Irene Uwoya

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Irene Uwoya
Born
Irene Pancras Uwoya

(1988-12-18) December 18, 1988 (age 36)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Occupation Actress • Film producer • Film director • Entrepreneur
Years active2006-present
Notable workYolanda • Oprah
Spouses
ChildrenKrish (2011)
Awards2008 Tanzania Vinara Film Awards
Website ireneuwoya.co.tz

Irene Pancras Uwoya (born December 18, 1988), is a Tanzanian actress, producer and entrepreneur she is best known for her career name Irene Uwoya and for her movie role Oprah. She began her professional career in 2007 along with other bongo movie actors such as Vincent Kigosi, Steven Kanumba and many more. [1] [2]

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Early life

Uwoya was born on December 18, 1988, in Dodoma, Tanzania, She started her primary school in Mlimwa School and later moved to Bunge School in Dar-es-salaam. She Later went to Greenville, in Kampala, Uganda for secondary education .[ citation needed ]

Personal life

In 2008 Irene married the Rwandan football player and the captain of the Rwanda international selection Hamad Ndikumana who later died. In 2011 the couple had one child named Krish and a few years later the couple split. In 2017 she married again, this time to the bongo flava musician Abdulaziz Chande known professionally as Dogo Janja.[ citation needed ]

Career

In 2006 she contested in the Miss Tanzania Beauty Pageant and became fifth; Wema Sepetu was crowned Miss Tanzania 2006–2007.

Irene Uwoya began her career as an actress in Bongo Movies in 2007. [3] She has been featured in more than 20 movies in and out of Tanzania.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008YolandaAdvocate
Diversion of Love
OprahOprah
Tanzanite
2009ShakiraShakira
Mid Night
Damu Moja
Peace of MindDiana
My Dreams
Pretty GirlScola
2010Fair Decision
Off SideAlice
2011Eagle EyesRebecca
KiapoAkida
Senior BachelorNuru
Dj Ben
Chupa Nyeusi
2012Mtihani
Sobbing SoundMenina
Bar Maid
Ngumi ya MariaMaria
2013Doa la NdoaWinfrida
Last Card
Nyota YanguJojo
Zawadi YanguZawadi
Safari
Question Mark
Omega ConfusionOmega
Nyati
Money Talk
2014The Return of OmegaOmega
Snitch
RosemaryRosemary
Figo
Aliyemchokoza Kaja
Mikono SalamaAurelia
Who is My Child
2016Wake up
Pain 4 NothingMagreth
2017Bei KaliTausi
2022NuruNuruShort Film

Also Executive Producer

TBAOlema

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Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017-2020SarafuJanethAired on Dstv Channel "Maisha Magic Bongo"
2021HaikufumaNataliaAired on Azam TV
2024Mzani wa MapenziCleopatra

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2008Tanzania Vinara Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressDiversion of LoveNominated [4]
Best Upcoming ActressWon [5]
Best VillainNominated [6]
2013Steps Entertainment AwardsBest Leading ActressBar MaidWon
2015Tanzania Film AwardsBest Actress In Supporting RoleWho is My ChildNominated [7]
2021Tanzania Film Board AwardsBest Actress - Audience ChoiceHaikufumaNominated

References

  1. ↑ "Bongo actress Irene Uwoya speaks on her relationship with Diamond". Pulse Kenya. September 11, 2018.
  2. ↑ Mwarua, Douglas (October 25, 2019). "TZ actress Irene Uwoya breaks down on live TV narrating struggles as single mum". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
  3. ↑ "Irene Uwoya Cinematography". www.celebcloud.net.
  4. ↑ "WALIOJISHINDIA TUZO ZA VINARA – Bongo Celebrity". Archived from the original on 2018-07-31. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  5. ↑ "WALIOJISHINDIA TUZO ZA VINARA – Bongo Celebrity". Archived from the original on 2018-07-31. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  6. ↑ "WALIOJISHINDIA TUZO ZA VINARA – Bongo Celebrity". Archived from the original on 2018-07-31. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  7. ↑ "SWP: Full List of Nominees Tanzania Film Awards 2015, Dogo Maasai, Mdundiko, We Are Four Lead Nominations". 2 April 2015.
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