Makgotso Monyemorathoe[a] (born 5 October 1991) is a South African actress. Her television work includes the Mzansi Magic drama Is'Thunzi (2016–2017) and the Showmax miniseries The Girl from St. Agnes (2019). She appeared in the historical epic film The Woman King (2022).
Makgotso M | |
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| Born | 5 October 1991 Katlehong, South Africa |
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| Other names | Makgotso Monyemorathoe |
| Alma mater | Brunel University London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editMonyemorathoe was born in Katlehong and spent her early childhood in Alberton, where she attended Alberview Primary School.[2] She is Zulu on her mother's side and Pedi on her father's side. In 2003 at the age of eleven, she moved to England with her mother, a nurse,[3] and sister. They first lived in Brighton, where she attended East Brighton College of Media and Art (COMART), and then Hitchin, where she attended The Priory School. During this time, she became a naturalised British citizen.[4]
Upon moving to England, Monyemorathoe became interested in drama, participating in school productions and local clubs. She completed A Levels in Theatre Studies, Media, and Psychology before going on to study at Brunel University London. She also joined the National Youth Theatre. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film Studies, she returned to South Africa in 2014.[5]
Career
editMonyemorathoe made her television debut in 2014 with a guest appearance in the third season of My Perfect Family on SABC1 followed by her film debut in Ayanda directed by Sara Blecher and produced by Terry Pheto.[6]
2016 saw Monyemorathoe's breakout as she joined the soap operas Isidingo as Kamogelo Tsotetsi and Muvhango as Onika. That October, she began starring in the Mzansi Magic teen drama Is'Thunzi, playing the role of Tishiwe for both of its seasons. Monyemorathoe had a main role as Moipone Molopo in the 2019 Showmax mystery miniseries The Girl from St. Agnes.[7] She had a supporting role in the BET+ original A Royal Surprise from Zimbabwean filmmaker Beautie Masvaure Alt.[8]
In early 2022, it was announced Monyemorathoe had been cast in the historical epic film The Woman King directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and produced by Viola Davis.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ayanda | Drama / Romance | |
| 2022 | The Woman King | Iniya | Action / Drama / History |
| 2024 | The Drop | Priscilla | Comedy |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | My Perfect Family | Tumi | Season 3; guest role |
| 2016 | Sokhulu & Partners | Zara | Season 3; guest role |
| Sober Companion | Tselane | Guest role | |
| Mutual Friends | Palesa | Season 2 | |
| Isidingo | Kamogelo Tsotetsi | ||
| Muvhango | Onika | ||
| 2016–2017 | Is'Thunzi | Thishiwe | Main role; 22 episodes |
| 2017 | Saints and Sinners | Nandi | Season 3 |
| 2019 | The Girl from St. Agnes | Moipone Molopo | Miniseries; main role; 8 episodes |
| Shuga | Dudu | 2 episodes | |
| Agent | Delilah | 13 episodes | |
| Chin Up! | Mandisa | Web; season 3 | |
| 2020 | Survive | New Girl | Episode: "Welcome to Life House" |
| 2022 | A Royal Surprise | Sonya | Television film |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Makgotso M (23 January 2019). "Just to clarify, this is the actual spelling of my surname: Monyemorathoe. Just read something and my name was spelt wrong, again. That's why Makgotso M will do". Retrieved 1 February 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Mashilo, Noko (15 December 2017). "My Two Dads and I". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Top Billing goes behind the scenes with Isidingo star, Makgotso M!". Top Billing. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Matiwane, Nonkululeko (8 July 2021). "Actress Makgotso M calls for more diversity in South African television". Drum. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Biyela, Khosi (15 February 2017). "The rise and rise of Makgotso M". Drum. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Milanzi, Dennis (6 October 2018). "Actress Makgotso M's sweet birthday message to herself: Pictures". News 365. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (18 January 2019). "Makgotso M returns to the small screen". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Ndoro, Time E. (19 January 2022). "Ex-Muvhango Actress 'Onika' Makgotso M Joins Film By Zimbabwean Beautie Masvaure Alt". iHarare. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Makgotso Monyemorathoe joins the cast of The Woman King". News 365. January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
External links
edit- Makgotso M at IMDb
- Makgotso M at TVSA