Who is Cate Ayellah?
Cate Ayellah is a plus size down-to-earth lady who is ambitious and stops at nothing to get what she wants; likes humor and detests lies.
Where were you born and where did you go to school?
I was born and raised in Entebbe. I went to St Theresa Primary School, St Noah Girls, Kisubi High School and Makerere University (MUK).
This may be difficult for you but how old are you?
It i s one of my favorite questions by the way, because I get to tell people my birthday and expect to get more presents each year … I will be making 24 years in March this year.
What do you do for a living?
I deal in hair and mainly human hair, like Peruvian, Brazilian and Indian hair. It is an online business. I am also a stylist with Xtreme Casting; I am a fashion blogger, an actress and voice actress.
How did you get into modeling and fashion?
I was inspired by some Zipper Models, the likes of Priscilla Ray, Jada, Maureen Akiiba; those girls slayed…oh my God! I always kept up with them. For fashion, I see beauty in everything and I always believe that any clothes or accessories can be matched well, because fashion is not only about trend but style.
What form of acting do you do, comedy, drama, or movies?
It’s always drama movies or series. Never acted comedy but I think I could try it.
What are some the works that you have produced?
I’ve never produced any movie or series because I am not a producer; I am simply an actress….but my works as an actress include Escape from Uganda, the Love Makanika, Mountains and Valleys and The Ring among others.
When did you join the acting industry and what inspired you?
I joined the acting industry in 2012 when I had my very first auditions. Acting is one of the things I’ve always wanted to do. So, it’s my ambition that inspired me to join the acting industry.
Who is your role model both locally and internationally?
Internationally it’s Khloe Kardashian; I like her confidence and courage and locally, my role models are those that stand up for what they want without being afraid.
Are you married, engaged, or in a relationship and if you yes with who?
I am not married nor engaged but am in a relationship with someone I can’t disclose.
Why can’t you mention him?
Because I prefer privacy when it gets to my relationship.
Should we expect a ring on your figure soon?
Hahahaha…..like I said ‘privacy’
When do you want to start having children?
God’s timing is the best. But if it were up to me I would say not any time soon.
What is the special thing about Cate Ayella?
I am Cate Ayella… That should be special enough. No one can be me and I can’t be someone else.
Cate, you are a very beautiful girl, do you do you get calls from men asking you out?
Thank you, but I think every girl, whether beautiful or not, gets men asking her out. So yes!
If yes how do you manage to resist them?
Hehehehe….don’t make me seem mean. But I just tell them I am in a relationship and I love and respect my partner
Have you ever hard a crash on a man?
Man? Just one? No way try ‘men’ yes I do crush on men.
If yes who?
Many people you won’t even have space to write them.
How do your maintain your beauty and figure?
Once again thank you, … Hmm I just do a few exercises not to reduce my weight but to maintain it and shape or curve it like a real African woman. Then take lots of water, juice and eat fruits to keep my skin clear and fresh. Let’s be clear about this: I love my size so I don’t do anything to reduce it, I just watch my weight to maintain it and keep healthy
What makes Cate pushing?
The fact that I have people out there that look up to me. That alone keeps me pushing.
What achievements have you registered in your career?
You gain achievements when you are recognized, my achievements in my career would be being nominated, not once but twice in the Abryanz Fashion and Style Awards last year.
What challenges have you met so far and how have you overcome them?
My biggest challenge is that people want me to be what they want and also they don’t want to accept change … So imagine how that is … honestly, I haven’t overcome it.
Have you ever participated in a beauty contest and if yes how did you perform?
No, I am more of one who likes organizing than participating.
What have been your best and worst moments in your career?
My best moment was when I accepted myself the way I am. I began seeing life in a different perspective. I have no worst moments so far.
Which music do you listen to?
Am a musical …, I listen to all music; music makes it all better because when words fail to reason with your mind, music shall reach your soul
Who is your favorable artiste both locally and internationally?
Locally, it’s Maurice Kirya and Lilian Mbabazi, those guys are goddamn! And internationally it is Taylor Swift and Sia.
How do you spend your free time?
Usually it’s swimming, movies, reading magazines, checking out what’s trending and if I am not doing any of that, I am adventuring (trying out different stuff)
Do you hang out and if yes which are your favourable hang out places in Uganda?
I usually hung out in less crowded and open bar places. We are most likely going to meet if you like such places
Which is your favourite dish?
I don’t think I have a favorite dish; I enjoy any single meal if its prepared well with enough salt. Laughter
Do you drive, and what is your dream car?
I don’t have a car now. But a car is a car, not a dream car.
Where do you see the Ugandan modeling and fashion industry moving?
Now, for the modeling industry, it’s doing really good with models like Aamito representing Uganda internationally, and for fashion, it’s more imitators but I am looking forward to seeing people creating their own
How about acting are we about get the level of Nollywood?
Acting schools should train the actors and advise them on being natural. But we are on the same levels and perhaps better than them…we are Ugandans and we are ambitious.
What are your future prospects?
I plan to expand my career and push it to another level. Can’t do all that alone; God in it.
