Jet Novuka
Jet Novuka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jet Monwabisi Mgcanabana March 3, 1969 |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Jet Monwabisi Mgcanabana (born 3 March 1969) is a South African actor also known as Sir Jet Novuka.
Early life[]
Novuka was born and raised in Mthatha's Ngangelizwe township[1] on 3 March 1969, the same township South African DJ Black Coffee grew up at. A pupil that only went to school for acting, he graduated at Fuba School of Drama & Visual Arts and also received training at Funda Arts Centre.[2] It was in 1990 where his acting career began where he was a cast in the 1990 film, "The King's Mesenger".[3]
Television[]
He is notable for portraying roles in SA tv series; Home Affairs, Igazi, Mfolozi Street, Isidingo: The Need, Jacob's Cross & Letters of Hope.
His other TV casts include; 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls, Ingozi, Montana, MTV Shuga, Ngempela, Nkululeko, Soul Buddyz, The River as Walter , Tsha Tsha, Usindiso, Yizo Yizo, Zero Tolerance & Zone 14.[4]
Awards[]
He won the Rapid Lion 2020 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Letters of Hope[5] award.
Notes[]
- ^ "Dispatch 16/07/2016". pressreader. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Jet Novuka talks about his career". Move!Mag. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "The King's Messenger (1990)". IMDb. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Jet Novuka TV roles". TVSA. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Jet Novuka takes home the Best Actor in Supporting Role award". screenafrica. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
External links[]
Jet Novuka at IMDb
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