Milka Irene Soobya is a Ugandan actress and politician most known for her breakout role as Monica on NTV Uganda's drama series Deception and as Fifi Aripa on Power of Legacy. She contested for the Woman Member of Parliament for Jinja after Jinja received city status.[1][2]
Milka Irene Soobya | |
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| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Kyambogo University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Deception |
Career
editActing
editSoobya's debut professional role was in a minor role on a Kenyan television series Makutano Junction which she was introduced to by Philip Luswata, one of the show's writers. She however gained popularity when she was cast in the lead role as Monica on NTV Uganda's drama series Deception from 2013 to 2016.[3][4] She later worked on a Akpor Otebele directed film The Rungu Girls, Honeymoon is Exaggerated, Christmas in Kampala and Taxi 24. In 2018, she was cast on Power of Legacy as Fifi Aripa, a freeloader and Rachael's (Tania Shakira Kankindi) nosy best friend.[5]
Politics
editIn 2020, Soobya joined active politics when she contested for the Woman Member of Parliament post for Jinja City under the National Resistance Movement flag after Jinja was declared a city.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film/TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 -2016 | Deception" | Monica | Lead role |
| 2016 | Christmas in Kampala | Christmas film | |
| The Rungu Girls | |||
| Honeymoon is so Exaggerated | |||
| Taxie 24 ug | |||
| 2016 - to-date | Family Affairs | Herself – Co-host | Talk Show on Spark TV |
| 2018 | Power of Legacy | Fifi Arripa | Television series, main cast |
Personal life
editSoobya was born in Jinja to a family of Lt. Colonel Samuel Kafude Ngobi and Capt. Namutebi Agnes Mbuga, both UPDF soldiers. She attended Mbogo High School for O Level, Mariam High School for A-Level and Kyambogo University where she graduated with a degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Milka on being Monica in 'Deception'". The Independent. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Baike, Prisca. "Deception's Irene Milka tithes faithfully". The Observer. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Batte, Edgar. "Irene Milka: Deception's leading lady". Sqoop. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Male, Marvin. "God's word will bring a turn-around in your life, says actress Irene Milka". Uganda Christian News. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Gachie. "Irene Milka Biography, Music, Family and Awards". Africa Mania. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Kazungu, Daniel. "RACE TO 2021 POLLS: Who will be Jinja city's first Women representative?". PML Daily. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Deception TV Series Star Milka Irene (Monica) Graduates From Campus". Big Eye. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
External links
edit- Milka Irene at IMDb