| Munya Chawawa Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Munya Chawawa is a British comedian, actor, writer, television personality, and producer who has garnered acclaim with his characters such as a posh drill rapper called “Unknown P” and the chef “Jonny Oliver”. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that there was a growth in his popularity, with the main focus being his 2019 Fire in the Booth freestyle, for the parody news sketches he created. Over the years, Munya Chawawa has also worked on a variety of other projects such as Prince Andrew: The Musical, Taskmaster, Murking From Home, Deep Issue Massage, Rye Lane, Belly Must Go, Samsung Galaxy Gauntlet, The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, Complaints Welcome, Superfan vs Super Fan, Race Around Britain, and The Sandman.
Born Name
Munyaradzi Oliver Chawawa
Nick Name
Munya
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Munya Chawawa got enrolled at Notre Dame High School (NDHS), a Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form with academy status in Norwich, Norfolk. He was made head boy.
Afterward, he attended the University of Sheffield and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology in 2014.
Occupation
Comedian, Actor, Television Personality, Writer, Producer
Manager
Munya Chawawa has been signed with YMU Group.
Genre
Political Satire, Observational Comedy, Black Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Character Comedy, Comedy Music
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Munya Chawawa is of Zimbabwean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thick eyebrows
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement work for brands such as Harry’s.
Munya Chawawa Facts
- He spent his childhood years growing up in Zimbabwe. He later relocated to Framingham Pigot, a village close to Norwich in Norfolk, with his family as a youth.
- Along with Kieran Hodgson, Emma Sidi, Jenny Bede, Harry Enfield, Baga Chipz, and Joe Wilkinson, Munya Chawawa co-starred portraying the character of Prince Charles (King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms) in the 2022 made-for-television biographical musical comedy film Prince Andrew: The Musical.
- In August 2022, he brought to life the character of Choronzon (a demon duke of Hell) in an episode titled A Hope in Hell of the supernatural horror fantasy drama television series The Sandman. Its lead cast included Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt.
- Munya Chawawa has stated that he “created Unknown P as a nod towards the appropriation and false ownership of black culture that often happens in western societies”.
- In 2022, he appeared as a contestant on the 14th installment of the comedy panel game show Taskmaster.
- He was cast as Restaurant Crooner in the 2023 romantic comedy film Rye Lane.
- Some of Munya Chawawa’s influences include John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
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