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Maurice Kirya

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A man reappears after being kidnapped, but you'd never believe his story.
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The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020)
Maurice Kirya is a Ugandan actor and singer who has featured in film acting credits including the upcoming "Queen of Katwe" where he plays opposite Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, He has also featured in "The Last King Of Scotland" directed by Kevin Macdonald. Maurice Kirya has also acted in Ugandan local TV series 'The Hostel' (Season 3)
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    • Known for

    David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga in Queen of Katwe (2016)
    Queen of Katwe
    7.4
    • Theo
    • 2016
    Maurice Kirya and Michael Wawuyo Jr. in The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020)
    The Girl in the Yellow Jumper
    5.6
    • Patrick Asimwe
    • 2020
    Sins of the Parents
    Short
    • Peter
    • 2008
    The Painter
    Short
    • Kefa
    • 2009

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    • Maurice Kirya and Michael Wawuyo Jr. in The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020)
      The Girl in the Yellow Jumper
      5.6
      • Patrick Asimwe
      • 2020
    • Mark Forster Feat. Maro, Maurice Kirya: Chip in
      Music Video
      • Maurice Kirya
      • 2018
    • David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga in Queen of Katwe (2016)
      Queen of Katwe
      7.4
      • Theo
      • 2016
    • The Painter
      Short
      • Kefa
      • 2009
    • Sins of the Parents
      Short
      • Peter
      • 2008

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      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

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