Thembinkosi Mthembu

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Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu
Born
Thembinkosi Mthembu

(1994-07-17) July 17, 1994 (age 30)
Kwandengezi, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
EducationDurban University of Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Children1 (daughter)

Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor. [1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Shaka iLembe, The River , The Gamechangers , Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo.

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Career

After completing his diploma, Thembinkosi moved to Johannesburg to pursue his acting career. Upon his arrival in the “City of Gold”, he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role of 'Junior' in the television series The Republic. [2] He thereafter appeared in the series The River playing the role of 'Mabutho' in the third season. [3] [4]

In 2019, he played a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2. [5]

In 2023, he received the opportunity to play a major role on South African Showmax series Shaka Ilembe , Adulting and Outlaws.

In June 2024, Mthembu received a Best Actor nomination by the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his role in Shaka Ilembe. [6] In October 2024 Mthembu won Best Actor [7] at the SAFTAs for his role as King Dingiswayo.

Early life

Thembinkosi was born on 17 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa. [2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in Drama and Production from the Durban University of Technology. [3]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenre.
2019The RepublicJuniorTV series
2019 MTV Shuga Down South 2 Shift ManagerTV series
2020 NgeculoMalusiTV short film
2020 The River MabuthoTV series
2023–present Adulting Bonga TembeTV series
2023 Shaka Ilembe King Dingiswayo Drama series
2023OutlawsBandile BiyelaDrama series

Achievements

Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024HimselfBest Actor TVWon [8]

South African Film and Television Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024HimselfBest Supporting Actor in a TelenovelaNominated [9]
Best Actor in a TV DramaWon

References

  1. ↑ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
  5. ↑ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934
  6. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (13 June 2024). "'Shaka ILembe' leads nominations at KZN film and TV awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "The MultiChoice Group". MultiChoice. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Thembinkosi Mthembu wins big at 2024 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards". Independent Online. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "South African Film and Television Awards" . South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
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