Morris Mugisha
Morris Herbert Mugisha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November Kigezi, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupations | Actor, Director, Producer, Model |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Big Brother Africa 2013 |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
Morris Herbert Mugisha, known as Morris Mugisha, is a Ugandan actor, director, photographer, model, and reality television personality. He represented Uganda in the third season of Big Brother Africa in 2008[1] and directed the feature film Stain, which received twelve nominations at the Uganda Film Festival Awards, winning five, and secured an award at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards.[2][3][4]
Early life
Born in Kigezi, Mugisha graduated from Makerere University with a degree in arts (literature, communication, and film), a diploma in performing arts (music, dance, and drama), and a diploma in radio and TV production.
Career
Before appearing on Big Brother Africa in 2008, where he placed sixth, Mugisha worked as a model and photographer.[5][6] After the show, he founded MOIDEAS, a production company where he serves as art director, producer, and copywriter. His first production, the 2019 short film Fear Knows My Name, marked his entry into filmmaking. In 2021, his directorial debut Stain earned twelve nominations at the Uganda Film Festival Awards, winning five, including Best Feature Film. The film also garnered six nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Nigeria, with Mugisha nominated for Best Director and the film winning Best Actress in a Leading Role. Mugisha began acting in radio and television commercials before landing his first onscreen role as Kevin in Mistakes Girls Do. He later appeared in Kyaddala (2019), Black Glove, and Sanyu (2021).[7][8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Big Brother Africa | Morris | Reality TV |
| 2017 | Mistakes Girls Do | Kevin | Television series |
| 2019 | Fear Knows My Name | Short film (as a director, producer & writer) | |
| Kyaddala | Rugby Coach | Television series | |
| 2020 | Stain | Feature film (as director and producer) | |
| 2021 | Black Glove | Brook | Feature film (as an actor) |
| 2022 | Tembele | Feature film (as director and producer) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Association | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tembele | Uganda Film Festival Awards | Best Feature Film | Won | |
| 2021 | Stain | Won | [10] | ||
| Viewers' Choice Award | Nominated | ||||
| Best Indigenous Film | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director | Nominated | ||||
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film | Nominated | |||
| Best film in an African Language | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Script (Screen Play) | Nominated |
References
- ^ Nigel Nassar. "Mugisha, Uganda's Big Brother housemate". The New Vision. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Batte, Edgar. "From Big Brother to film, Mugisha's stain is yet to fade". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Morris Mugisha". South Africa's TV - TVSA. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Big Brother 3 Africa: Morris". World of Big Brother. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Uganda's Morris Exits the BBA3 House". Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Muhindo, Claire (24 June 2017). "Big Brother Uganda Contestants: Where Are They Now?". Sqoop. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "X Big Brother Africa Hopeful Bags Big TV Ad Deal". Capital FM Kenya. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "What exactly is Morris Mugisha's business at Uganda House?". The New Vision. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Ex Big Brother Africa Housemate Loses Bell Lager Deal". Big Eye. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Sebwami, Javira (4 April 2021). "UFF 2021: All the winners at this year's festival". PMDaily. Retrieved 18 December 2021.