Jessica Nkosi

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Jessica Nkosi
Born
Ayanda Jessica Nkosi

(1990-01-20) 20 January 1990 (age 34)
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma mater University of Kwazulu-Natal
Occupation(s) Actress
TV presenter
Entrepreneur
Ambassador
Years active2013 - Present
Notable work
PartnerTk Dlamini (2017-present) [1]
Children3

Jessica Nkosi (born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye, [2] The Queen, and Lavish. [3]

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Early life

Jessica Nkosi was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. [4]

Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a bachelor's degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012. [5]

Personal life

In September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini. [6]

Career

Acting

In 2013, Jessica Nkosi debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya . [7]

In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic's Ayeye. [8]

In 2020, Jessica began her new role as main female villain Thando Sebata on the popular South African telenovela, The Queen . [3]

MC and Presenting

In 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET's A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha. [9]

Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV's Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest.

Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'".
  2. ↑ "Jessica Nkosi Biography: Isibaya Exit, Tips On Hygiene, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Controversy, Dresses, House - Updated, 9th April 2020". ZAlebs. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. 1 2 Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast". Citypress. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Nkosi, Joseph (14 March 2020). "Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby". The Nation SA. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  6. ↑ Katz, Lisa (12 October 2018). "Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  7. ↑ "Jessica Nkosi". Mzansi Magic - Jessica Nkosi. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "aYeYe is ayoba (and for adults)". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Authentic, witty and fun – BET A-list brings out the best in Jessica Nkosi". Channel. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!". Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!. Retrieved 21 April 2020.

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