Thobani Nzuza (born 4 May 1993), is a South African actor, director, playwright, vocalist and dancer.[1][2] He is best known for the roles in the television serials eHostela, Uzalo and DiepCity.[3][4]
Thobani Nzuza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thobani Nzuza 4 May 1993 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | King Shaka High School |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Playwright, Vocalist, Dancer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | L X |
| Children | 0 |
Personal life
editNzuza was born on 4 May 1993 in Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[5] In 2011, he matriculated from King Shaka High School. After that, in 2013, he attended the Durban University of Technology, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in drama in 2016.[6]
Career
editIn 2010, he studied drama by joining the Community Arts Center. During this period, he got the opportunity to learn drama acting under renowned artist Buhle 'Bo' Mlazi. In 2014, he made acting debut with the stage play Silencing the Hurricanes produced by Themi Venturas.[5] The play was performed in Bangkok. After the success, he later wrote and directed the stage play Shintsha Guluva for the Isigcawu Festival. The play received critics acclaim and Nzuza won the Best Director award as well.[6]
In 2015, he performed in the stage play Secret Valley of the Great Kings produced by Menzi Mkhwane. He was later nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Durban Mercury Theatre Awards.[7] Then he collaborated with Kagiso Tsimakwane to write and directed the play of first one-man show titled Boy Ntulikazi in 2015, which received many awards.[5] At the 2015 Isigcawu Festival, he won the Best Actor Award, then won Best Actor Award at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival. The play also won the Best Production Award at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival as well as Best Community Production Award at the South African Theatre Magazine Awards.[6][8]
In 2016, Thobani represented Shakespeare festival in Germany with the plays Much Ado about Nothing, directed by Debbie Lutge. In 2018, he played the role of "Mdeni" in the Mzansi Magic drama serial eHostela.[9][10] After that popularity, he joined with the e.tv supernatural telenovela Isipho, with the role "Lwandle" in 2019. In the same year, he played the role "Khehla" in the soapie Uzalo.[11] In 2021, he appeared in the serial DiepCity with the role "Simangaliso Xaba".[6][12][13]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | eHostela | Mndeni | TV series | [14] |
| 2019 | Isipho | Lwandle | TV series | |
| 2019 | Uzalo | Khehla | TV series | |
| 2021 | DiepCity | Simangaliso Xaba | TV series | [15] |
| 2023 | Isitha: The Enemy | Chuma & Lazarus | TV series |
References
edit- ^ "Thobani Nzuza's Heartbreaking Loss". ZAlebs. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Thobani Nzuza - Leave me alone, I'm just acting". News365.co.za. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "LISTEN | Here's why 'eHostela' actor Thobani Nzuza didn't think he'd end up on TV". The Sowetan. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "eHostela firebrand Thobani Nzuza bags a gig on DiepCity". Savanna News. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ a b c celebrities, -Southern African (1 July 2021). "Thobani Nzuza aka Simangaliso Xaba on Diep City". Southern African celebrities. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Thobani Nzuza: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Munga, Nancy (30 April 2020). "Uzalo Actor Thobani Nzuza claims there is a woman who wants him dead". Mbare Times. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Thobani Nzuza's Award Winning Play". Durban University of Technology. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "Thobani Nzuza on playing a hitman in eHostela". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "'eHostela' star Thobani Nzuza recalls funny fan moment that caused traffic on the highway". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Nemasetoni, Dakalo. "Thobani Nzuza joins the cast of 'Uzalo'". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "Thobani Nzuza on his new role on DiepCity". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "eHostela star Thobani Nzuza joins the holy grail cast of DiepCity". Sunday World. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Mzansi loves Thobani Nzuza – eHostela". Mzansi Magic - Mzansi loves Thobani Nzuza – eHostela. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic welcomes Thobani Dlomo Nzuza to DiepCity". JustNje. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.