Jackline Katusiime

Jackline Katusiime
Known forFilm actress
Notable workUnheard (2023), Catch Out (2021), Foot Wine (2022), Beneath Beauty (2022)
AwardsBest Actress in Leading Role at Ikon Awards 2024

Jackline Katusiime is a Ugandan actress known for her roles in Ugandan film and television, including her performances in Unheard (2023) which made her win the iKon Awards 2024 as the Best actress.[1] she also played in Beneath Beauty (2022), Foot Wine (2022),[2] and CatchOut (2021).[3][4][5]

Acting career

Katusiime participates in Ugandan cinema and television through different roles which include the following;

  • She portrayed Grace in the Ugandan film called Unheard (2023), which tells a story about a young widow challenging cultural norms.[6][7]
  • She appeared in Beneath Beauty (2022), Foot Wine (2022),[2] and Catchout (2021),[8] showing her range across different film genres.[3]

Awards and recognition

She won the Best actress (Unheard (2023)) in a leading role in the ikon Awards 2024.[6][7][5]

Filmography

Film

See also

References

  1. ↑ Nsabagasani, Diannah. "Polly Kamukama's Unheard leads the pack with 12 nominations at this year's iKon Awards". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  2. 1 2 "Foot Wine (2022): Sharon Atuhaire & Jeffroberts Walusimbi". AccessKla Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  3. 1 2 "Jackline Katusiime - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  4. ↑ "Jackline Katusiime | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  5. 1 2 "Symposium celebrates role of women in film industry". Monitor. 2024-10-19. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  6. 1 2 Benjie (2024-03-24). "Ugandan film and creatives win top honors at iKon Awards 2024 (Full List)". MBU. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  7. 1 2 "Unheard and Passenger Shine Bright at This Year's iKon Awards". News Details. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  8. ↑ Catch Out (2021) - Jackline Katusiime as Trisha - IMDb. Retrieved 2026-02-11 – via m.imdb.com.
  9. ↑ Unheard (2023) | MUBI. Retrieved 2026-02-11 – via mubi.com.
  10. ↑ Andrew, Tumanyane (2022-11-25), Beneath Beauty, Edson Keith Abitegeka, Zziwa Ddungu, Namara Jolly, Faisha Pictures International, retrieved 2026-02-11
  11. ↑ "Beneath Beauty (2022): Jolly Namara & Keith Abitegeka". AccessKla Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  12. ↑ Katungulu, Amon. "DJ Nimrod, Denis Duke, Aisha Komuhangi star in murder mystery drama, Beneath Beauty". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  13. ↑ Mulindwa, Maynard (2022-05-30), Foot Wine, Sharon Atuhaire, Papa Daniel, Wilson Egessa, Artmaid Films, retrieved 2026-02-11
  14. ↑ Saviour, Kizito Samuel (2021-03-30), Catch Out, Angèl Toni Acer, Kasule Martin Afuga, Crystal Bulungi, Kyooto, retrieved 2026-02-11