Denise Zimba

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Denise Zimba
Born
Kopano Denise Zimba

(1988-11-10) 10 November 1988 (age 35)
North West,South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma mater Tshwane University of Technology
Occupations
  • actress
  • singer
  • TV Personality
  • dancer
Years active2010–present
Known for Generations: The Legacy
SpouseJakob Schlichtig
PartnerKea Phiri
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsZimba Entertainment (Former)
Website denisezimba.com

Denise Zimba (born 10 November 1988) [1] is a South African actress, singer, dancer and presenter, [2] most known for her role as Mary Gumede in the soap opera Generations: The Legacy . [3] [4] She also joined Vuzu's flagship daily entertainment show V-Entertainment in 2013. [5] [3] [4]

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleNote
2013Fly ChixDenise Zimba(Herself)Docu-reality series
2013–2016V-EntertainmentDenise Zimba (Herself)Presenter
2014 Generations:The Legacy [6] Mary Gumede

Discography

Studio EP

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