | Makerere University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Dancer, Model, Fashion Designer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Notable work | Prickly Roses |
Television | Kyaddala |
Spouse | Kawere Anwal |
Children | Ata 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]
Hellen was born and raised in Kampala. She grew up in a family of six siblings and she was the last born. [5]
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]
Year | Film | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
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2022 | Contention | Blue | Richard Mulindwa | Drama |
2020 | Prickly Roses | Nankya | Mathew Nabwiso | Drama |
2015 | Situka | Amanio | Kwezi Kaganda Ruhinda | Drama |
2011 | Yogera | Donald Mugisha James Tayler | Family Drama | |
Year | TV Series | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
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2019 - | Kyaddala | Kalungi's girlfirend | Emmanuel Ikubese | 1 episode |
2016 - | The Honourables | Felicia | John Ssegawa | NTV Uganda |
2014–2016 | Beneath The Lies | Hellen Mutungi | Joseph Kitsha Kyasi Tosh Gitonga | Created by Nana Kagga |
2011 | The Hostel | Patra | Student | |
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