Jet Novuka

Jet Novuka
Born	(1971-03-03) 3 March 1971 (age 54) Mthatha, South Africa
Occupation(s)	Actor, Director, Content Creator
Years active	1990–present

Jet Novuka (born 3 March 1971) is a South African actor.

He is known for his roles in South African television shows such as Home Affairs, Igazi, "Yizo Yizo", Mfolozi Street, Isidingo: The Need, Jacob’s Cross, and Letters of Hope.

Early life

Novuka was born and raised in Mthatha's Ngangelizwe township ^[1] on 3 March 1971, the same township South African DJ Black Coffee grew up in. A pupil that only went to school for acting, he graduated from Fuba School of Drama & Visual Arts and also received training at Funda Arts Centre. ^[2] He's acting career took off when he was cast in the 1990 film, "The King's Mesenger". ^[3] Novuka is also one of South Africa's leading film producers.

Television

Series: ^[4]

• Home Affairs,
• Igazi,
• Mfolozi Street,
• Isidingo:
• The Need,
• Jacob’s Cross,
• Letters of Hope.
• 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls
• Ingozi
• Montana
• MTV Shuga
• Ngempela
• Nkululeko
• Soul Buddyz
• The River as Walter
• Tsha Tsha
• Usindiso
• Yizo Yizo
• Zero Tolerance
• Zone 14
• uZalo

Awards

He won the Rapid Lion 2020 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Letters of Hope ^[5] award.

Notes

1. "Dispatch 16/07/2016". pressreader. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
2. "Veteran actor Jet Novuka talks about his career". Move!Mag. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
3. "The King's Messenger (1990)". IMDb. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
4. "Jet Novuka TV roles". TVSA. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
5. "Jet Novuka takes home the Best Actor in Supporting Role award". screenafrica. Retrieved 14 April 2020.

External links

Jet Novuka at IMDb