Khaya Dladla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Khaya Dladla 3 April 1990 Umlazi, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, musician, Radio host |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Uzalo as G.C |
| Spouse | Mercutio 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.
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]
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 with Dineo Moeketsi, and Andiswa P Gebashe. [14]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uzalo | G.C. | TV series | |
| 2021 | eHostela | Nxebale Ndoda | TV series | |
| 2021 | House of Zwide | Lazarus | TV series |
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