Luyanda Zwane

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Luyanda Zwane
Born
Luyanda Zwane

(2004-02-07) February 7, 2004 (age 21)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Nationality South African
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 February 7, 2004) is a South African actress, model and influencer. [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]

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Early life

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

Career

Zwane made her first television appearance 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]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2022 Durban Gen Lelo
2023OutlawsPhumzile
ClassifiedAmina
MiseducationAphiwe Ndima
2024Sibongile & The DlaminisSibongile Mbambo
Shaka Ilembe Vundlazi

References

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  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.
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  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.