Michael Wawuyo Jr.

Has become a central figure in modern Ugandan cinema, notably starring in some of the country's first films to reach international streaming platforms like Netflix. He has featured in movies including Beneath The Lies - The Series, Yat Madit, Kyenvu, Nsiwe, Girl in the yellow jumper and most recently Sixteen Rounds. In 2025, he joined the cast of the drama series Crossroads as Leo, a fixer. He recently produced the film Boy No Fear, directed by American Jonathan Curtis.

• Name — Michael Wawuyo Jr. • Birth Name — Wawuyo Michael Junior • Born — 17 December 1986 • Birthplace — Kampala, Uganda • Occupation — Actor • Education — Uganda Christian University, Makerere College School • Years Active — 2007–present • Father — Michael Wawuyo • Known for — Beneath The Lies, Yat Madit, The Girl in the Yellow Jumper, Sixteen Rounds

Wawuyo is the son of actor and special effects director Wawuyo Michael. Wawuyo attended Lohana Academy and Makerere College School. He played Jesus at Lohana Academy. At Makerere College School he played Njoroge, from Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Ngugi wa Mirii's play I Will Marry When I Want. He did information science at Uganda Christian University. He previously appeared together with his father in The Right to Life, Stone Cold, and The Bullion. He is an advocate for the sickle cell awareness, a cause close to his family as his mother, Anne Mugoya Wawuyo, battles the condition.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2023 — African Folktales, Reimagined — Omar — 1 episode • 2016 — Yat Madit — Opio • 2014 — Beneath The Lies - The Series — Shaban — 4 episodes • 2011 — The Hostel — Brother John