Umulisa Gahiga
- Birthplace
- Belgium
- Occupation
- Actress
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CAREER
Umulisa Gahiga is a London-based professional actress who has gained prominent recognition for her role as Nada in Season 2 of Netflix's hit series The Sandman. Represented by the Identity Agency Group and an alumna of the renowned Identity School of Acting, she seamlessly balances a rising career in international entertainment with a strong foundation in corporate business development. Gahiga’s breakout television moment arrived with her recurring role as Nada in The Sandman, portraying a character defined by deep nobility, dignity, and a complex romance with Dream. Her performance-capture and voice talents also transitioned into major gaming media, playing the character Ahokal for Prime Video's anthology series Secret Level (specifically within the Dungeons & Dragons universe). Her notable onscreen credits include The Sandman, Secret Level, Battle of Bisesero / Bisesero: A Story of Resistance, Liaison, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, and The Good Ship Murder. Gahiga utilizes a diverse physical and technical skill set in her acting work, having trained heavily in the Meisner technique and stage combat. She is bilingual in English and French, possesses professional singing and harmonica skills, and is trained in sports such as skiing and horseback riding.
EARLY LIFE
Beyond her creative pursuits, Gahiga is a highly accomplished corporate professional. She graduated with First-Class Honours in Business Management from SOAS University of London. Leveraging her degree, she has worked extensively across international networks focusing on talent development, brand partnerships, and advertising. Her professional consulting history includes roles such as a Marketing and Advertising Consultant for The Golden Network, a Client and Events Management Associate for Invest Africa US, and a Business Development Associate for MobiCash.
Filmography
Bisesero: The Hills Of Resistance
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Top 100% of African actors
