Draft:Sanda Shandu
Sanda Shandu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sanda Wundlu Shandu |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | www |
Sanda Wundlu Shandu is a South African actor and model. He won a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award. On television, he is known for his roles in Skemerdans (2021) and Donkerbos (2022–).[1] His films include Good Madam (2021) and The Kissing Booth series (2018–2021).
Early life
[edit]Shandu grew up in Newcastle. He went to boarding school at Cordwalles Preparatory School in Pietermaritzburg and then Michaelhouse in the Balgowan valley. He graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology and Economics from the University of Cape Town in 2014.[2]
Career
[edit]Shandu made his feature film debut in the 2018 Netflix teen film The Kissing Booth as Randy, a role he would reprise in the film's 2020 and 2021 sequels. He then starred in the Xhosa film Good Madam directed by Jenna Cato Bass, which premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, and played Charlie Ngcobo in the kykNET series Skemerdans. In 2022, Shandu starred as Tsedza in the Showmax series Donkerbos and reunited with fellow Kissing Booth star Zandile Madliwa in the film 1960.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Shandu married Nokulunga "Lunga" in a small ceremony December 2020.[4] He lives in Cape Town.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Kissing Booth | Randy | Netflix film |
| 2019 | Stand Off | Larry Matthews | Short film |
| 2020 | Intergalactic Ice Cream | Mak | Short film |
| The Kissing Booth 2 | Randy | Netflix film | |
| 2021 | The Kissing Booth 3 | Netflix film | |
| Good Madam (Xhosa: Mlungu Wam) | Stuart | ||
| 2022 | 1960 | ||
| Snake Chief | Bheki | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Deadly Leaks 2 | Dikembe | Television film |
| 2021 | Skemerdans | Charlie Ngcobo | 12 episodes |
| Troukoors | John | 1 episode | |
| 2022–present | Donkerbos | Tsedza | 6 episodes |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Promise | Son Lukas | Homecoming Centre, Cape Town / Market Theatre, Johannesburg[5] |
References
[edit]- ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (30 November 2022). "'You just haven't seen anything like this' — Sanda Shandu on Showmax's murder mystery 'Donkerbos'". Times Live. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Top 11 Finalist – Sanda Shandu". Presenter Search on 3. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Bambalele, Patience (3 August 2022). "1960 arrives late to scoop Best SA Feature Film". The Sowetan. Retrieved 21 October 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ Mphande, Joy (22 August 2021). "SNAPS - Actor Sanda Shandu and wife Lunga share snaps from their white wedding". Times Live. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ McKay, Bronwyn (10 May 2023). "Star-studded team brings the world premiere of Damon Galgut's The Promise to the local stage". News24. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Sanda Shandu at IMDb
Category:Alumni of Michaelhouse
Category:People from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal