Mawuko Kuadzi is a renowned international Casting Director, based in Ghana, renowned for his
commitment to discovering exceptional talent and placing them in roles that elevate projects. He is a proud member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA). Mawuko is also a nominee for the 40th Artios Awards for casting in commercials and TV series, and a multiple award winner for his casting roles.
As the visionary behind MK Casting, the first and foremost casting company in Ghana, Mawuko
Kuadzi has cultivated a reputation for excellence, specializing in films, commercials, TV series,
music videos, billboards, documentaries, theatre, radio, and magazines. Through his groundbreaking initiative, the Africa Monologue Challenge, Mawuko Kuadzi has fostered a vast network with casting directors across the continent, establishing himself as a Pan African Casting Director capable of providing unparalleled casting services throughout Africa. In the African talent industry, Mawuko Kuadzi is celebrated for his ability to spot new talent and unearth extraordinary performers. With over eight years of experience working on both local and
international projects, he possesses extensive knowledge of both markets and has forged strong relationships with Actors, Agents, Managers, and other Casting Directors. His impressive portfolio includes projects such as Netflix’s “Beasts of No Nation,” Amazon Prime’s original series “Treadstone,” “Snow Fall,” BBC and Netflix series “Black Earth Rising,” NFL Superbowl Commercial, Ghana’s first feature film submitted to the Oscars “Azali,” The Deep Place, Coz ov Moni, Turkish airline commercials, Woodin commercials, Paramount Picture’s “Love by
Proxy,” and “Sidechick Gang,” among others. He has collaborated with renowned directors and producers including Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and cinematographer Cary Fukunaga, Ramin Bahrani, Daniel Dammah, Tony Tagoe, Jonathan Stein, Pascal Aka, Kwabena Gyansah, and Peter Sedufia.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Mawuko Kuadzi was honored with the Casting Director of the Year award at the 2023 Ghana Leadership Awards. Whether you require African or International talent, established or undiscovered, Mawuko Kuadzi stands ready to facilitate your search with unparalleled expertise and dedication.