Thembinkosi Mthembu
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July 17, 1994 | birth_name = Thembinkosi Mthembu | birth_place = Kwandengezi,Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo. In 2023 he played a major role on South African series on Showmax which includes Shaka Ilembe, Adulting and Outlaws. In June 2024, Mthembu received a Best Actor nomination by the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his role In Shaka llembe.[2]
Personal life
[edit]He was born on 17 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[3] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from Durban University of Technology.[4]
Career
[edit]After completing the diploma, he moved to City of Gold in Johannesburg to pursue acting career. Then he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[3] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season.[4][5]
In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
---|---|---|---|
2017 | The Republic | Junior | TV series |
2019 | MTV Shuga Down South 2 | Shift Manager | TV series |
2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film |
2020 | The River | Mabutho | TV series |
2023–present | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
2023 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (13 June 2024). "'Shaka ILembe' leads nominations at KZN film and TV awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ a b "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
- ^ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934