Suzan Mutesi

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Suzan Mutesi
Born
Suzan Faith Mutesi

(1986-06-21) June 21, 1986 (age 39)
Mulago, Uganda
NationalityAustralian
Alma materRaffles KvB Institute of Technology
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Writer
  • TV Personality
Notable work
  • Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters'
  • The Challenge: Australia
AwardsFashion Icon of the Year (AAMMA)

Suzan Faith Mutesi (born June 21, 1986) [1] is a Ugandan-Australian actress, author and fashion designer. She has earned recognition for her works to empower African communities. [2]

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Early life and education

Suzan Mutesi was born in Uganda and later moved to Australia when she was 11. [3] She completed her secondary education at Delany College in Granville. [4] She later earned a Bachelor of Design, majoring in fashion, at the Raffles KvB Institute of Technology in Sydney. [5] She trained in acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) through the Open Program in 2005.[ citation needed ]

Career

Films

In 2024, Mutesi appeared in the romantic comedy film Carmen & Bolude. [6] [7] In 2023, she worked on the feature film Streets of Colour. [8] [9] Her other notable Australian film credits include Ruby's Choice (2021) and Moon Rock for Monday (2020). [10] [11] She is set to star in the upcoming action-crime film Sanctuary Pariahs, which is currently in pre-production. [12] [13]

Mutesi's television appearances include roles in The Challenge: Australia , Heartbreak High (2022, uncredited), and the crime documentary series Deadly Women . [14] [15] She has also appeared in several commercials, including an international campaign for Nicabate (2013–2014), and was a regular featured extra on Channel 7’s drama series Headland (2005–2006).[ citation needed ]

Writing

In 2019, Mutesi published her debut novel, Princess Anendha of Zamikisa: The African Princess, which explores themes of heritage and identity. [16] This was followed in 2020 by a children’s book titled Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters, which focuses on the resilience and empowerment of African women. [17] The book was praised by Vogue for its portrayal of personal experiences with discrimination and hardship. [2] In 2023, she released a memoir titled The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice, detailing her journey from her upbringing in Uganda to her career in the Australian fashion and entertainment industries. [18] In 2024, she released a contemporary guide to dating “Love Beyond 30s”. [19]

Fashion and advocacy

Mutesi previously founded Heart of Gold Africa to support rural African communities and now works on empowering women and minority groups. [20] [21]

Personal life

In 2022, Mutesi briefly dated comedian David Walliams after a public event in Sydney. [22] [23] She is reported to have gone on over 1,000 dates in eight years and uses automated emails to decline further contact. [24] [25]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleReference
2024Carmen & BoludeJacqueline [26]
2023Streets of ColourAkachi's Cousin [8] [9]
2022Ruby’s ChoiceShopper 1 [10]
2021Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsFight Watcher [14]
2020Moon Rock for MondayElvis [2] [11]
TBALady IfritaAlya [27]
TBASanctuary PariahsBell [12] [13]

Television

YearTitleRoleReference
2022The Challenge: AustraliaSelf - Contestant [28]
2022Heartbreak HighDJ. Suzan [14]
2019Deadly WomenNeighbour [15]

Awards

Mutesi was awarded African designer of the year in 2012. [29] [30] She was honored with the Fashion Icon of the Year award at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards (AAMMA) in 2014. [20] [21] In the same year, she received the Best Fashion Contributor in the Diaspora award in Uganda. [31] She also received Champion Award in 2019 and Professional Excellence Award in 2023 from Celebration of African Australians NSW. [32] [33]

References

  1. ↑ "Ugandan who conquered fashion in Australia". Monitor. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Nurick, Jen (18 June 2020). "Author Suzan Mutesi hopes to inspire the next generation to be unapologetically themselves". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "BOLD Women - Suzan Mutesi". Ella Bache. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  4. ↑ Ssentongo, Hassan (24 February 2024). "The ugandans breaking barriers". Ngaali. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  5. ↑ Odowd, Jeni (15 August 2023). "How celebrity Suzan Mutesi found her own voice on her own terms". Lifestyle News. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Carmen & Bolude: A Groundbreaking Australian Film Set to Dazzle Sydney". Film Central Magazine. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Carmen & Bolude premiere date announced – See the new trailer here!". Cinema Australia. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Streets of Colour – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Streets of Colour (2022) full cast & crew". FilmAffinity. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  10. 1 2 Apfelbaum, Ben (27 February 2022). "Red Carpet: Ruby's Choice – A New Aussie Film". Sydney Arts Guide. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Moon Rock for Monday – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  12. 1 2 Clarke, Ellie (29 June 2023). "Suzan Mutesi and Hop Dao star in upcoming new film: Sanctuary Pariahs". Voice Magazine. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Sanctuary Pariahs: Upcoming Film Star Suzan Mutesi and Hop Dao". Indieactivity. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  14. 1 2 3 "Meet the incredible Suzan Mutesi". Heart London Magazine. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Deadly Women – Full Cast & Crew". Moviefone. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  16. ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2019). Princess Anendha of Zamikisa: The African Princess. ISBN   9781796993714 . Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  17. ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2020). Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters. ISBN   9798633218756 . Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  18. ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2023). The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice. Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers. ISBN   9781910903858 . Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  19. ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2024). Love Beyond 30s. ISBN   9781910903865 . Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  20. 1 2 "Ugandan Fashion Designer Suzan Mutesi honoured at AAMMA's". Salt Magazine. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  21. 1 2 Mugume, Canary (31 October 2014). "Suzan Mutesi – The African Fashion Icon that conquered Australia". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  22. ↑ Strong, Gemma (27 June 2022). "David Walliams sparks new romance reports as he announces: 'We're getting married'". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  23. ↑ McGeorge, Alistair (27 June 2022). "David Walliams 'enjoys date with actress Suzan Mutesi' after meeting a week ago in hotel lobby". Metro. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  24. ↑ Cost, Ben (19 December 2024). "I've had 1,000 first dates — I expect a lot and dump men by automated email if they disappoint me". New York Post. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  25. ↑ Jones, Amy; Powell, Molly (22 December 2024). "'I've been on 1,000 dates in 8 years and send automatic rejection emails if it doesn't work out'". OK Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  26. ↑ "'Carmen & Bolude' (Trailer)". IF Magazine. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  27. ↑ Arnold, Don. "Suzan Mutesi". Don Arnold Photography. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  28. ↑ Molk, Steve (14 November 2022). "Billy Dibb and Suzan Mutesi first people eliminated from The Challenge Australia". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  29. ↑ Manly, Lucy (27 March 2022). "More than just fun selfies: How influencers have become their own brands". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  30. ↑ "Suzan Mutesi, who leads fashion trends at Sydney MBFWA, shines in music too". BigEye.UG. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  31. ↑ "Full List of Winners: Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards". BigEye.UG. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  32. ↑ "2019 CAA NSW Award Winners". Celebration of African Australians NSW. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  33. ↑ "2021 CAA NSW Award Winners". Celebration of African Australians NSW. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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