Linda Mtoba (born November 11, 1991) is a South African actress, influencer and model.[1] She is well known for her starring roles in Mzansi Magic telenovelas Isibaya as Zama Ngwenya and The River as Nomonde Dikana.[2][3] She was named the ambassador of Huggies in 2020.[4]
Linda Mtoba was born on 11 November 1991, in Umlazi, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. She attended high school in her hometown and later pursued a degree in Bachelor of Commerce in IT from the University of Nairobi.[5]
Career
Mtoba began her acting career in 2016 where she made her first television debut in Mzansi Magic soap opera Isibaya as Zama Ngwenya.[6][7] She later played the starring in telenovela The River as Nomonde Dikana in 2018.[8] In 2020, she was named the brand ambassador for Huggies.[9] The following year, she played a role of Lerato in Showmax movie One Night KwaMxolosi.[10]
In 2022, she was named the face of Vaseline.[11] In 2023, she also played the role of Nokwanda on Isifiso season 2[12][13] and joined Gagasi FM.[14][15] In 2024, she played the lead role on BET Africa telenovela Queendom as Ntandokayise Mthombeni.[16][17]
Personal life
In 2017, Mtoba got married to Steven Meyer, a businessman and they have a one child.[18] In 2024 they divorced after six years of marriage.[19][20] She is known for sharing glimpses of her personal life on social media, giving her fans a sneak peek into her family life.[21]
Philanthropy
Mtoba is involved with several charitable organizations, including the South African charity "Dignity Dreams," which provides sanitary products to underprivileged girls. She has also supported other causes, such as cancer awareness and education.[22]
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