Lungelo Mpangase

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Lungelo Mpangase
Born
Lungelo Mpangase

28 September 1995 (age 28)
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Website www.lungelompangase.com

Lungelo Mpangase is a South African actress, model and influencer. She is best known for her debut lead role as Khethiwe on the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela and as Ntokozo in the Mzansi Magic series Mzali Wam.

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Career

Her first big lead role was as Khethiwe, a young woman who aspires to become a maskandi star, in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela . [1]

She then appeared in an Mzansi original film Themba Lam, which was made by graduates of M-Net's Magic in Motion Academy and first aired on Mzansi Magic on 15 June 2019. [2] In that same year she was featured in the film Idlozi which aired on Mzansi Magic. [3] [4]

In 2021, she landed another lead role as Ntokozo, a graduate looking for work, in the Mzansi Magic drama series Mzali Wam. [5] In that same year, she also hosted a bursary competition on her social media platforms. The competition was not only aimed at assisting students with tuition but was to also encourage aspiring actors. [6] [7]

Personal life

In 2019, Mpangase had a near-death experience when she was involved in a car accident that left her with an injured spine that had her off work for a couple of months, but she eventually recovered. [1]

Controversy

In May 2021, she was allegedly physically attacked by a fellow actress on set, that is; on her new movie in Vosloorus, Gauteng. [8]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 eHostela KhethiweLead Role
2021Mzali WamNtokozoLead Role
2023 Nikiwe Nikiwe RadebeLead Role

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Themba LamHerselfTelevision Film
2019IdloziHerselfTelevision Film

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult
2019 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards Best supporting actressNominated [9]

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