Eleanor Vaal Nansibo Nabwiso, widely known as Eleanor Nabwiso, is a celebrated Ugandan actress, film producer, director, and television personality. She gained recognition for her performances in productions such as The Hostel, Rain, and Beneath the Lies – The Series, and for directing the film Bed of Thorns. She co-owns Nabwiso Films with her husband, Matthew Nabwiso.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Eleanor Vaal Nansibo Nabwiso |
| Date of birth | 24 February 1989 |
| Place of birth | Sir Albert Cook Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| State of origin | Central Region, Uganda |
| Partner | Matthew Nabwiso (married 2014) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer, Director, Television Personality |
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
Early Life and Education
Eleanor was born on 24 February 1989 at Sir Albert Cook Mengo Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, to Rev. Dr. Kefa Sempangi and Jane Frances Nakamya.
She is the third child out of five siblings. Her father is a retired politician who founded the Presbyterian Church in Uganda and was notably involved in ministry work for street children during the early 1970s.
She attended Namagunga Girls’ Primary School for her primary education, then completed her O-Level and A-Level studies at Seeta High School Mukono. She later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University.
Career
Eleanor’s media career began while she was still in school when she hosted a weekend TV program called K-Files on WBS TV.
She became well-known for playing Hope in the popular Ugandan TV drama The Hostel. Aside from acting, she has taken on producing and directing roles.
Her notable directorial work includes the award-winning film Bed of Thorns, which was Uganda’s first feature film made by an all-female crew under her production company Nabwiso Films.
Other acting credits include Kyaddala, #Family (Hashtag Family), Beneath the Lies, and Watch Over Me.
Personal Life
Eleanor is married to fellow actor and producer Matthew Nabwiso, whom she met on the set of The Hostel. They tied the knot in 2014 and are parents to four children. Together, they run Nabwiso Films, focusing on storytelling that drives social change and empowerment.
Net Worth
Eleanor Nabwiso’s net worth is estimated to be around $700,000 to $900,000, reflecting her successful career as an actress, producer, and director in the Ugandan film industry and her ownership of Nabwiso Films alongside her husband Matthew Nabwiso.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role/Position | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Hostel | Hope | TV series |
| 2013 | Watch Over Me | Lynnet | Short film |
| 2016 | Rain | Dora Nantongo | Film |
| 2016 | Beneath the Lies – The Series | Nancy | TV series |
| 2018 | #Family (Hashtag Family) | Jackie Mpanga | TV series |
| 2019 | Bed of Thorns | Director | Feature film |
| 2019 | Kyaddala | Ms Kiiza | TV series |
| 2021 | Sanyu | Producer | TV series |
| 2023 | Christmas Together | Producer | Film |
Awards and Nominations
- Winner, Best Actress in TV Drama, Uganda Film Festival Awards 2019 (#Family).
- Winner, Best Feature Film, Uganda Film Festival Awards 2019 (Bed of Thorns).
- Winner, Best Screenplay and Best Africa Focus Film, London Arthouse Film Festival 2019 (Bed of Thorns).
- Multiple awards for Rain including Best Actress, Best Feature Film, and Best Women’s Rights Film at various festivals between 2016 and 2017.
