Michael Wawuyo Jr.

Michael Wawuyo Jr.
Born
Wawuyo Michael Junior

(1986-12-17) 17 December 1986
Kampala, Uganda
Alma materUganda Christian University, Makerere College School
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
Known forBeneath The Lies, Yat Madit, The Girl in the Yellow Jumper, Sixteen Rounds
FatherMichael Wawuyo

Michael Wawuyo Jr. (born 17 December 1986) is a Ugandan film actor filmmaker and producer. He is known for his breakout as Brother John in the popular Ugandan hit television series The Hostel (season 1) on NTV. 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.