Housen Mushema
Ugandan model, actor
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Housen Mushema is a Ugandan runway, commercial and editorial model,[1] actor and fashion producer[2] known for playing the lead role of Balikoowa in Balikoowa in the City, Sokke in The Hostel, Andrew in Second Chance, Ben Ssali in Power of Legacy, Ian in Mistakes Girls Do, Michael in Veronica's Wish, Anthony in Bed of Thorns, in addition to roles in other shows and films, including November Tear, False Dreams and The Lukkas.[3]
- ESRA International Film School
- Makerere University
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| Born | March 29, 1992[citation needed] Jinja, Uganda |
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| Occupations | Model, actor, fashion producer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | Joram Model Management Uganda (2016–2017) |
He is a recipient of the Abyranz Fashion and Style Awards 2015 in the Outstanding Male Model category.[4] He has been featured in several "Man Crush Monday" segments in magazines in Kampala.[5] He was listed at number seven on Satisfashion Ug magazine's "The 8 most revered male models in Kampala" in 2014.[6]
Career
Modeling
Housen started modeling in 2013 while in his second year at Makerere University after his father became ill, forcing him to find a job to pay for his tuition.[7] His first modeling job was as an usher at events before walking the runway or appearing in magazines. He was signed by Joram Model Management in 2015.[8]
In 2015, Housen won an award for the Most Outstanding Male Model Uganda at the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards. He has worked at a number of shows both local and international, including Kampala Fashion Week 2014, PurpleRyan Hub, Malengo Fashion Show, Swahili Fashion Week, The bride and Groom Expo.(2014 and 2016), Genesis Night by Hellen Lukoma (2014) and Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (2013–2015).[9] He has also appeared and done photo shoots for magazines in Uganda, including Bride and Groom Magazine and Flair.
He has worked with numerous designers including Jose Hendo (New York), Martha Jabo (Uganda), Motions (Rwanda), and Emolsam_DNA.[10]
He produced the Hijab and Kanzu fashion show in 2016 and co-produced The Vintage fashion show alongside his boss Joram Muzira in 2017.
Acting
Housen debuted his acting career in Shakespeare's play Macbeth in 2014. In the same year he got a regular role on the fourth season of The Hostel (Serenity) produced by Fast Truck Productions, where he played Sokke. The television series aired on NTV Uganda.
In 2016, he got a lead role as Balikoowa in the local comedy-drama series Balikoowa in the City another production by Fast Track Productions which aired on Spark TV.
In May 2017, Housen took over the role of Andrew Masa from the original actor in the telenovela Second Chance, a Ugandan remake of Telemundo's El Cuerpo del Deseo.[11] Second Chance aired on NTV UG and was produced by Phaz Pictures and NTV Uganda.
Housen was later cast as Mckenzie Mulumba in Reflections, a series directed and produced by Nana Kagga, alongside Malayika Nnyanzi, Cleopatra Koheirwe, Gladys Oyenbot and Andrew Kyamagero.[12]
He has also appeared in several music videos, including "Otubattisa" by Irene Ntale and Sheebah Karungi in 2014[13] and "Kyaana gwe" by Leila Kayondo in 2017[14].
Mushema's debut film role was a leading role as Michael in a 2018 drama film Veronica's Wish, for which he received his first nomination. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Uganda Film Awards 2018.[15][16]
Personal life
Housen was born in Jinja and raised in Bweyogerere. He is a devout Muslim and the fourth and youngest child in his family. His father was a prominent tailor in Kampala, which introduced him to fashion.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Makula | Directed by Mugisha Dan & Nisha Kalema | |
| 2023 | Victim 30 | Bagzy | Directed by Bash Mutumba |
| 2019 | Bed of Thorns | Anthony | A Nabwiso Films production directed by Eleanor Nabwiso |
| November Tear | Zilaba | Directed by Richard Nondo | |
| 2018 | Veronica's Wish | Michael | A Nisha Kalema film |
Television series
| Year | TV series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Prefects | [17] | |
| 2021-2024 | Sanyu | Patrick | TV series aired on Pearl Magic Prime |
| 2020 - | The Lukkas | Pearl Magic series | |
| False Dreams | Duncan | Pearl Magic original series | |
| 2019 - | Power of Legacy | Ben Ssali | NTV series
18 episodes |
| 2017 - | Mistakes Girls Do | Ian | TV series |
| 2017 | Reflections | Mckenzie Mulumba | TV series created and directed by Nana Kagga Macpherson |
| 2016–2018 | Second Chance | Andrew Masa | telenovela and remake of El Cuerpo del Deseo |
| 2016–2017 | Balikoowa in the City | Balikoowa | Comedy-drama produced by Fastrack Productions |
| 2011–2015 | The Hostel (TV series) | Sokke | Fourth season (Serenity) |
Theater
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Love Neega | Josh | AMK Productions by Misfits |
| 2014 | The Tragedy of Macbeth | Play by William Shakespeare | |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist(s) |
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| 2019 | "Yodi Yodi" | Afrie |
| 2017 | "Kyanagwe" | Leila Kayondo |
| 2014 | "Otubattisa" | Irene Ntale and Sheebah |
Nominations and awards
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| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2021 | Janzi Awards | Outstanding Actor | Won |
| 2019 | ZAFAA Global Awards | Best Lead Actor Male | Nominated[18] |
| 2018 | Uganda Film Festival Awards (UFF) | Best Actor (Film) | Nominated |
| 2017 | Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards | Male Model of the year (Uganda) | Nominated[19] |
| 2015 | Outstanding Male Model Uganda | Won[20] | |
