South African actor
Thami Mngqolo |
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Born | Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (1982-09-09) 9 September 1982 (age 42)
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Nationality | South African |
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Occupation | Actor |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Partner | Jo-Anne Reyneke (2008–2018) |
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Children | 2 |
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Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (born 9 September 1982), popularly known as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular series Generations, State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.[1]
Personal life
Mngqolo was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Nosiphowo Mngqolo, who died in 2016.[2]
He had a long-term relationship with fellow actress Jo-Anne Reyneke. They began dating in 2008 and had two children, Uvolwethu (born in 2013) and Lungelo (born in 2015).[3] In 2018, the couple called it quits after Reyneke allegedly found a compromising video on his cell phone.[4][5]
Career
In 2003, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role of Senzo Dlomo, a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the series when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Enemy No.1.[2] He also played as a receptionist in popular soap opera Muvhango.[4] In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the series, he plays the role Maradona.[6]
Filmography
Year
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Film
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Role
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Genre
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Ref.
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2003–2016
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Generations
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Senzo Dlomo
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TV series
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2016 |
Greed and Desire |
Kenny Msomi |
TV series |
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2020 |
State Enemy No.1 |
Thulani |
Film |
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2020 |
Isono |
Maradona |
TV Series |
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References
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