You have most likely watched Princess Sandra Elias in the Pearl Magic flagship series, Sanyu. She is the new maid in the series where Allan Kutos (acting as Oscar) is the main actor. The series has become so famous that it has been able to run for 4 seasons now. Oh well, if you are not sure who Princess Sandra is, this article is for you!
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Who is Princess Sandra Elias?
Princess Sandra Elias Katutu is an award-winning Bunyoro multitalented, musician and actress who hails from Hoima. The Sanyu star is a movie writer, song writer, singer, actress, preacher and a minister for God. Sandra was born on 16th May 1990. She gained popularity in July 2023 after appearing in the Sanyu series on Pearl Magic. In 2023, Princess Sandra won Best Gospel Artist Of The Year 2023 during the KMG Awards in Bunyoro.
How did Princess Sandra Elias start her music and acting career?
Reflecting on her journey, Princess Sandra reminisces about her formative years. This is how her passion for music and acting blossomed. “I joined the music industry right from when I was still young, right from school,” she shares. “And the school is Merchison Bay School in Luzira. That was my primary school when I joined the music industry.” Her debut in the movie industry came in 2014 with “Ensinsinkano Y’Ebizibu” by Matovu Osman. As intense as the movie is going to appear to you in the sneakpeek below this was just the beginning for Sandra. Ensinsinkano Y’Ebizibu is a film by Matovu Osman who is popular for creating movies like Mukyala Mugerwa and Ekikemo in 2009.
What is it like standing before a camera for millions of eyes to watch?
“What is it like standing in front of a camera knowing that a million people are watching you?” she ponders. “To me, it’s totally okay. It’s fine because it’s what I was born to do. So I don’t know how to answer that.” said Princess Sandra. It should be noted that Princess Sandra is the maid known as Katutu in the Sanyu Series. She also plays the role of Kush in the Sabotage movie. Her first lead role was in a movie titled Nyamba Muyambe directed by Matovu Osman.
So, what was the toughest time for the actress singer?
However, behind the glittering facade of stardom lay a tumultuous past full of spiritual ignorance. “The toughest moment of my entire life was when I was ignorant of God,” Princess Sandra confides. “Those are the toughest years, toughest moments that I look back on and say that they were hard.” She further emphasized that statement in Luganda, “Bwenali nga simanyi Katonda, those were the toughest moments!”
“I don’t know yet if music and acting are my destiny,” Princess Sandra Elias muses. “To me, I feel this is just the means of transport to my destination, but I love what I do.”
Which was the biggest achievement for Princess Sandra Elias?
Instead of prizes and accolades, Princess Sandra treasures her spiritual journey as her greatest achievement. “My biggest achievement is knowing the path to my destination,” she declares. “Because it wasn’t easy for me to get to the right path to get to this direction where I’m heading. So I worked hard to understand. I labored both spiritually and physically. I think that’s my biggest achievement. The ability to get myself to the right path of my destiny.”
Meanwhile, Sandra has trust issues with publicizing her guilty pleasures. “There are many other talents I have that people don’t know and will never know,” she reveals. “All I can say to people is that they should expect from me so much and a lot more!”
What are the biggest projects she has worked on?
According to Sandra Elias, the Sanyu Series stands as the biggest notable project she has ever worked upon. In the melodious side, her best songs are “Esaala Yange” and “Ndimuhaki” even though they were released at different times.
Advice from Princess Sandra
Reflecting on her journey, Princess Sandra offers sage advice to her younger self and aspiring dreamers alike. “Seek God early!” she implores. “I think that’s the advice I would give to my younger me. Seeking God saves you a lot of trouble. It saves you a lot of trouble seeking God!” Within this mood she tells me about her inspiration Prophet Lovy Elias. “The person who inspires me the most is my spiritual father, Prophet Lovy Elias.”
Which her biggest turning point?
“The moment I saw myself the way God sees me,” she reflects, “I think it’s the best day of my life because it set me free and I don’t seek validation anymore. So I think that was a great moment in my life.”
