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 | |
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Born | Thembinkosi Mthembu July 17, 1994 Kwandengezi, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Education | Durban University of Technology |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2017–present |
Children | 1 (daughter) |
Career
editAfter 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
editHe 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
editYear | Film | Role | Genre. |
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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
editSimon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | Himself | Best Actor TV | Won | [8] |
South African Film and Television Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | Himself | Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela | Nominated | [9] |
Best Actor in a TV Drama | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
- ^ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (13 June 2024). "'Shaka ILembe' leads nominations at KZN film and TV awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "The MultiChoice Group". MultiChoice. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Thembinkosi Mthembu wins big at 2024 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards". Independent Online. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "South African Film and Television Awards". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.