Suzan Mutesi
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Suzan Faith Mutesi, is a talented African Australian actress, writer, and producer. Her recent projects include a leading role in the feature film "Sanctuary Pariahs" (2023) and a notable appearance in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." In 2021, she began working on a forthcoming horror film titled "Lady Ifrita." Additionally, she has showcased her acting skills in the drama "Ruby's Choice" (2020), as well as in the films "Moon Rock for Monday" (2019) and "Irreversible Choices" (2015), and had a role in the 2019 television series "Deadly Women."
In the realm of fashion, Suzan was honored with the Fashion Icon of the Year award at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards in 2014, at the age of 27. That same year, she was recognized as the Best Fashion Contributor in the Diaspora in Uganda. In 2012, she received the Fashion Designer award from Celebrate African Australians. At the Fashion Aid Forward event in 2015, hosted by Henry Roth from Channel Ten, she exhibited her work alongside numerous Melbourne designers and winners from Project Runway.
Suzan's debut book, "Unapologetically Black," was published in 2020 and garnered the Best Author award, attracting media attention from prestigious outlets such as Vogue and Channel 10. One of her stories was featured in the anthology "Smile 'Cross the Oceans" published by WestWords. Her memoir delves into her journey of embracing her "unapologetic self," addressing themes of racism, friendships, trauma, and church culture.
In the realm of fashion, Suzan was honored with the Fashion Icon of the Year award at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards in 2014, at the age of 27. That same year, she was recognized as the Best Fashion Contributor in the Diaspora in Uganda. In 2012, she received the Fashion Designer award from Celebrate African Australians. At the Fashion Aid Forward event in 2015, hosted by Henry Roth from Channel Ten, she exhibited her work alongside numerous Melbourne designers and winners from Project Runway.
Suzan's debut book, "Unapologetically Black," was published in 2020 and garnered the Best Author award, attracting media attention from prestigious outlets such as Vogue and Channel 10. One of her stories was featured in the anthology "Smile 'Cross the Oceans" published by WestWords. Her memoir delves into her journey of embracing her "unapologetic self," addressing themes of racism, friendships, trauma, and church culture.
