Thembinkosi Mthembu
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thembinkosi Mthembu July 17, 1994 Kwandengezi, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Children | 1 (daughter) |
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo. In 2023 he played a major role on South African series on Showmax which includes Shaka Ilembe, Adulting and Outlaws
Personal life[edit]
He was born on 31 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from Durban University of Technology.[3]
Career[edit]
After completing the diploma, he moved to City of Gold in Johannesburg to pursue acting career. Then he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]
In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[5]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Republic | Junior | TV series |
| 2019 | MTV Shuga Down South 2 | Shift Manager | TV series |
| 2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film |
| 2020 | The River | Mabutho | TV series |
| 2023–present | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
| 2023 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
| 2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |
References[edit]
- ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
- ^ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934