Luyanda Zwane

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Luyanda Zwane
Born (2004-02-07) 7 February 2004 (age 22)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
EducationKingsway High School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • influencer
Years active2022–present
Notable workSibongile & The Dlaminis
Modelling information
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
AgencyBoss Models [1]

Luyanda Zwane (born 7 February 2004) is a South African actress, influencer and model. [2] She is well known for her starring roles in the Mzansi Wethu telenovela Sibongile & The Dlaminis as Sibongile Mbambo and the drama series Shaka Ilembe as Vundlazi. [3] [4] [5] She is also known for playing Lindani in the Netflix telenovela series The Polygamist.

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Early life

Zwane was born on 7 February 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. [6] She has a twin sister, Lusanda Zwane. [7] She attended Kingsway High School, where she excelled in drama and matriculated with five distinctions. She did not pursue higher education due to a rejected scholarship application. [8]

Career

Zwane made her television debut in 2022, playing the role of Lele in the e.tv series Durban Gen . In 2023, she played the role of Nomonde Gumede in the BET Africa telenovela Redemption. [9] She also appeared in the Showmax series Outlaws as Phumzile and in the Netflix short film Miseducation as Aphiwe Ndima. [10] [11] [12]

In 2024, she played the lead role of Sibongile Mbambo in Sibongile & The Dlaminis [13] and in the Mzansi Magic drama series Shaka Ilembe as Vundlazi. [14] [15] During that year, she left Sibongile & The Dlaminis. [16] [17]

In 2026, she appears initially in a supporting role of Lindani on the Netflix soap opera series The Polygamist. As the series progresses, the character of Lindani becomes more of a lead character.

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2022 Durban Gen Lelo
2023OutlawsPhumzile
ClassifiedAmina
MiseducationAphiwe Ndima
2024Sibongile & The DlaminisSibongile Mbambo
Shaka Ilembe Vundlazi
2026 The Polygamist Lindani
Spinners Season 2†Undisclosed

References

  1. ↑ "Luyanda Zwane". Boss Models. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  2. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi. "Rising Star | Luyanda Zwane on making her acting dreams a reality – 'Rejection is definitely redirection'". Truelove. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  3. ↑ "Luyanda Zwane as Sibongile Mbambo – Sibongile and The Dlaminis". Luyanda Zwane as Sibongile Mbambo – Sibongile and The Dlaminis. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  4. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-07-05). "'I sacrificed my dreadlocks for a lead role in a telenovela,' reveals Luyanda Zwane". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  5. ↑ Sekgota, Hilary (2023-08-28). "'Shaka iLembe': Durban-Born Luyanda Zwane's Debut on Hit Mzansi Magic Show Wins Over Viewers: "African Beauty" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  6. ↑ Keteyi, Oluthando. "Luyanda Zwane is the one to watch as she continues to clinch roles". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  7. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2025-02-08). "Former 'Sibongile & the Dlaminis' Actress Luyanda Zwane and Twin Sister Turn 21 - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  8. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2024-11-01). "10 Interesting Facts About Talented Actress Luyanda Zwane". Youth Village. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  9. ↑ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Redemption actress stirs up trouble!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  10. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2023-09-14). "Luyanda Zwane secures roles in 'Outlaws' and 'Miseducation'". The South African. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  11. ↑ Manci, Yanga (2023-09-15). "Luyanda Zwane lands roles in 'Outlaws' and 'Miseducation'". EntertainmentSA News South Africa. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  12. ↑ "Umlazi starlet Luyanda Zwane to showcase two new characters on Showmax, Netflix". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  13. ↑ "Five minutes with rising star Luyanda Zwane on her role on 'Sibongile & The Dlaminis'". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  14. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2023-09-02). "Actress Luyanda Zwane: 'Shaka Ilembe was life-changing for me'". The South African. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  15. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2023-08-27). "'Shaka's girlfriend': Luyanda Zwane debuts on 'Shaka Ilembe'". The South African. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  16. ↑ Shinga, Cebolethu. "Luyanda Zwane is leaving 'Sibongile and The Dlaminis'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  17. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-05-21). "Luyanda Zwane on why she left 'Sibongile and The Dlamini's'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
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