Mathew Nabwiso

Mathew Nabwiso, often as Matthew Nabwiso, is a Ugandan actor. Nabwiso is best known for the roles in the films Imbabazi, Rain and Kyaddala. He is also a singer, director and producer.

Personal life He was born as the seventh child of the family which includes eleven siblings. His parents are former parliamentarian Frank Nabwiso and Mama Christine Nabwiso of Jinja. He attended Mwiri and Kamuli Boys primary schools for primary education. Then he attended Busoga College, Mwiri for his O-level and later attended to Namasagali College, in Kamuli to complete A-level. He later obtained a bachelor's degree in marketing from Cyprus Institute of Marketing.

Career In 2006, he made the maiden cinema acting with the film Battle of the Souls.

In 2011, he joined the cast of televisions series The Hostel aired on NTV Uganda, which became highly popular. After the conclusion of the series, he founded the film production company 'Nabwiso Films'.

In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), for the film A Good Catholic Girl. Later in 2016, he was nominated for the role 'Dumba' in the film Rain at AMVCA.

Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2006 Battle of the Souls Actor Ryan Short / sci-fi 2011 The Hostel Actor Gilo Comedy / drama TV series 2012 Africa First: Volume Two Actor Ahmed Drama 2013 A Good Catholic Girl Actor Ahmed Film 2013 Imbabazi Gasana Drama 2016 Rain Actor: Dumba, producer Drama 2018 Mpeke Town Actor Paul Drama / family 2018 The Mercy of the Jungle Actor Crime / drama / war 2018 #Family (Hashtag Family) Producer Actor Frank Mpanga Comedy / drama TV series 2019 Kyaddala Actor Mr. G TV series 2020 Prickly Roses Director Film