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Richard Tuwangye

Richard Tuwangye (born 16 October 1980) is a Ugandan actor, comedian, and musician. He is a founding member of Fun Factory Uganda.

Richard Tuwangye
Born (1980-10-16) 16 October 1980 (age 44)
Masaka, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Alma materMakerere University
(BA Drama)
Occupation(s)Entertainer, actor, comedian, MC
Years active2004–present
Known forEntertainment-comedy at Fun Factory Uganda and Master of Ceremonies
Spouse
Sharon Atwiine Kagarura
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(m. 2016)​
Children2

Early life

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Tuwangye was born 16 October 1980 to Enock Tuwangye and Hope Tuwangye in Masaka, Uganda.[1] In 1987, he began his primary education at Molly and Paul Primary School, where he started acting in a school drama in Primary One.[2] In Primary Five, he transferred to Bwara Primary School and completed his Primary Leaving Examinations in 1993. He then attended St. Henry's College Kitovu, where he completed the Uganda Certificate of Education in 1997. He continued his studies at Kako Senior Secondary School, where he earned his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.[1] He was later admitted to Makerere University’s School of Performing Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama in 2004.

Career

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Acting

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In 2002, Tuwangye acted in several plays at the National Theatre, including The Virgin, The Journeys, and A Jewel in Every Name.[3] He joined Theatre Factory in October 2003 and later appeared in Hand in Hand as Daudi and The Last King of Scotland as a politician's assistant.[4][citation needed] Tuwangye also joined Rock Point Radio, where he portrayed Deo and won a Voice Actor's Award before leaving in 2007.[5][3] He acted in the short film What Happened in Room 13[6] and co-founded Fun Factory Uganda in January 2010, serving as Communications Director and performing in Comedicine.[7][8]

Tuwangye appeared in Speak Out, which premiered on 21 January 2010,[9] and joined The Hostel in 2011 as Twine,[10] leaving in the following year after fee disputes.[citation needed] He was also part of Silent Voices,[11][12] The Play in 2012. In 2016, Tuwangye appeared as Dez in Queen of Katwe[13] and as Dj Kadanke in Rain.[14] In June 2018, he was among nine actors signed by the Development Channel to promote the African Child Poverty Alleviator Program.[15]

Music

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In 2004, Tuwangye formed the VIP Modern Dance Troupe. In 2005, he wrote and recorded the song "Can't Live Without You," produced by Fenon Records.[16] The VIP Modern Dance Troupe later evolved into a music group and released "Tugendeyo." Following their third release, the group disbanded.[17] In 2015, Tuwangye released a single titled "What Should I Do?".[16]

Stand-up

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In 2013, Richard performed as part of the acts celebrating Pablo's nine years in the comedy industry.[18] On 12 July 2019, he hosted his first solo comedy show, titled "Laugh Conquers All."[1][19][20]

Host

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In March 2009, Tuwangye co-hosted the launch of NewFem contraceptive by the Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG) alongside Gloria Kasujja.[21] In May 2010, he emceed the Buzz Teeniez Awards ceremony.[22] In May 2018, he hosted Live Sipping Night at Racer's Bar, Bukoto, and in October 2018, he emceed Kenneth Mugabi's maiden concert, "Strings of My Soul."[23]

Personal life

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Tuwangye is the second of five siblings, born to Enock and Hope Tuwangye.[1] He married Sharon Atwiine Kagarura on 3 June 2016.[24] The couple has two children.[25]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Citations
2006 The Last King of Scotland
2006 They Stopped Eating Fruits Sebiku [3]
2008 Speak Out Boda boda man mobilizing people to stand against corruption. [3]
2007 What Happened in Room 13 Peter [3]
2016 Queen of Katwe Dez [3]
Silent Voices Husband to a troubled wife [3]
2017 Rain Dj Kadanke

Television

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Year Title Role Notes TV Network
2005 Hand in Hand Daudi An unemployed hustler full of mischief
2011 The Hostel Twine
2010 - 2015 U-turn Various roles NTV
2015 - 2017 Various roles NBS
2018–present Mizigo Express Clinton A Nigerian tenant who turns out to be a conman DStv (Pearl Magic)

Theatre

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Year Title Role Citation
2002 The Virgin[3] Bogolio, a houseboy [3]
2002 The Journeys [3]
2002 A Jewel in Every Name An orphaned son of a woman killed by the war in Northern Uganda [3]
2003 The Adams [3]
2006 The Nasty Good Stories [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Mulema, Najib (2 July 2019). "INTERVIEW: 'Fans pushed me to sleep with a female colleague' – funnyman Tuwangye opens up ahead of solo show". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  2. ^ Kibisi, Sarah (12 January 2008). "Geraldine meets UBCTV presenter". Daily Monitor. Archived from the original on 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Cultures-Uganda | Richard Tuwangye (T1J/Twine)". uganda.spla.pro. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  4. ^ Frison, Aretha (10 November 2005). "Hand in Hand". UgPulse. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Who is your favourite actor in The Hostel?". newvision.co.ug. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  6. ^ Tumusiime, David (21 April 2012). "'What Happened in Room 13' a hard truth". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  7. ^ Ruva, Roy (30 January 2015). "Comedy Outfit Fun Factory Warm Up for "Best of Zizinga" in Style". Chano8. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  8. ^ Nuwagaba, Edwin (5 January 2010). "Theatre Factory splits, new group; Fun Factory formed". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  9. ^ Ssegawa, Mike (16 January 2010). "MOVIE REVIEW: Speak Out". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  10. ^ "Who is your favourite actor in The Hostel?". newvision.co.ug. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  11. ^ Abangirah, Caesar (9 July 2012). "Letting the silent voices be heard". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Silent Voices Uganda | Silent Voices English Production 2012". silentvoicesuganda. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  13. ^ Queen of Katwe (2016) - IMDb, retrieved 2019-10-27
  14. ^ Kaggwa, Andrew (15 November 2017). "Rain dominates Pearl International Film Festival awards". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  15. ^ Mbabazi, Charity (24 June 2019). "Development Channel Signs Nine Actors". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  16. ^ a b Isaac (29 September 2015). "Fun Factory Comedian Richard Tuwangye Returns To Pursue His Music Career". Chano8. Archived from the original on 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  17. ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (29 July 2017). "Music was never their thing – Sqoop – Its deep". Sqoop. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  18. ^ Batte, Edgar R (2 December 2013). "Pablo marks nine years standing up". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  19. ^ Ssempijja, Reagan (16 July 2019). "Tuwangye stages maiden stand-up comedy show". newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  20. ^ Ampurire, Paul (28 June 2019). "Richard Tuwangye Hit a Home Run with His Maiden Stand-up Special". Online news from Uganda and the East African region - SoftPower News. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  21. ^ Namaganda, Agnes (21 March 2009). "It's about freeing your mind". Daily Monitor. Archived from the original on 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
  22. ^ Batte, Edgar (11 May 2010). "Bebe, Cindy rule Buzz Awards". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  23. ^ Nalubwama, Bayan (22 October 2018). "Kenneth Mugabi's performance could make you fall in love!". The Sunrise. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  24. ^ "Comedian Richard Tuwangye weds fiancée Sharon- Photos". BigEye.UG. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  25. ^ Sqoop (1 April 2016). "Comedian Tuwangye to wed fiancee in June – Sqoop – Its deep". Sqoop. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
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