Yonda Thomas

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Yonda Thomas
Born
Yonda Thomas

(1985-12-01) December 1, 1985 (age 39)
Mthatha, South Africa
Nationality South African
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
SpouseTaz Emerans

Yonda Thomas (born 1 December 1985), is a South African actor. [1] He is best known for the roles in the films and television serials: Seriously Single , Mrs Right Guy,The Jakes Are Missing and Happiness ever after[ citation needed ]

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Personal life

He was born on 1 December 1985 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[ citation needed ] He was raised by a single mother. [1]

He is married to Taz Emerans, a medical doctor . [2]

Career

He obtained a bachelor's degree in Public Administration. After graduating, he moved to Johannesburg in 2008 to become a diplomat. However, during this period, he participated in SABC 1's acting competition 'Class Act' under the guidance of one of his friends. Later he got the opportunity to play the leading role in drama series Fallen telecast in SABC 1. [3] His maiden acting came through the television series Wild at Heart in 2011. In the serial, he played the role 'Matthew'. In 2015, he played the role 'Detective Miles' in the film The Jakes Are Missing. [1] In 2016, he joined the SABC 3 series Isidingo, with the role 'police officer Majola'.

In August 2020, he starred in the sex comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. [4] It was released on July 31, 2020 on Netflix. [5]

Partial filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2011Wild at HeartMatthewTV series
2013Previously on Childrens Hospital AfricaVideo short
2015The Jakes Are MissingDetective MilesFilm
2016Mrs Right GuyLesego the StripperFilm
2016DoubtSaneleTV series
2017MadibaNelson - TeenTV mini-series
2020 Isidingo: The Need Detective MajolaSoap Opera
2020 How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding Khaya ManqeleTV series
2020 Seriously Single MaxFilm
2021Happiness ever afterYondaFilm
2021 Generations: The Legacy Lelethu MalingaSoap Opera
2022RedemptionDetective SabeloDaily drama

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Yonda Thomas bio". briefly. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "Yonda Thomas gushes over his bae". zalebs. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Yonda Thomas career". afternoonexpress. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Seriously Single's Bohang Moeko and Yonda Thomas reflect on love and dating". news24. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
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