Manaka Ranaka (born 6 April 1979),[1] is a South African actress known for playing her starring role for long standing soap opera Generations: The Legacy .[2] In 2000, she played the role of Nandipha Sithole on Isidingo soap opera aired on SABC 3.[citation needed]

Manaka Ranaka
Born (1979-04-06) 6 April 1979 (age 45)
Soweto, Johannesburg,South Africa
EducationDinwiddie high school
Occupations
  • Actress
  • TV personality
  • singer
Years active1999–present
Children3
Parent(s)Kgotlaesele Ranaka (father)
Nonceba Ranaka (mother)
Relatives
  • Dineo Ranaka (sister)
  • Mpumi Ranaka (sister)
  • Ranaka Ranaka (brother)
  • Mzingisi "Ziggy" Ranaka (brother)
  • Michelle Ranaka (sister-in-law)

In 2007, She won the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Actress in a Television Comedy.[3]

Early life

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Manaka was born on April 6, 1979, in Soweto.[2] She attended Dinwiddie high school.

Personal life

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She is the mother of 3 children , Katlego, Naledi and a new baby.[4]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Film Role Notes
2000 Isidingo Nandipha Sithole Starring
2002 Gaz’lam Portia
2003 Stokvel Lerata Khumalo
2006 One Way Nozuko
2007 Home affairs Neli Starring
2007 dubbed Society Ayanda Starring
2012 Rhythm City Zanele Kgaditse
2013 Zabalaza Starring
2014–Present Generations:The Legacy Lucy Diale starring

References

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  1. ^ "Home Page". Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b Albert Simiyu (16 August 2019). "Manaka Ranaka Biography:Age,husband,daughter,siblings,Generations,car accident Instagram and net worth". briefly.co.za.
  3. ^ "Manaka Ranaka Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Daughters, Sisters, Siblings, Family, Career Highlights, Net Worth". globintel.com. 7 October 2018.
  4. ^ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Manaka Ranaka". youthvillage.co.za. 25 April 2017.
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