TPF Auditions Judge & Hostel Actor Scoops Award At Africa Magic Awards

For all you fans of The Hostel on NTV, one of the lead cast, yesterday bagged an accolade during the first-ever Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2013 held at Eko Hotel in Lagos. Matthew Nabwiso who plays Gilo in The Hostel TV series, won the award of Best Supporting Actor – Drama (Movies/TV) – A Good Catholic Girl.

While receiving his award, Matthew acknowledged all those who voted for him saying, “Friends and fans, thank you for taking the trouble to vote for me for the AMVCA awards.”

His better half, Eleanor Nansibo, also an actress in the TV series as Hope, could not hide her excitement as she reached out to a few friends and fans through Facebook and thanked them for voting for her man. “aaahhhhhhhh exciiitteedddd…. it felt like a race…Thank God and all y’all who voted…. Mathew Nabwiso is bringing… the award.. home.. aaaaahhhhhh love you boo….” posted an elated Eleanor on her Timeline.

Apart from acting, Matthew Nabwiso is also a lead vocalist for Soul Beat Africa, a Tusker Project Fame auditions judge and also a part-time advertising model. He has featured in various films ranging from: ‘The Battle of the Souls’, ‘State Research Bureau’ and ‘The Pardon’ among others.

His role as ‘Gilo’ in the NTV Hostel drama series simply highlights his talent. Matthew was facing it off with Thomas Gumede, Osita Iheme, Fabian Adeoye Lojede and Kalu Ikeagwu.

Meanwhile our very own XYZ and Maureen Koech also walked away with awards for Best Television Series and Best Supporting Actress respectively.

[Uganda Online]