Suzan Mutesi
| Suzan Mutesi | |
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| Born | Suzan Faith Mutesi June 21, 1986 Mulago, Uganda |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Australian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Raffles KvB Institute of Technology |
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| Notable work |
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| 🏅 Awards | Fashion 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]
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
| Year | Title | Role | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carmen & Bolude | Jacqueline | [26] |
| 2023 | Streets of Colour | Akachi's Cousin | [8] [9] |
| 2022 | Ruby’s Choice | Shopper 1 | [10] |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Fight Watcher | [14] |
| 2020 | Moon Rock for Monday | Elvis | [2] [11] |
| TBA | Lady Ifrita | Alya | [27] |
| TBA | Sanctuary Pariahs | Bell | [12] [13] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Challenge: Australia | Self - Contestant | [28] |
| 2022 | Heartbreak High | DJ. Suzan | [14] |
| 2019 | Deadly Women | Neighbour | [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
- ↑ "Ugandan who conquered fashion in Australia". Monitor. Dec 19, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nurick, Jen (June 18, 2020). "Author Suzan Mutesi hopes to inspire the next generation to be unapologetically themselves". Vogue Australia. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "BOLD Women - Suzan Mutesi". Ella Bache. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Ssentongo, Hassan (Feb 24, 2024). "The ugandans breaking barriers". Ngaali. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Odowd, Jeni (August 15, 2023). "How celebrity Suzan Mutesi found her own voice on her own terms". Lifestyle News. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Carmen & Bolude: A Groundbreaking Australian Film Set to Dazzle Sydney". Film Central Magazine. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ↑ "Carmen & Bolude premiere date announced – See the new trailer here!". Cinema Australia. February 17, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Streets of Colour – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Streets of Colour (2022) full cast & crew". FilmAffinity. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Apfelbaum, Ben (Feb 27, 2022). "Red Carpet: Ruby's Choice – A New Aussie Film". Sydney Arts Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Moon Rock for Monday – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Clarke, Ellie (June 29, 2023). "Suzan Mutesi and Hop Dao star in upcoming new film: Sanctuary Pariahs". Voice Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Sanctuary Pariahs: Upcoming Film Star Suzan Mutesi and Hop Dao". Indieactivity. June 22, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "Meet the incredible Suzan Mutesi". Heart London Magazine. June 1, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Deadly Women – Full Cast & Crew". Moviefone. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2019). Princess Anendha of Zamikisa: The African Princess. ISBN 9781796993714. Retrieved July 14, 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2020). Unapologetically Black: Afro Sisters. ISBN 9798633218756. Retrieved July 13, 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2023). The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice. Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers. ISBN 9781910903858. Retrieved July 13, 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ Mutesi, Suzan (2024). Love Beyond 30s. ISBN 9781910903865. Retrieved July 13, 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Ugandan Fashion Designer Suzan Mutesi honoured at AAMMA's". Salt Magazine. October 31, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Mugume, Canary (October 31, 2014). "Suzan Mutesi – The African Fashion Icon that conquered Australia". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Strong, Gemma (June 27, 2022). "David Walliams sparks new romance reports as he announces: 'We're getting married'". Hello Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ McGeorge, Alistair (June 27, 2022). "David Walliams 'enjoys date with actress Suzan Mutesi' after meeting a week ago in hotel lobby". Metro. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Cost, Ben (Dec 19, 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 July 14, 2025.
- ↑ Jones, Amy; Powell, Molly (Dec 22, 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 July 14, 2025.
- ↑ "'Carmen & Bolude' (Trailer)". IF Magazine. February 18, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Arnold, Don. "Suzan Mutesi". Don Arnold Photography. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Molk, Steve (November 14, 2022). "Billy Dibb and Suzan Mutesi first people eliminated from The Challenge Australia". TV Blackbox. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Manly, Lucy (Mar 27, 2022). "More than just fun selfies: How influencers have become their own brands". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Suzan Mutesi, who leads fashion trends at Sydney MBFWA, shines in music too". BigEye.UG. June 1, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Full List of Winners: Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards". BigEye.UG. December 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "2019 CAA NSW Award Winners". Celebration of African Australians NSW. December 7, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "2021 CAA NSW Award Winners". Celebration of African Australians NSW. December 4, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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