Zimiphi Biyela

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Zimiphi Biyela
Born
Zimiphi Happiness Biyela

(1983-02-24) 24 February 1983 (age 41)
King Cetshwayo, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesZim Dollar
EducationSt Paul‟s Primary School
Sitheku High School
Occupation(s)Actress, Television presenter, Singer, MC, Radio DJ, Motivational speaker
Years active2008–present
Children1

Zimiphi Happiness Biyela (born 24 February 1983), popularly known as Zim Dollar, is a South African actress, television presenter, singer, MC, radio DJ and motivational speaker. [1] She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Uzalo ,Durban Gen and eHostela [2] [3]

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Personal life

Biyela was born on 24 February 1983 in eNdabazensangu under King Cetshwayo District, Obuka, South Africa as one of the twin and third child in a family with six siblings. She completed primary education from St Paul‟s Primary School in Nkwenkwe. Then she attended to Sitheku High School for secondary education and matriculated in 2001. [4] She then enrolled with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Africa (Unisa). She studied two years in the university, but did not complete the degree. [5]

She is a mother of a son born in 16 April 2007. [4]

Career

She started career as a dancer at Mbongeni Ngema Committed Artists. At that time, she also worked as the lead vocalist and actress for the company. She continued to work for the company for three years. [6] Then she became as a teacher at Ohlelo Combined School in Nkandla. In the meantime, she released her first afro-pop album "Kwaze Kwamnandi" in 2009. Then in 2010, she started news reading at Icora FM while working as a teacher. In 2011, she got the opportunity to join with the Ukhozi FM radio presenter search. [4]

In 2014, she made her television acting debut with SABC 1 drama serial Uzalo. In the serial, she played the role of "Samukelisiwe Keke Nzuza". Her role became very popular among the public, where she was nominated for the Best Actress category in the Sabela Mabhunu Awards in 2016. In the meantime, she hosted the Ukhozi FM programs; Ikhethelo loKhozi, Sibhukuda Kwesimanzonzo, Kwasa Okungaliyo, Ezamabandla and Sigiya Ngengoma. [4] In 2020, she joined with the cast of e.tv. medical serial Durban Gen and played the role "Matron Nkabinde". [6] [7]

Apart from acting and music, she is an entrepreneur invested in taxi Industry. [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ styleyou (30 September 2021). "Zimiphi Biyela actress currently caused commotion with her breathtaking beauty on social media". style you 7. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Madibogo, Julia. "Grass too green as deejay, worker fight over pay". Citypress. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "On Air Personality: Zimiphi Biyela".
  5. ↑ "Multi-talented Biyela hungry for gangster role". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  6. 1 2 Khanyile, Nkululeko (23 July 2021). "Zimiphi Zimdollar aka Matron Nobuhle". Southern African celebrities. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  7. ↑ Pillay, Deshni (29 July 2019). "Radio and TV star, Zimiphi Biyela aka Zimdola, is living her dreams". Briefly. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "SA Actress And Radio DJ Zimiphi Biyela Ventures Into The Taxi Industry". StartUp Magazine South Africa. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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