Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Shaka iLembe, The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo.

Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu
Born
Thembinkosi Mthembu

(1994-07-17) July 17, 1994 (age 30)
Kwandengezi, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
EducationDurban University of Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Children1 (daughter)

Career

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After completing the diploma, he moved to City of Gold in Johannesburg to pursue acting career. Then he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]

In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[5]

In 2023 he played a major role on South African series on Showmax which includes Shaka Ilembe, Adulting and Outlaws.

In June 2024, Mthembu received a Best Actor nomination by the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his role in Shaka Ilembe.[6] In October 2024 Mthembu won Best Actor[7] at the SAFTAs for his role as King Dingiswayo.

Personal life

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He was born on 17 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from Durban University of Technology.[3]


Filmography

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Year Film Role Genre.
2019 The Republic Junior TV series
2019 MTV Shuga Down South 2 Shift Manager TV series
2020 Ngeculo Malusi TV short film
2020 The River Mabutho TV series
2023–present Adulting Bonga Tembe TV series
2023 Shaka Ilembe King Dingiswayo Drama series
2023 Outlaws Bandile Biyela Drama series

Achievements

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Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Himself Best Actor TV Won [8]

South African Film and Television Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Himself Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela Nominated [9]
Best Actor in a TV Drama Won

References

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  1. ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
  4. ^ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
  5. ^ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934
  6. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (13 June 2024). "'Shaka ILembe' leads nominations at KZN film and TV awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  7. ^ "The MultiChoice Group". MultiChoice. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Thembinkosi Mthembu wins big at 2024 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards". Independent Online. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  9. ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "South African Film and Television Awards". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
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