Prince Grootboom

Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootbom was born and raised in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on 1 July 1998 to a Xhosa descent family.^[1][2]

Grootboom made his television debut in 2021 in as Netflix drama series Jiva! season 1 playing the supporting role of Makhekhe.^[3] In 2023, he upgraded his acting career, when he played the lead role in a triller series Fatal Seduction as Jacob Tau.^[4][5] The same year, he played the lead role of Melisizwe in 1Magictelenovela 1802: Love Defies Time. He also appeared in SABC 1 soapie opera uBettina Wethu playing the supporting role of Xhanti Mayiza.^[6]

In 2025, Grootboom became one of the greatest actors in South Africa.^[7] He played the starring role of Mawethu Phakade in Mzansi Magic telenovela Inimba.^[8] In May 2026, he made his debut in a film 180 playing the lead role of Zak.^[9][10] He was ranked a 5 star performance rating for his role of Zak in Africa Ranks and featured in a magazine cover.^[11]

Grootboom is married with a fellow actress Rorisang Mohapi after being engaged in 2025 October.^[12][13][14] Beside acting, he is a professional dancer and practicing boxer.^[15][16]