Loving Tyra | |
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Genre | Drama, Musical |
Created by | Denis Dhikusooka Jr. |
Starring |
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Country of origin | Uganda |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Production | |
Producer | Denis Dhikusooka |
Production locations | Kampala, Uganda |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | Pearl Wonders Entertainment |
Release | |
Original network | Pearl Magic, Showmax |
Picture format | color |
Original release | February 6, 2020 – present |
Loving Tyra is a Ugandan musical drama television series created by Denis Dhikusooka Jr. It stars Vivian Kaitesi as a Tyra, a celebrated recording artist who finds herself in a complicated relationship with a conman on the loose. The series premiered on Pearl Magic TV on February 6, 2020 and on Showmax in September 2020. Denis Dhikusooka Jr. who created the series also plays other roles as the producer and write as well as playing Mathias, the antagonist of the series. [1] [2]
Tyra is rich, famous, and has everything but yearns for love. Her quest for love leads her to a conman called Mathias. When Mathias escapes from prison, he needs a mark to con in order to get money. Tyra becomes his target. She falls in love with him not knowing who he is. [3]
Cast | |||||
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Cast Member | Character | Type | |||
Vivian Kaitesi | Tyra | Main | |||
Juliet Kobusingye | Michelle | ||||
Denis Dhikusooka Jr. | Mathias | ||||
Allan | |||||
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