Nomvelo Makhanya | |
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| Born | Nomvelo Makhanya 24 April 1996 Nkandla, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Mvelo Makhanya |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2012 2013–present |
| Known for | Scandal! I Am All Girls |
| Television | Scandal! |
| Children | None |
| Awards | SAFTA |
Nomvelo Makhanya (born 24 April 1996), is a South African Award winning actress and singer. [1] She is best known for her roles in the television serials Isibaya, Soul City and Scandal! . Now recently joined a Netflix film, I Am All Girls.
She was born on 24 April 1996 at Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [1] After a few years, she moved to Johannesburg with her parents. [2]
In 2016, she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. However, after several consultation sessions, she overcame the depression. [3] In January 2019, an alleged drunk driver crashed into Nomvelo's parked car. [4] In February 2019, she expressed her emotional message through social media, that she has been cyberbullied because of her head. [5]
She joined the National School of Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg under the guidance of her mother. Then she performed in the musical 'Sarafina' and thought to pursue as a professional artist. Later she joined several theater productions such as The Bald Prima Donn, African Reflections and Maybe This Time. [1] From 2016 - 2022, she played the role of 'Lindiwe Ngema', in the eTV drama series Scandal! . [6]