Khaya Dladla

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Khaya Dladla
Born
Khaya Dladla

(1990-04-03) 3 April 1990 (age 35)
Umlazi, South Africa
Occupation(s)Actor, model, musician, Radio host
Years active2013–present
Known for Uzalo as G.C
SpouseMercutio Buthelezi

Khaya Dladla (born 3 April 1990), is a South African actor, musician, model and tv presenter. [1] He is best known for the role "GC" in the television soapie Uzalo . [2] [3] [4] and now currently playing a role of Lazarus on House Of Zwide.

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Personal life

Dladla was born on 3 April 1989 in Umlazi, South Africa as the fifth child in a family with six siblings. His father is Reggie Dladla, and mother is Thandi Dladla. [2] He completed primary education from Isipingo Hills Primary School. In 2006, he matriculated from Brettonwood High School. [5] He completed a Diploma in Advertising from the Varsity College. Then he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of South Africa (UNISA). [6]

He is married to his longtime boyfriend, Mercutio Buthelezi. [2] [7] [8]

Career

In 2013, he acted in the SABC 1soap opera Uzalo by playing the role "G.C.". [9] The show became very popular and he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Simon Sabela Awards for his role. In 2016, he participated as a model at the Durban Fashion Fair. [2] After that show, he appeared with the role of "Nxebale Ndoda" in the Mzansi television serial eHostela. [10] [11] In 2021, he joined with the television serial House of Zwide and played the role "Lazarus". [12] Later in mid 2021, he joined again with the soapie Uzalo. [13]

He is also a musician and worked in the music group Salt & Light. He worked as a background vocalist for the musicians such as Hugh Masekela, Salif Keita and Thandiswa Mazwai. Recently he has featured in YoungStar's "INGOMA" and "Indovozi". Recently he started a radio gig at a KZN radio station, Gagasi FM. [6]

In early November 2024, Khaya hosted the 16th ceremony of annual Feather Awards, alongside Dineo Moeketsi, and Andiswa P Gebashe. [14]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2015 Uzalo G.C.TV series
2021eHostelaNxebale NdodaTV series
2021 House of Zwide LazarusTV series

References

  1. ↑ "Khaya Dladla opens up about his love life". ZAlebs. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Khaya Dladla detailed biography". Southern African celebrities. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "'Uzalo' brushes off flamboyant actor Khaya Dladla...again". The South African. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. ↑ Mngadi, Mxolisi (8 July 2021). "Out with the old: Khaya Dladla explains why he ditched Uzalo for House of Zwide". Briefly. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Uzalo's Khaya Dladla [GC]". Youth Village. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Khaya Dladla Biography". Savanna News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "'He proposed and I said yes' - Khaya Dladla issa fiancé!". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "LOOK: Khaya Dladla gets engaged". Independent Online. South Africa. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "Khaya Dladla". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  10. ↑ "Khaya Dladla on declining jobs to avoid being typecast". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  11. ↑ "Khaya Dladla bags a role on eHostela: Celebs Now". 4 January 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  12. ↑ styleyou (14 July 2021). "Checkout breathtaking pictures of Khaya Dladla actor that will blow your mind away". style you 7. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  13. ↑ "Khaya Dladla's back on 'Uzalo', says there's a deeper message in GC's return". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  14. ↑ Manuel, Marilynn (7 November 2024). "'Highly honoured': SA actor Khaya Dladla on hosting the 16th annual Feather Awards" . South Africa: News24. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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