Dawn Thandeka King (born October 1, 1977) is a multi-award-winning South African actress, musician, motivational speaker and social media influencer from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] Dawn Thandeka King is best known for her former role as MaNgcobo on the South African soap opera Uzalo. King portrayed the role of MaNgcobo for almost 7 years.
Dawn Thandeka King | |
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| Born | Dawn Thandeka King October 1, 1977 Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable work | |
| Spouse |
Jabulani Msomi
(m. 2002; div. 2017) |
| Partner | Mlungisi Duncan |
| Children | 5 |
Early life
editDawn Thandeka King was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] After finishing her matric, she went on to complete her drama studies at Technikon Natal (now known as DUT).[3]
Career
editBefore King's breakthrough in the acting industry, she was working a 9–5 job in the tourism industry around Durban.[4] She eventually quit her job in the tourism industry to pursue her acting career and her debut in the acting industry came in 2012 where she got a role in Mzansi Magic's telenovela Inkaba.[5] A few years later she portrayed the role of Lindiwe Xulu (Mangcobo) on a telenovela broadcast on SABC1 television show Uzalo from 2015 to 2021.[6][7] Her character was well received by the audience with King receiving praise for her acting skills.[8] She starred in the telenovela Lockdown on Mzansi Magic where she was known as Mazet.[citation needed] She is also seen in Mzansi Bioskop short Zulu drama's persuading her dream career.[citation needed]
In 2021, after she left Uzalo she joined a new telenova called DiepCity to play a leading role.[9][10]
Personal life
editKing is a mother of five children.[11] She was married to Durban-based businessman Jabulani Msomi for 15 years until their marriage ended on 2017.[12]
Accolades
edit- She won a SAFTA for Best Actress in a lead role in a TV Drama (Lockdown)[13]
- She was nominated as Favourite Actress at 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.[14][15]
- She won KZN Entertainment Awards in Best Actress category 2020.[16]
Simon Sabela KZN Film & TV Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shaka iLembe | Best Supporting Actress TV | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ^ "Uzalo Actress Dawn Thandeka King Background". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dawn thandeka did not let her depression get her down". News24.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Dawn thandeka king". Afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "How lockdown star dawn thandeka king broke out of a office job". sowetanlive.co.za. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dawn Thandeka King AKA Lockdowns Mazet Bows Out of Her Role". justnje.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Most watched tv shows — south africa". ecr.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dawn Thandeka King on leaving Uzalo: "We will meet again" | Truelove". News24. South Africa. 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Dawn Thandeka King shines as Lindiwe Xulu". tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (12 March 2021). "New telenovela replaces Isibaya Dawn Thandeka King, Mduduzi Mabaso to play leading roles in DiepCity". Sowetan LIVE.
- ^ Mpapu, Hopewell (13 January 2021). "MaNgcobo moves to Diep City!". DailySun.
- ^ "Jadazia—Jaedon—Jayda—Jaydeen and Jaedon". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "uzalos dawn thandeka opens up about the breakdown of her marriage and her struggle with depression". w24.co.za. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "South African Film And Television Awards". screenafrica.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus. "Nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards announced". Channel. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "These are the nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards". www.dstv.co.za. 28 November 2019. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (13 June 2024). "LOOK: Nominees for the 11th Simon 'Mabhunu' Sabela Film and Television Awards revealed". Independent Online. Retrieved 20 July 2024.