Khaya Dladla (born 3 April 1990), is a South African actor, musician, model and tv presenter.[1] He is best known for the role "GC" in the television soapie Uzalo.[2][3][4] and now currently playing a role of Lazarus on House Of Zwide.
Khaya Dladla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Khaya Dladla 3 April 1990 Umlazi, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, musician, Radio host |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Uzalo as G.C |
| Spouse | Mercutio Buthelezi |
Personal life
editDladla was born on 3 April 1989 in Umlazi, South Africa as the fifth child in a family with six siblings. His father is Reggie Dladla, and mother is Thandi Dladla.[2] He completed primary education from Isipingo Hills Primary School. In 2006, he matriculated from Brettonwood High School.[5] He completed a Diploma in Advertising from the Varsity College. Then he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of South Africa (UNISA).[6]
He is married to his longtime boyfriend, Mercutio Buthelezi.[2][7][8]
Career
editIn 2013, he acted in the SABC 1soap opera Uzalo by playing the role "G.C.".[9] The show became very popular and he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Simon Sabela Awards for his role. In 2016, he participated as a model at the Durban Fashion Fair.[2] After that show, he appeared with the role of "Nxebale Ndoda" in the Mzansi television serial eHostela.[10][11] In 2021, he joined with the television serial House of Zwide and played the role "Lazarus".[12] Later in mid 2021, he joined again with the soapie Uzalo.[13]
He is also a musician and worked in the music group Salt & Light. He worked as a background vocalist for the musicians such as Hugh Masekela, Salif Keita and Thandiswa Mazwai. Recently he has featured in YoungStar's "INGOMA" and "Indovozi". Recently he started a radio gig at a KZN radio station, Gagasi FM.[6]
In early November 2024, Khaya hosted the 16th ceremony of annual Feather Awards, alongside with Dineo Moeketsi, and Andiswa P Gebashe.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uzalo | G.C. | TV series | |
| 2021 | eHostela | Nxebale Ndoda | TV series | |
| 2021 | House of Zwide | Lazarus | TV series |
References
edit- ^ "Khaya Dladla opens up about his love life". ZAlebs. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Khaya Dladla detailed biography". Southern African celebrities. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "'Uzalo' brushes off flamboyant actor Khaya Dladla...again". The South African. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi (8 July 2021). "Out with the old: Khaya Dladla explains why he ditched Uzalo for House of Zwide". Briefly. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Uzalo's Khaya Dladla [GC]". Youth Village. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Khaya Dladla Biography". Savanna News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "'He proposed and I said yes' - Khaya Dladla issa fiancé!". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: Khaya Dladla gets engaged". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Khaya Dladla". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Khaya Dladla on declining jobs to avoid being typecast". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Khaya Dladla bags a role on eHostela: Celebs Now". 4 January 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ styleyou (14 July 2021). "Checkout breathtaking pictures of Khaya Dladla actor that will blow your mind away". style you 7. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Khaya Dladla's back on 'Uzalo', says there's a deeper message in GC's return". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ Manuel, Marilynn (7 November 2024). "'Highly honoured': SA actor Khaya Dladla on hosting the 16th annual Feather Awards". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 8 November 2024.