Thami Mngqolo
Thami Mngqolo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo September 9, 1982 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Thami |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (born 9 September 1982), popularly as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Generations, State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.[1]
Personal life[]
He was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Uvolethwu Mngqolo, who died in 2016.[2]
He had a long time affair with the fellow actress Jo-anne Reyneke. They got married in 2008 and had two children Uvolwethu (born in 2013) and Lungelo (born in 2015).[3] In 2018, Mngqolo was chased out of his house by Reyneke after she allegedly found a compromising video on his mobile. Then he was rescued by his friend, Matli Mohapeloa.[4] They divorced in 2018.[5]
Career[]
In 2003, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role 'Senzo Dlomo', a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the serial, when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Actor No.1.[2] He also played as a 'receptionist' in popular soap opera Muvhango.[4] In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the serial he plays the role 'Maradona'.[6]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2016 | Generations | Senzo Dlomo | TV Series | |
| 2016 | Greed and Desire | Kenny Msomi | TV Series | |
| 2020 | State Enemy No.1 | Thulani | Film |
References[]
- ^ "Thami Mngqolo and Jo-anne Reyneke go their separate ways". www.sowetalive.co.za. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ a b "Thami Mngqolo". briefly. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ^ "Ex Generations Star Senzo Dlomo Was Once Married To Pearl From Muvhango For 10 Years". iharare. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ^ a b "Thami Mngqolo, Jo-Anne Reyneke go their separate ways". sowetanlive. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ^ "Jo-Anne Reyneke talks about her breakup with Thami Mngqolo". zalebs. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ^ "Generations Senzo Dlomo Returns To The Screen". iharare. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
External links[]
- Living people
- South African television actors
- South African actors
- South African film actors
- 1982 births
- People from Johannesburg