Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Appearance
Lydia Mokgokoloshi | |
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Born | Botlokwa, Polokwane, South Africa | 27 September 1939
Occupation(s) | Actress, educator |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Spouse | Deceased |
Children | 1 (deceased 2003) |
Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha in the SABC 1 soap, "Skeem Saam."
Early life and education
She was born at a small village outside Polokwane called Botlokwa.
Career
She is well-known for acting as an evil, cruel mother-in-law on the popular Pedi TV drama, "Bophelo ke semphekgo." She has also acted in a number of TV dramas like "Ngwanaka Okae," "Muvhango," and currently in "Skeem Saam."
Filmography
Television
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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Muvhango | starring | ||
Ngwanaka Okae | |||
2013-Present | Skeem Saam | Koko Mantsha | starring |
Bophelo Ke Semphekgo | Mma-Nkosheng |
Awards and recognition
- 2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards [1]
References
- ^ "Lydia Mokgokoloshi". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 2015-06-18.