Natasha Sinayobye
Natasha Sinayobye | |
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 Sinayobye posing at the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards in 2019 | |
| Born | Uganda |
| Education |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, dancer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | |
| Children | 1 |
Natasha Sinayobye (born 20 January) is a Ugandan actress, model, singer and dancer.[1] She debuted as a lead actress in the Ugandan film Bala Bala Sese alongside her then-boyfriend Michael Kasaija.[2] She acted as Kaitesi Munyana in Nana Kagga's TV series, Beneath The Lies - The Series.
Early life
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Sinayobye was raised in Kampala Uganda and attended school at St. Noah Primary, Balikkudembe Secondary School, Aga Khan High School[3] and APTECH. She started singing in her early days of primary school, taking part in talent shows through to secondary school.
Career
[edit]She rose to fame in 2001 when she emerged second runner up at the Miss Uganda pageant and was crowned Miss MTN Uganda. She later modelled[4] with the top-most modelling agency in Uganda, Zipper models. In 2011, she was voted as the most beautiful woman in Uganda by In2EastAfrica.[5] She has appeared on the covers of magazines including African Woman, Elyt and The Beat.[citation needed]
She then ventured into performing arts (dance), joining the Obsessions in 2002. She did various performances and theatrical productions.
She then founded KOMBAT Entertainment Ltd.[6] Under Kombat, she achieved her major performance highlight at the opening ceremony for the CHOGM 52 heads of states conference in Uganda 2007.
In 2009, with her boyfriend, she joined drama group The Ebonies.
In 2010, she began singing professionally. She has released two singles entitled "Butunda" and "Sikiya".[7] Her video for "Butunda" won the most exceptional video in the 2011 Diva Awards.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Sinayobye has a son named Sean Mario.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bala Bala Sese | Maggie | Lead role, faces the wrath of John's love |
| 2021 | "Sisteen Rounds" | Dorothy | Short drama |
TV series
[edit]| Year | TV series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beneath the Lies - The Series | Kaitesi Munyana | Created by Nana Kagga Macpherson |
References
[edit]- ^ "Natasha Sinayobye Uganda Celebrities | Artists". Hipipo.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ Kamukama, Polly (3 January 2013). "The Observer – Kasaija, Natasha take romance to screen". Observer.ug. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Natasha back to school". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Tumusiime, David (13 August 2008). "The Observer – Michael & Natasha's unique partnership". Observer.ug. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ "My make-up secrets - Full Woman - monitor.co.ug". Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "MusicUganda: Homepage". Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "natasha sinayobye (sikiya)". Ugandavideos.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ Shialendraumar Lal (11 December 2011). "Namubiru bags three Diva Awards". Newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
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