Munya Chidzonga

Munya Chidzonga
Chidzonga in 2009
Born
Munya Chidzonga

(1983-12-08) 8 December 1983 (age 41)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
Other namesMunya
EducationUniversity of Paris-Sud
Occupation(s)Actor, filmmaker
Children3

Munyaradzi "Munya" Chidzonga (born December 8, 1983) is a Zimbabwean actor. He first rose to prominence in 2008, with his appearance on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa[1] representing Zimbabwe in its third season, in which he achieved third place.[2] In 2010, he participated in the fifth season of Big Brother Africa, becoming runners-up losing to Uti Nwachukwu, the representative for Nigeria, who also contested in Season 3.[3]

After the reality show, Munya went on to produce and act in the films Lobola (2010) and The Gentleman (2011) through his production company, Ivory Pictures.[4] In 2012, he won a NAMA Award for the Most Outstanding Actor in the Film and Television category for his performance in the film The Gentleman.[5] In 2014, Chidzonga starred in the third season of the South African comedy-drama show Mzansi Love, which was aired on e.tv and eKasi+.[2][4][6]

Early life and education

Chidzonga was born on 8 December 1985. For his secondary education, he attended Peterhouse Boys' School, an elite independent school just outside Marondera, where he was a prefect. He was hailed for his performance in a school play, "Absent Friends", in 2004.[7] Munya was the first Petrean in the history of the school to receive a Drama award Colors for Drama.

Munya then went on to get a Bachelor of Arts degree in Motion Picture at The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance in Cape Town, South Africa.[4] Where he was nominated for best actor

Personal life

Chidzonga married 2008 Idols East Africa finalist Adiona Maboreke at a private ceremony in Harare in 2012.[8] Chidzonga and Maboreke had been dating since 2009 and had a son named Pfumai, born in 2010, prior to the marriage.[8][9] The couple had a second son, named Diwai, born in 2015.[10][11]

Filmography

Films

Title Year Credited as Notes Ref.
Actor Producer Role
Lobola 2010 Yes Yes Sean Muza [12]
The Gentleman 2011 Yes Yes Tawana / Takunda [13]
Something Nice from London 2013 Yes Jonathan [14]

Television

Title Year Role Network Notes Ref.
Big Brother Africa 3 2008 Himself Various Period: 91 days
Position: 3rd 		[2]
Big Brother Africa 5 2010 Himself Various Period: 91 days
Position: 2nd 		[2]
Mzansi Love 2014 Mak e.tv
eKasi+ 		8 episodes [2]
Rhythm City 2016 The Angel e.tv 20 episodes [2]

References

  1. ^ Shaw, Angus (1 December 2010). "US launches HIV testing program in Zimbabwe". The Washington Times. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Munya Chidzonga - TVSA". TVSA. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. ^ Nkatazo, Lebo (20 October 2010). "Mugabe hands Munya US$300,000". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Munya Chidzonga". Celebrity Check. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Nama night belonged to Mphepo". NewsDay. Alpha Media Holdings. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Munya Lands SA Soapie Role". Three Men On A Boat. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  7. ^ "2004 Peterhouse Boys Year in Profile". The Petrean Society. The Petrean Society. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Munya Chidzonga finally marries long time love". Nehanda Radio. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Munya, Adiona reconcile". The Herald. Zimpapers. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Munya Chidzonga Welcomes Second Baby Boy". Three Men On a Boat. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  11. ^ Ndlovu, Bruce (12 October 2015). "Munya Chidzonga now a man". B-Metro. Zimpapers. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  12. ^ Showbiz Reporter (24 November 2011). "Munya's Lobola movie premieres". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  13. ^ "The Gentleman (2011) - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  14. ^ "Something Nice from London premiers". The Standard. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2015.