Thami Mngqolo
South African actor (born 1982)
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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]
9 September 1982
Thami Mngqolo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo 9 September 1982 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Partner | Jo-Anne Reyneke (2008–2018) |
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 2009, 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 | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2016 | Generations | Senzo Dlomo | TV series | |
| 2016 | Greed and Desire | Kenny Msomi | TV series | |
| 2016 | Igazi | Jonga Mbangatha | TV series | |
| 2020 | State Enemy No.1 | Thulani | Film | |
| 2020 | Isono | Maradona | TV Series |