Thembinkosi Mthembu
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
17 July 1994
Thembinkosi Mthembu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu 17 July 1994 Kwandengezi, South Africa |
| Education | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | |
| Children | 1 |
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994) is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Shaka Ilembe, The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo.
After completing his diploma, Thembinkosi moved to Johannesburg to pursue his acting career. Upon his arrival in the “City of Gold”, he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role of 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] He thereafter appeared in the series The River playing the role of 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]
In 2019, he played a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[5]
In 2023, he received the opportunity to play a major role on South African Showmax series 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 Ilembe.[6] In October 2024 Mthembu won Best Actor[7] at the SAFTAs for his role as King Dingiswayo.
Early life
Thembinkosi was born on 17 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in Drama and Production from the Durban University of Technology.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Republic | Junior | TV series |
| 2019 | MTV Shuga Down South 2 | Shift Manager | TV series |
| 2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film |
| 2020–2023 | The River | Mabutho | TV series |
| 2023–2025 | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
| 2023-2025 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
| 2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |
| 2024-2025 | Champions | Sbusiso Ferari | Telenovela |
| 2025–present | HomeComing | Sifiso Kubheka | Telenovela |