Vusi Kunene
South African actor
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Vusi Kunene is a South African actor, best known for his role as Jack Mabaso in Generations and its continuation, Generations: The Legacy, Funani Zwide in House of Zwide, Bhekifa in Isibaya (2014–2016), Jefferson Sibeko in Isidingo (2009–2014). He is also known for the way he speaks Zulu (IsiZulu).[1] He has appeared in 25 films and television shows since 1993. In 2011, he received the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor for the drama Soul City.[2]
Vusi Kunene | |
|---|---|
| Born | Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Alma mater | Wits |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Awards | Golden Horn awards, 2011 |
Selected filmography
- Waati (1995)
- Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
- Kini and Adams (1997)
- A Reasonable Man (1999)
- The King Is Alive (2000)
- Final Solution (2001)
- Jacob's Cross (2007–2013) as Chief Paul Lebone
- The First Grader (2010)
- State of Violence (2010)
- Paradise Stop (2011)
- Elelwani (2012)
- Isidingo (2009–2014) as Jefferson Sibeko
- Isibaya (2012–2016)
- A United Kingdom (2016) as Chief Tshekedi Khama
- Generations: The Legacy (2012–2021) as Jack Mabaso[3]
- House of Zwide (2021–present) as Funani Zwide
- Shaka Ilembe (2023) as King Makhasane
