Vusi Kunene

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Vusi Kunene
Born
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Alma mater Wits
OccupationActor
Years active1993-present
AwardsGolden Horn awards, 2011

Vusi Kunene is a South African actor, best known for his role as Jack Mabaso in Generations and its continuation, Generations: The Legacy , Funani Zwide in House of Zwide, Bhekifa in Isibaya(2014-2016),Jefferson Sibeko in Isidingo(2009-2014). He is also known for his way he speaks Zulu(IsiZulu) . [1] He has appeared in 25 films and television shows since 1993. In 2011, he received the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor for the drama Soul City. [2]

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References

  1. "Vusi Kunene". South African TV Authority. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. Julie Kwach (2 September 2019). "Vusi Kunene biography: age, wife, family, movies, nominations, awards, salary and Instagram". briefly.co.za.
  3. "Vusi Kunene leaves 'Generations: The Legacy' after five years". Independent Online. 10 May 2021.